Austin AI Alliance Awards Nomination Form

We are excited to highlight the best of Austin’s AI community at our annual State of AI in Austin event on January 27, 2026 from 3:30 – 6pm at the Austin Central Library! Get Tickets Here.

Please use this form to nominate an organization that is making an impact in AI to any of the 5 award categories or a person who is leading positive change for AI in Austin overall. Nominations will be reviewed by a committee and public voting will be incorporated so please provide information that can be shared publicly affirming and celebrating the impact by anyone nominated.

Winners will be announced at the State of AI in Austin event. For details, questions, or clarifications contact us at info@austin-ai.org.

Section 1: Nominee Information

Select 1 (one only) - either Innovative Organization or Personal Leadership

Innovative Organizations Impacting the State of AI in Austin Select Nomination Category(ies) for the Organization being nominated.Select all that apply as each category will have a winner (Multi-select)Advance – For research, tools, or models advancing AI capabilitiesAccelerate – For applied use of AI that’s delivering real-world resultsAugment – For efforts upskilling the workforce or improving AI literacyAchieve – For AI projects with positive societal/community impactArticulate – For work advancing ethical, inclusive, or responsible AI policies

Personal Leadership of AI Overall in Austin Select This Nomination Category for an individual impacting the State of AI in Austin.One winner will be selected.Individual – Improving the State of AI in Austin

Nominee - Affiliated Company / Institution

Nominee - Name

Are You Self Nominating:YesNo

Nominee - Primary Contact Name

Nominee - Individual and/or Company Social Handles

Nominee - Company Website

Nominee - Email Address

Section 2: Nominator Information

Nominator - Name *

Nominator - Email Address

Nominator - Role / Title

Nominator - Company / Organization

Section 3: Nomination Summary

Please describe the nominated project, person, or organization

What was achieved?

Why does it matter?

What was the measurable or observed impact?

Why is this work a standout example in the selected category?

Section 4: Supporting Materials

Supporting Materials - WebsiteYou may attach or link to: - Press or media coverage - Project demos or videos - Internal metrics or results (if shareable) - Product pages or GitHub links - Testimonials or endorsements

Supporting Materials - Upload file(s)You may attach or link to: - Press or media coverage - Project demos or videos - Internal metrics or results (if shareable) - Product pages or GitHub links - Testimonials or endorsements

Section 5: Agreement & Submission

ConsentYou are authorized to nominate this person or organization.The information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge.Material may be shared in publications affiliated with the Austin AI Alliance.Any submitted content may be lightly edited for clarity and consistency if selected.