The Think Global Awards Enters Exciting New Era
The Think Global Awards has entered a new chapter with the launch of its redesigned website and refreshed concept. The awards were established in 2018 and have recognized outstanding individuals and organizations, including Greenpeace, Vodafone, Netflix, and Lonely Planet. It is now evolving into an exclusive honors program, focusing on spotlighting three exceptional honorees each year.
The updated website reflects this transformation. It offers audiences a refined view of the award categories, selection process, and history. The platform also sets the stage for the first honoree announcements under the new format, which will take place in March 2026.
A Refined Recognition Model
For seven years, the Think Global Awards operated as an open-entry program with multiple categories and a global panel of judges. Following a year of strategic review, the program has been reimagined as a curated recognition platform.
Instead of a traditional application process, honorees are now selected annually by an internal committee that evaluates global achievements from the preceding 12 months. This approach allows the awards to remain timely and aligned with Think Global Awards’ mission of highlighting excellence that shapes the future of a connected world.
Simon Hodgkins, Founder of the Think Global Awards, comments: “The Think Global Awards has always been about recognizing progress that matters. By moving to a curated honors model, we are protecting the integrity of the awards and ensuring that recognition is focused on the most impactful contributions each year. This evolution builds on the strong foundation of the past while preparing Think Global Awards for the future.”
Categories That Reflect Today’s Global Priorities
The program now centers on three categories designed to reflect the key areas where progress is shaping global industries and communities:
AI Impact Award - This category honors individuals or organizations using artificial intelligence to deliver meaningful, positive change.
Leadership Award - This category recognizes global business pioneers who redefine markets and drive sustainable growth.
Language Award - This category celebrates innovation in localization, translation, and global communication that enables connection and cultural understanding.
These categories highlight cross-industry innovation and the role of language as a driver of global business and cultural exchange.
Transparent and Focused Process
At the end of each calendar year, the internal committee will begin reviewing achievements and signals from the prior 12 months to identify the new honorees. There are no applications or entry fees. Instead, the process is designed to ensure that recognition is based on accomplishments. The first honorees under this new format will be announced in March 2026. Their stories will be showcased on the Think Global Awards website, providing inspiration and practical insights into how innovation, leadership, and language are transforming industries worldwide.
Building on a Strong Legacy
The Think Global Awards has consistently been a platform to highlight achievements that resonate internationally. By transitioning to a streamlined and exclusive honors model, Think Global Awards strengthens its reputation as a respected source of recognition in global business, technology, and communication.
The redesigned website also reinforces this commitment, serving as both an information hub and a growing archive of honorees who define what it means to think global. Visitors can explore the history of the awards, learn about the categories, and follow updates as the 2026 honoree announcements approach.
What is Next?
The relaunch of the Think Global Awards marks the beginning of a new phase, ensuring the program remains relevant, prestigious, and aligned with today’s most pressing global conversations.
As Simon Hodgkins concluded, “We are recognizing achievement and also signaling the areas of progress that will define the future. The Think Global Awards is positioned as a benchmark for excellence in a global context.”
To learn more about the Think Global Awards and its new format, visit www.thinkglobalawards.com.