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Award Categories
Emerging Technology Award
Awarded to the leader of an early-stage company with at least $20M in funding or $200M in revenue. Key criteria are delivering radically new and unique products or services that provide great value to their customers.
Public Sector Award
Gain valuable insights on topics relevant to the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business.
Enterprise Award
Awarded to the leader of an early-stage company with at least $20M in funding or $200M in revenue. Key criteria are delivering radically new and unique products or services that provide great value to their customers.
Community Impact Award
Awarded to senior executives, typically non-profit officers, who have positively impacted their communities in ways that inspire integrity. Key criteria include significant outreach efforts focusing on ethical leadership, honesty, and sustainable impact.
Selection Criteria
- Seek new innovative solutions creating a far more stimulating environment for change than during economically stable times.
- Develop, communicate, and execute a strategic vision for the business that centers around technology as a critical advantage.
- Leverage modernised, cutting edge technologies or proven technologies in an innovative or disruptive manner.
- Maintain a track record of recognizing and successfully capitalizing on opportunities to utilize digital solutions/technologies.
- Focus on delivering a differentiated, exceptional customer experience throughout the customer’s journey.
- In addition, the selected executive should be receptive to receiving the award and able to attend the award dinner on September 26, 2024.
Event Recap: 2024 Executive Leadership Awards
On Thursday, September 26, 2024, the Innovate@UCLA Executive Leadership Awards Dinner brought together over 160 attendees at the UCLA Luskin Ballroom for an evening dedicated to celebrating innovation and leadership. Leaders from industries such as space exploration and entertainment took the stage to discuss the transformative power of artificial intelligence, aligning with the event’s theme, “Innovation and AI: From Stars on the Silver Screen to Stars in the Sky.” In addition to honoring exemplary leadership, the evening provided a platform for leaders to explore AI’s impact and offered valuable networking opportunities to foster connections that will shape the future of technology.
Why Attend
Meaningful connections and networking with IT Executive peers
Hear inspiring stories from awardees and gain insights from industry thought leaders
Beautiful atmosphere for engaging discussions over dinner and drinks
For current sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sponsorship Vice-Chair Greg Geary, Innovate Program Manager Snezana Sibalic. View the Sponsorship Prospectus for more information.
See the full list of past Executive Leadership Award winners