An independent, no-entry-fee program distinguished by nominees from Fortune 500 organizations across 11+ countries, rigorous evaluation by a panel of 1,300+ verified industry experts, and a strict merit-only philosophy.
The Claro® Awards, the independent, no-entry-fee recognition platform dedicated to Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Technology is now in its third consecutive year, having rapidly established itself as one of the most rigorous and widely respected technology awards programs in the world.
Over three award cycles, the Claro® Awards has attracted thousands of nominations from engineers, researchers, architects, executives, founders, and enterprise innovators working across healthcare, cloud computing, financial services, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Nominees have represented some of the world’s most respected institutions including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, JPMorgan Chase, Blackrock, Walmart, Mastercard, IBM, Accenture, Deloitte, McKesson, Roche, Oracle, Morgan Stanley, New York Life, Verizon, Target, CVS Health, Visa, UnitedHealth Group, Samsung, SC Johnson, and Salesforce, and participation continues to grow.
The Claro® Awards recently announced the winners of its 2026 Claro Awards for AI Excellence. A total of 43 professionals from across the globe have been honored, representing some of the world’s most respected organizations and demonstrating outstanding contributions to the field of AI. The announcement marks another milestone for a program that has grown steadily since its founding, earning recognition as one of the most rigorous and credible technology awards platforms in the world.
2026 AI Excellence Award Winners
This year’s honorees were selected through an extensive evaluation process involving more than 300 independent judges, with each nominee assessed by as many as 67 judges. Recognized across three tiers of excellence, the 2026 winners represent a cross-section of industries, united by their demonstrated impact on the field of AI.
Platinum Award (Score 9.0 and above)
The Platinum tier, received by only 6% of all winners in last three years, recognizes professionals whose work represents the highest standard of innovation and impact. This year’s Platinum recipients are Gopi Krishna Pamula, Muhammad Amir Quraishi, Vinuraj Devaraj, and Anil Kumar Batchu.
Gold Award (Score 8.0 to 8.99)
Eighteen professionals have been recognized with the Gold Award for exceptional contributions to artificial intelligence. The Gold recipients are Shashikant Ayyala, Sowmya Yattapu, Swetha Sree Kommuri, Dipta Rakshit, Sunil Sharma, Krishna Mohan Raju Yenugudati, Hemang Upadhyay, Hareendra Sura, Hemish Prakashchandra Kapadia, Janani Annur Thiruvengadam, Sujan Biswas, Dr. Akhil J Madhu, Pranidhi Prabhat, Santosh Kumar Kotakonda, Deepak Tatti Gopal, Snehal Mehta, Satyadhar Joshi, and Sandeep Katiyar.
Silver Award (Score 7.0 to 7.99)
Twenty-one professionals have earned the Silver Award in recognition of their meaningful contributions to AI excellence. The Silver recipients are Pramod Kumar Salla, Shravan Kumar Reddy Padur, Sai Krishna Anche, Venkata Krishna Bharadwaj Parasaram, Aditya Patel, Vishwa Lakhnakiya, Subba Rao Gaddale, Jigar Mahendrabhai Solanki, Harsh Patel, Yesha Patel, Venkaiah Chirumavilla, Ranjith Kumar Vanaparthi, Sunnykumar Kamani, Vamshi Krishna Pamula, Venkateshwarlu Rupani, Ravi Teja Reddy Mandala, Jalene Jacob, Hetvi Shah, Dhruvit kumar Patel, Jeevan Reddy Geereddy, and Sunil Karthik Kota.
A New Standard for Professional Recognition
Unlike many commercial awards programs built on sponsorship-driven visibility or mandatory entry fees, the Claro® Awards operates on a fundamentally different philosophy that requires no entry fee for nominations or judging, a deliberate choice that prioritizes merit over ability to pay.
A Truly Global Program
The program’s reach now spans more than 11 countries, with nominations and judges drawn from the United States, Canada, England, Japan, Italy, Türkiye, Finland, South Africa, Mozambique, the Philippines, and India. This international footprint reflects the Claro® Awards’ ambition to benchmark excellence across markets, sectors, and disciplines rather than within any single region.
Trusted by the World’s Top Technology Leaders
The program’s credibility comes from its independent judging ecosystem, a network of more than 1,300 verified industry experts built across its award cycles, with 300+ judges evaluating submissions in the most recent cycle alone. Each judge having at least 5 years of deep technical expertise in technology, AI, or data analytics; at least one year of verified experience evaluating innovation as an awards judge, hackathon evaluator, technical peer reviewer, or equivalent; a documented record of professional achievement and recognized impact; analytical capability, and subject-matter authority for fair, rigorous assessment. Credentials are independently verified, and only a small, distinguished subset of applicants are invited to join the panel. The result is a peer-review network of Vice Presidents, Directors, Heads of Department, and Founders from leading organizations whose work help define industry standards. Winners and finalists receive coverage in international industry publications and specialized press outlets, further extending the program’s global credibility and influence.
How Submissions Are Judged
Every submission is assessed against four equally weighted parameters on a 10-point scale:
- Innovation: Breakthrough contributions to the field.
- Methodology: Technical rigor and engineering excellence.
- Execution: Implementation quality, scalability, and feasibility.
- Results: Quantifiable outcomes and real-world impact.
Nominations Now Open for Tech Excellence
As nominations open for the newest award cycle in technology category, organizers expect continued international growth and expanded participation from both enterprise organizations and independent innovators. There is no entry fee but only work that meets the standard.
For professionals who have spent years building systems that genuinely move industries, and who want that work acknowledged by peers who understand its value, the Claro® Awards exists precisely for them.
Submit nominations at: https://claroawards.com/nomination
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