The 2024 GInI GDI Awards Program
We're thrilled to introduce you to the Global Distinguished Innovator Awards – the GDI Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate the transformative power of innovation and honor those who are making a real-world impact.
We believe in recognizing the trailblazers, the organizations, and groups that have achieved remarkable results in bringing new innovations to life or promoting the profession of Innovation. Their efforts have led to profound impacts on industries, markets, and communities worldwide.
Applications close on October 31, 2023. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your innovative prowess. For more information, Email us at gdi@gini.org.
The Awards:
We honor individuals, organizations, and groups who have achieved outstanding results in bringing new innovations to life or promoting the profession of Innovation.
Their contributions have led to significant positive impacts on industries, markets, and communities they serve..
Distinguished Innovator
This award is designed to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to innovation in the past two years; it recognize those who have demonstrated exceptional creativity and forward-thinking in their respective fields. Each year, multiple Individual Awards are bestowed upon deserving recipients.
Distinguished Private Sector Organization
This award recognizes one private sector organization that has consistently launched impactful innovations. Eligible organizations must have introduced at least three innovations over the past five years and should demonstrate a systematic approach to innovation. The innovations should also have a measurable positive impact beyond the organization itself.
Distinguished Public Sector Organization
This award recognizes one public sector organization that has consistently launched impactful innovations. Eligible organizations must have introduced at least three innovations over the past five years and should demonstrate a systematic approach to innovation. The innovations should also have a measurable positive impact beyond the organization itself.
Distinguished Innovation by Private Sector
This is a recognition that celebrates innovations from the past five years. These are innovations that have made a substantial and meaningful impact on society or various industries. This award is open to any innovation that has been introduced by the private sector, irrespective of the individuals or organizations associated with it.
Distinguished Innovation by Public Sector
This is a recognition that celebrates innovations from the past five years. These are innovations that have made a substantial and meaningful impact on society or various industries. This award is open to any innovation that has been introduced by the public sector, irrespective of the individuals or organizations associated with it.
Distinguished Innovation Enabler
This award recognizes any entity that has contributed to the success of its served parties. This includes Innovation Labs, Business Incubators, Accelerator Programs, Innovation Training Programs, or Innovation Educational Programs. The award is open to any Innovation Enabler established by its owning organization or legally registered as a separate business entity.
Distinguished GInI Chapter
This award recognizes any active GInI chapter worldwide that is making a positive impact in the region aligned with GInI's mission. To qualify, a chapter needs to be officially organized under GInI, registered, and currently active with a team of GInI Council Members. All GInI chapters, regardless of specific attributes, are eligible.
Distinguished Chief Innovation Officer
The Distinguished Chief Innovation Officer Award celebrates outstanding leaders who have driven remarkable innovation within their organizations. Open to individuals worldwide, regardless of other attributes, this honor recognizes those who have excelled in roles such as Chief Innovation, Chief Strategy, Chief Technology, or Chief R&D Officer over the past year
GInI is the world’s leading professional certification, business accreditation, and membership association in the field of innovation.
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Business Accreditations
CInOrg® - Certified Innovative Organization
CGInO® - Certified Government Innovation Organization
CInGV® - Certified Innovative Growth Venture
AInL® - Accredited Innovation Lab
ABI® - Accredited Business Incubator
AAP® - Accredited Accelerator Program
AInTP® - Accredited Innovation Training Program
AInEP® - Accredited Innovation Education Program
InE® - Innovation Endorsement