The 2026 ISE Network Innovators' Awards

The ISE Network Innovators’ Awards recognize standout telecom infrastructure and network innovations that solve real-world challenges for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) and end users in a cost-effective, practical way.

Honorees will be announced at ISE EXPO, August 18-20 in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Why Enter

Here are just a few of the benefits of participating:

Be recognized. Honorees are acknowledged as industry leaders, with coverage in ISE Magazine and on isemag.com—putting your innovation in front of a highly targeted audience of telecom professionals.

Build credibility. An ISE Network Innovators’ Award provides third-party validation of your product, technology, application, or research, reinforcing trust with both existing and prospective customers.

Strengthen your sales story. Award recognition gives your sales team an independent proof point, helping reduce buyer risk and differentiate your solution in competitive evaluations.

Stand apart. Honorees signal to the market that their work offers something genuinely distinctive and worthy of industry attention.

Amplify your PR. We provide a press release template so you can promote your honoree status across your marketing channels and maximize visibility.

Showcase your recognition. Honorees receive the ISE Network Innovators’ Award trophy for booth displays and company lobbies. You’ll also receive official logo assets for use on your website and marketing materials to reinforce your achievement year-round.

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