The Edison Awards
We honor the trailblazers creating breakthrough products that transform how people live, work, and play. These aren’t just innovations—they’re the solutions defining our future.
2027 Edison Award Nominations
Open September 1st
Congratulations to the 2026 award winners! Get to know the newest technologies, services, and consumer breakthroughs including health and medical biotech, materials science, green energy transition, AI-driven advancements, and more.
THE 2026 Edison Awards—April 15-16 | Fort Myers, FL
Innovators from diverse industries and backgrounds gathered this month to recognize groundbreaking market solutions, exchange insights, and connect with a global community committed to turning ambition into real-world impact.
THE edison Achievement Award Honorees
The Edison Achievement Award, recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to innovation and human-centered design throughout their career and the positive impact, value, and influence they’ve had on existing and emerging markets.
Rihanna is a powerhouse entrepreneur who has reshaped beauty and fashion through her innovative, inclusive brands. Her ventures set new standards for diversity and helped build a multi-billion-dollar business empire. A multi-Grammy-winning artist, she has turned her music success into a platform for global brand leadership.
A transformative leader, Adam Silver has redefined the NBA through innovation, global expansion, and a steadfast commitment to social responsibility. Under his leadership, the league has embraced technology, championed player empowerment, and set new standards for sports as a force for positive change.
2026 Edison Achievement Award™ Honoree
Artist, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist
Rihanna is a globally influential entrepreneur and businesswoman, known for transforming the beauty and fashion industries with her inclusive, boundary-pushing brands. As the founder of Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Savage X Fenty, she has built an empire centered on innovation, access, and representation. A celebrated musician with multiple Grammys, she has leveraged her artistic success into powerhouse global brands and philanthropy that redefine what modern celebrity entrepreneurship can look like.
2026 Edison Achievement Award™ Honoree
Commissioner, National Basketball Association (NBA)
A transformative leader, Adam Silver has redefined the NBA through innovation, global expansion, and a steadfast commitment to social responsibility. Under his leadership, the league has embraced technology, championed player empowerment, and set new standards for sports as a force for positive change.
The Edison Awards honors market-ready innovations and the global community of innovators driving them forward. Inspired by the ingenuity of Thomas Edison, we champion a culture of creativity, collaboration, and impact, ensuring that today’s solutions ignite tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Our annual celebration kicks off on Wednesday, April 15th and extends through Thursday, April 16th in Fort Myers, Florida. Join us at this captivating event celebrating extraordinary new innovations.
Award Highlights
Innovators from diverse industries and backgrounds gather in one place to recognize groundbreaking market solutions, exchange insights, and connect with a global community committed to turning ambition into real-world impact.
Why Companies Choose Edison
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“Winning a Gold Edison Award is an incredible honor and a proud moment for our team at Cleo…This award is a powerful validation of the years of innovation, engineering, and perseverance that went into making the Dronut a reality. We’re thrilled to be recognized among the world’s most forward-thinking companies.”
Founder & CEO, Cleo Robotics
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Submit your innovation through our streamlined process and launch your journey toward global recognition.
Join us in April to honor bold ideas, then continue leveraging the excitement of your win to spotlight your innovation and rise above the competition.
For nearly four decades, the Edison Awards has set the global benchmark for market-ready solutions that redefine industries and shape the future.
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