Companies and teams of all sizes can enter The AI Journal Global Excellence Awards. However, there are rules to entry. Please make sure you read the rules of entry available above to make sure your business and team is eligible and you follow the guidelines. We would hate for you to spend time doing an entry that can’t be accepted because of the guidelines. 

1) EFFECTIVENESS (25%) 

Description: Assess how effectively the campaign, team, or individual achieved the desired impact. Consider measurable outcomes that demonstrate success, such as increased revenue, enhanced employee well-being, improved client satisfaction, or expanded reach and impressions. 

Examples: 

Revenue Growth: A marketing AI campaign that led to a 30% increase in sales within three months. 

Employee Well-being and Retention: An HR tech solution that reduced employee turnover by 15% by providing personalized mental health resources. 

Client Satisfaction: A customer service AI chatbot that improved client satisfaction scores by 20% through faster response times and personalized interactions. 

Reach and Impressions: A social media AI tool that increased a brand’s online engagement by 50%, with significant growth in follower count and post impressions. 

2) APPROACH AND STRATEGY (25%)

Description: Evaluate the thoroughness and thoughtfulness of the approach taken to achieve the objectives. Consider how well-defined the goals were, the strategies implemented, and the clarity of the initiative’s purpose. This criterion looks at the planning and execution phases, as well as the initiative’s overarching strategy. 

Examples: 

Goal Identification: A company that set clear KPIs for their AI-driven marketing campaign, including target audience demographics, engagement metrics, and conversion rates. 

Strategic Execution: An individual who led a digital transformation initiative, clearly outlining steps to integrate AI tools into existing workflows to streamline operations and achieve a 25% efficiency boost. 

Initiative Clarity: A team that launched a sustainability project using AI to reduce energy consumption, with a clearly articulated goal of achieving a 10% reduction in carbon footprint within a year. 

3) CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION (25%) 

Description: Consider the originality and creativity of the entry. Evaluate how innovative the idea was and how the company, team, or individual showcased a transformative or novel approach. This criterion examines the uniqueness of the solution and its potential to set new industry standards or challenge conventional methods. 

Examples: 

Originality: A startup that developed a groundbreaking AI algorithm to predict consumer trends before they emerge, using an innovative mix of machine learning and social listening tools. 

Transformational Impact: A healthcare company that implemented AI for real-time patient monitoring, revolutionizing care delivery and reducing emergency room visits by 20%. 

New Approach: A team that used AI to create a dynamic pricing model for e-commerce, allowing prices to adjust in real-time based on demand, inventory levels, and competitor pricing, significantly boosting profit margins. 

4) TANGIBLE RESULTS (25%) 

Description: Focus on the concrete outcomes of the campaign or initiative. Analyze how well the execution translated into measurable success, such as improvements in business operations, client or team satisfaction, employee engagement, and return on investment (ROI). This criterion emphasizes the tangible benefits achieved. 

Examples: 

Business Improvement: A logistics company that used AI to optimize delivery routes, reducing fuel consumption by 15% and cutting delivery times by 20%. 

Client or Team Satisfaction: An AI-powered customer feedback system that helped a business achieve a 25% increase in repeat customers by identifying and addressing pain points more effectively. 

Employee Engagement: A company that introduced an AI-driven learning platform, leading to a 30% increase in employee participation in training programs and a significant improvement in job satisfaction scores. 

ROI: An AI-driven marketing automation platform that delivered a 4x return on investment by increasing lead conversion rates and reducing customer acquisition costs. 

Innovation and Originality: Describe the innovative AI technology or solution your company has developed. What makes it unique compared to existing technologies in the market? [Provide an attachment (if any)] 

Impact and Implementation: How has your AI solution been implemented in the real world? Provide examples of the impact it has had on businesses, industries, or society at large. 

Collaboration and Partnerships (if any): Describe any collaborations or partnerships that were instrumental in the development and success of your AI solution. How have these partnerships contributed to the impact of your technology? 

Customer and User Feedback (if any): Provide testimonials or case studies from customers or users who have benefited from your AI solution. How has your technology transformed their operations or experiences? 

Ethical AI and Responsibility: What measures have you taken to ensure that your AI technology is ethically designed and responsibly deployed? How do you address potential biases and ensure transparency? 

You have until the end of January to enter. From here the entries will be sent to the judges in February. They will be reviewed for a period of two months. When we have all scores back we will announce the companies and teams shortlisted. If you are shortlisted, you’ll be invited to join us on the evening. Judges are all under signed NDA’s so none of your businesses (or clients if PR agency for example) sensitive information is revealed. 

January 30th is when you can enter until for all available categories. Judging will take place through February and mid March. Shortlist will be announced by 3rd week of March. The Awards ceremony is in April.

Yes, you can still enter. However, the judge representing your company will not be able to review entries for the categories you enter. 

Yes! If you experience any problems entering the Awards online, you can submit your entry via email. Please send an email with the subject line ‘Award Entry’ to tom.allen@aijourn.com where a member of the team will assist you.