2026 Award Applications
Award Applications
To apply for an award, fill out this form to tell us about your innovation. Your entry should include technical details without disclosure of proprietary information. It is imperative that judges understand the nature of the technology, the originality, complexity and difficulty of the innovative advance, and its impact or benefits.
The objectives achieved by the technical innovation (product, process, or service) should be clearly and thoroughly described. Clarity is key.
Nominations
To nominate a business, organization, or individual, fill out this contact form and we will reach out to them about submitting their application.
Application deadline is May 31, 2026.
Judging Criteria
InnoVision Technology Awards are restricted to innovative and technical advances conducted in South Carolina over the past 18 months. Select only one Category per entry and submit a separate form for each entry. The application should provide specific details that explain why your entry should be recognized within the chosen category.
Award entries will be evaluated in four distinct areas:
Description
Describe the application, product or service.
Define what the objectives were for this application, product, process or service.
Clarity of the descriptions is key.
Innovation
Explain how the product, process, or service is new, unique, or original.
Explain how the application applied existing technology in a different, innovative way.
Complexity/Difficulty
The difficulty and complexity of the nominee’s use and advance of technology.
Be sure to include:
- the type of technology used
- the difficulty faced in implementing objectives, and any extraordinary circumstances encountered and overcome in reaching the innovative technical solution
Impact
Please describe in detail, the tangible and measurable benefits attained from the product, process, or service developed.
Describe the breadth and significance of benefits.
When possible, include information on the community or consumer impact (local, regional, national, or global), expected economic impact, and its longevity (short-term; long-term).
FAQs:
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How are winners decided?
The InnoVision Awards are judged by third-party, out-of-state professionals in various fields of technology. They evaluate each application on the basis of novelty and impact and forward their selections and scores to our Board.
Please note that InnoVision Awards Judges are not South Carolina residents. Be sure to include any local community details that may provide perspective and help external judges to appreciate local impact.
Need more assistance?
If you need assistance in completing the application or have any questions, please email us at award_nominations@innovisionawards.org.
Application deadline is May 31, 2026.