The 2025 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 December 31st, 2025. 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

Honors those shaping innovation, spotlighting exceptional creativity and forward-thinking across various fields. Multiple awards are granted annually.

Distinguished Chief Innovation Officer

Honors and recognizes exceptional leaders in driving innovation within their organizations. This award celebrates those who have led outstanding innovation achievements in the past year.

Distinguished GInI Ambassador

This award is designed to honor individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to promoting GInI’s mission over the past year.

Distinguished Innovation by Private Sector

Celebrates private sector innovations from the past five years that significantly impacted society or industries.

Distinguished Innovation by Public Sector

Acknowledges public sector innovations making substantial impacts in society or industries.

Distinguished Private Sector Organization

Recognizes organizations launching impactful innovations, requiring at least three significant innovations in five years, showcasing measurable positive impacts. Open to nominations.