The Automate Innovation Awards
May 12–15, 2025 | Detroit, Michigan, USA
The 2025 Automate Innovation Awards shines a light on today’s latest innovations and breakthroughs in industrial automation. Now accepting submissions!

ABOUT THE COMPETITION
The Automate Innovation Awards Competition is an unparalleled opportunity for Automate 2025 exhibitors to showcase cutting-edge solutions to a global audience. To be eligible, you must submit an automation product or solution introduced to the market between May 1, 2024, and before May 1, 2025.
Our panel of judges will be looking for entries that showcase technological innovation and uniqueness in the field of industrial automation. Your entry must also demonstrate a clear and measurable impact regarding increased efficiencies, reduced costs, improved quality, or enhanced safety.
We will select up to five finalists and announce the final winner during the competition at Automate. The winner will receive an Automate Innovation Award and recognition on our website.

WE ARE ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
Automate 2025 exhibitors must submit a product by March 25, 2025, using the Automate Show Exhibitor Sponsorship Kit. Entries require a submission fee, comprehensive product descriptions, supporting materials and, if possible, demonstrative videos or prototypes.
Looking for the Exhibitor Sponsorship Kit? Email [email protected] to receive your copy today!
Questions about the competition? Email A3 Director of Membership, Amy Zmikly.

COMPETITION DETAILS
Monday, May 12 | 4 – 5 PM
The Automate Show Theater
Free for all Automate registrants
Five exceptional finalists will take center stage, unveiling groundbreaking automation innovations to Automate attendees. A distinguished panel of five renowned judges will deliberate live, selecting the most innovative Automate exhibitor to claim this prestigious recognition.