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Thinkers360 Announces Opening of 2026 Thought Leadership Awards: Recognizing Top Individuals, Tech Brands, and Consultancies with Free and Paid Entry Options
DALLAS, TX — December 12, 2025 — Thinkers360, the world’s premier B2B thought leader, analyst and influencer community, today officially announced the opening of the submission window for the prestigious Thinkers360 2026 Thought Leadership Awards. This highly anticipated annual awards program is designed to celebrate the most influential and accomplished thought leaders—including individuals, major tech brands, and consulting firms—who are shaping global business conversations.
The 2026 awards aim to elevate voices that demonstrate exceptional expertise and drive industry progress through high-quality, insightful content and meaningful engagement. Entries are being accepted across four core categories that capture the breadth of contemporary influence: Personal Excellence, Organizational Excellence, Content Excellence, and Technology Excellence.
Targeting Brands and Individuals with Free & Paid Entry Tiers
The program is uniquely structured to recognize excellence at every level, offering categories for both individuals and organizations (brands/companies). The Organizational Excellence and Technology Excellence categories are specifically designed to honor top tech brands, consulting firms, and services companies making a measurable impact in the B2B landscape, including awards like Consulting Firm of the Year, Analyst Firm of the Year, and Best Use of AI/Emerging Technology.
To ensure accessibility, the Thinkers360 2026 Awards feature a comprehensive mix of both free and paid entry categories.
- Free Entries: Many categories, such as Thought Leader of the Year, Article of the Year, and Startup of the Year, remain free for all eligible thought leaders and organizations to submit.
- Paid Entries: Paid categories offer enhanced marketing and promotion for finalists and winners, covering the administrative costs and ensuring a rigorous, fair evaluation process by a panel of Thinkers360 Ambassadors.
Paid entry pricing for individuals begins at an Early Bird rate of $150 (before January 15, 2026), while Organizational, Content, and Technology categories start at $300 (before January 15, 2026). The final submission deadline is February 28, 2026.
“Thought leadership is the currency of influence in the digital age, and the 2026 awards will honor those who are truly driving progress,” said Yesenia Sembergman, Head of Community Recognition & Development, Thinkers360. “By including both free and paid submission options, and by recognizing both the individual excellence of thought leaders and the organizational excellence of tech brands and consultancies, we ensure the most comprehensive and merit-based recognition in the industry.”
Key Dates for the 2026 Thought Leadership Awards
The judging process involves two tiers: public voting by the community, followed by a final, in-depth evaluation by the exclusive panel of Thinkers360 Ambassadors.
- Submissions Open: December 2025 – February 28, 2026
- Public Voting & Final Judging: Spring 2026 (March – May)
- Finalist Notification: Summer 2026 (June – July)
- Winners Announced & Awards Ceremony: Fall 2026 (September – November)
Organizations and individuals are encouraged to leverage this opportunity to gain global recognition for their industry excellence. Submissions for the 2026 thought leadership awards can be made directly via the Thinkers360 website.
About Thinkers360
Thinkers360 is the world’s first open platform for thought leaders and influencers, providing a comprehensive ecosystem to showcase, connect, and engage with the world’s leading business professionals. Thinkers360’s mission is to amplify genuine influence and help organizations identify and work with top-ranked industry experts in business and technology.
Media Contact: Thinkers360 Media Relations info@thinkers360.com
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