The Noble Technology Awards is a prestigious global technology awards program that honors exceptional leadership, innovation, and excellence in the tech industry. It recognizes distinguished individuals, teams, and organizations who are at the forefront of technological advancement, setting new benchmarks in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, sustainable technologies, and digital infrastructure.
This international awards platform celebrates those who demonstrate visionary leadership, strategic innovation, and transformative impact in technology. From emerging startups to established tech enterprises, the Noble Technology Awards highlights those who drive progress, shape the future, and contribute meaningfully to global technological evolution.
Tomorrow's breakthroughs begin with today's boldest minds. The 2026 Noble Technology Awards celebrates those who are Leading the Future of Technology—the individuals and organizations pioneering the next era of digital advancement. From visionary executives and groundbreaking engineers to transformative startups, we honor those who drive change, ignite innovation, and shape the global tech landscape through exceptional leadership.
Whether you're setting new benchmarks in AI, cybersecurity, sustainable tech, or digital infrastructure, this is your moment to shine on a global stage. Submit your entry today and let your leadership inspire the future.
The Noble Technology Awards features a diverse range of categories that honor excellence across all areas of technology — from visionary leadership and technical expertise to transformative innovation, digital solutions, and future-focused advancements. These categories are designed to honor individuals, teams, and organizations driving meaningful progress in technology.
The Noble Technology Awards assembles an international panel of senior executives, engineers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and digital transformation experts. These jurors are handpicked for their proven expertise and are committed to a transparent, merit-based evaluation process that upholds the highest standards in global tech recognition.
United States
Aqsa Fulara
Product Manager , Google
Aqsa is an accomplished and seasoned product manager with 6+ years of experience, working on innovative products in business intelligence, leveraging artificial intelligence. She is passionate about solving customer and user problems through creative problem solving, human centered design and cutting edge technology. She has contributed to significant growth in AI products, and led new product development in business intelligence. She holds masters degree in engineering management; computer science undergrad, and several Cloud, Product management professionals and entrepreneurship certifications. She is also passionate about mentoring startups and community building for AI products.
United States
Andrii Nikulin
Founder/ Lead engineer and Engineering Consultant, SMART-MECHTECH and Le&Co
Andrii Nikulin is the founder and lead engineer of SMART-MECHTECH LLC, a U.S.-based firm providing automation and AI-driven technologies to manufacturers nationwide. His company specializes in engineering audits, modernizing mechanical systems, and integrating smart technologies to improve efficiency and cut costs. Previously, Andrii was Chief Mechanical Engineer at LE&CO Sausage Factory in the Czech Republic, where he automated a major production complex with robotics, quality control, and predictive maintenance—boosting capacity, reducing costs, and enabling EU expansion. With over 11 years of experience, he has led cross-functional teams and projects across multiple countries with consistent success. A Senior Member of IEEE and Member of IET (UK), he also serves as an awards juror and publishes research on intelligent control systems, hybrid AI models, and industrial energy optimization.
Brazil
Vilmar Fernandes
Global UX/UI, Samsung
Vilmar Fernandes is a Global UX/UI Product professional at Samsung, bringing over 17 years of experience in the digital industry. Vilmar Fernandes specializes in UX/UI, Product, Interface Design, Interactive Design, and Experience Design, bringing over 17 years of expertise in the digital industry. Over the years, he has collaborated with global brands such as Google, Motorola, Lenovo, LG, Coca-Cola, Bradesco, Natura, Danone Activia, Vivo, Nokia, Oi, MTV, Fox Sports, Claro, and many others. He has delivered projects across brand activations, integrated 360 campaigns, game design, art initiatives, and UI/UX solutions.
United States
Vasily Petrenko
CEO & Co-Founder, Another World VR Corporation
Vasily Petrenko is the CEO and co-founder of Another World VR Corp, a global leader in free-roam virtual reality experiences for location-based entertainment centers worldwide. With a background in Cytology and Genetics from Novosibirsk State University, Vasily transitioned early into tech and entertainment, co-founding ventures that combine science, innovation, and storytelling. His journey began in 2014 with Time Quest Lab, supporting escape rooms, theme parks, and interactive exhibitions. As CFO, he managed forecasting, marketing, and growth, and at Another World, he has led expansion, rebranding, and capital raising while redefining how users engage with technology in physical spaces. His expertise in strategy, investment, sales, and product–market fit, particularly within emerging tech sectors, gives him a sharp perspective for evaluating startups shaping the future.
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The Noble Technology Awards statuette stands as a symbol of excellence and a pinnacle of achievement. Its modern, polished design and distinctive features reflect the forward-thinking spirit of the awards, representing leadership across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.
Presented in Platinum, Gold, and Silver finishes, each statuette is expertly crafted with precision and purpose. It serves not only as a mark of recognition, but as a lasting recognition of innovation, progress, and world-class impact.
Discover success stories from innovators and leaders driving the future of technology. Through their experiences with the Noble Technology Awards, winners share unique perspectives on breakthrough innovation, visionary leadership, and the significance of global recognition across fields like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, digital transformation, and emerging technology.
Noble Technology Awards
is an IAA Competition
The International Awards Associate (IAA) is a group of industry innovators, creators, designers and communications professionals whose commitment is to move the industry forward through discovery and recognition of new and existing talent.
