IAEE Innovative Business Solution Award

The IAEE Innovative Business Solution Award recognizes achievement in the creation of new and innovative business solutions.

Eligibility and Rules

  • The nominee must be an active member of IAEE or currently employed by an IAEE member company in good standing.
  • This award may be bestowed upon an individual or a team depending upon how the nomination is submitted.
  • All nominations must include benchmark and/or statistical data over a 12- to 18-month period that clearly illustrates the results achieved by the product and/or service. Nominators are encouraged to provide as much information as possible in a case study format. Recommended metrics may include, but are not limited to:
    • Product/service overview
    • Clear presentation of objectives and fulfillment of those objectives
    • Impact on the industry, present and/or future
    • Clear presentation of what makes the product/service innovative
    • Growth potential
    • Effective use of social media
  • Self-nomination is permitted for this award. However, when the self-nomination is submitted for an individual (rather than the team or company), the nomination must include a letter from the individual’s supervisor or a top manager of the company confirming the supporting data is accurate. Nominations submitted without supporting documentation will not be eligible for consideration.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Creativity and innovation reflected in project, product or service.
  • Utility and/or value of the project, product or service to the industry.
  • How effectively the objective(s) its creators set out to address were met.
  • Nominee’s overall level of involvement in/contribution to IAEE.

The 2024 Call for Nominations is now open! Submit your nominations through the IAEE Member Dashboard.

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: 30 AUGUST 2024

Past recipients of the IAEE Innovative Business Solution Award

2023
Tony Rissley

2022
American Association of Orthodontists

2021
Visit Orlando

2020
Chuck Elias and the 42Chat Team

2019
The Deondo Company

2016
Feathr

2015
InGo, LLC

2014
Amandeep Sandhu

2013
Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) and Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA)

2008
Association of Equipment Manufacturers

2007
BDMetrics, Inc.

2006
Direct Energy Centre: Arlene Campbell, Laura Purdy

2004
WingateWeb: Tom Karren, Doug Baird, Ty Allen