The SuperNova Awards honor leaders that demonstrate excellence in the application and adoption of new and emerging technologies. This is the sixth year of the Constellation SuperNova Awards. Are you using IoT to create great, new customer experiences. Has the move to the cloud made your customer service more agile and the customer’s experience much better? If so, let us know. We want to hear your stories of using and developing:
- IoT
- IoT and creating awesome Customer Experiences
- IoT and creating awesome Customer Service (Field Service)
- IoT, the Customer Experience and its affects on Customer’s and Businesses Security/ Privacy
- Using IoT to deliver smarter Marketing
- Cloud
- Using the Marketing Cloud to Increase Conversion, Targeting, Relevancy…
- Using Customer Service Cloud to Service Customers Reactively, Proactively and Drive Marketing
- Using the Customer Experience Cloud To Drive Awesome Customer Experiences
- Using the Sales Cloud to Grow Win Ratios…
We will be recognizing nine individuals who demonstrate true leadership in digital business through their application of new and emerging technologies. We’re searching for leaders and teams who used disruptive technolgies to transform their organizations. Special recognition will be given to projects that seek to redefine how the enterprise uses technology on a large scale.
Are you really on the leading, bleeding edge? Then we are looking for you! If you are not on the edge, you are taking up too much room! We’re searching for the boldest, most transformative technology projects out there. If you or someone you know has what it takes to compete in the SuperNova Awards, fill out the application here
What’s the Timeline look like? I kinda hate to publish this, because everyone looks at it and thinks- Oh August – I have plenty of time! Don’t kid yourself. It takes time to not only do a great project but also document it! So don’t wait to the last minute… If you are up to something special, start jotting down your project info so you won’t be late with application submission!!! And make sure you have data to show your results!
- February 8, 2016 application process begins.
- August 8, 2016 last day for submissions.
- September 7, 2016 finalists announced and invited to Connected Enterprise.
- September 12, 2016 voting opens to the public
- September 21, 2016 polls close
- October 27, 2016 Winners announced, SuperNova Awards Gala Dinner at Connected Enterprise
Why bother? There’s lots of Rewards! Besides getting to hang out with me 
and a ton of other really outstanding and amazing leaders, and get to hear what the top companies in the world are doing, you’ll also get…
- One ticket to Constellation’s Connected Enterprise 2016
- Three month subscription to Constellation’s research library
- Three month membership in Constellation Executive Network, including three month access to Constellation Insights
Wondering Who Are the Judges?
The judges are technology thought leaders, analysts, and journalists selected for their futurist mindset and ability to separate substance from hype. The SuperNova Award Judges carefully evaluate each SuperNova Award application against a rigorous set of criteria. Judges will identify individuals who demonstrate true leadership in the application and adoption of new and emerging technologies. Want to catch a judge’s eye? Judges look for projects whose elements can be replicated in other enterprises. Want to know more about the awards and judges? You can learn more about the SuperNova Award Judges.
What Types of Projects or Inititatives Can Be Submitted? Here’s a list of the categories:
- Internet of Things – A network of smart objects enables smart services. (examples: sensors, smart ‘things’, device to purchase)
- Data to Decisions – Using data to make informed business decisions. (examples: big data, predictive analytics)
- Digital Marketing Transformation – Personalized, data-driven digital marketing.
- Future of Work: Social Business – The technologies enabling teams to work together efficiently. (examples: enterprise social networks, collaboration)
- Future of Work: Human Capital Management – Enabling your organization to utilize your workforce as an asset. (examples: talent management)
- Matrix Commerce – Commerce responds to changing realities from the supply chain to the storefront. (examples: digital retail, supply chain, payments, omni-channel retail)
- Next Generation Customer Experience – Customers in the digital age demand seamless service throughout all lifecycle stages and across all channels. (examples: crm, customer experience)
- Safety and Privacy – Strategies to secure sensitive data (examples: digital identity, information security, authentication)
- Technology Optimization & Innovation – Innovative methods to balance innovation and IT budgets. (examples: innovation in the cloud, ENSW cost savings, cloud ERP, efficient app production)
Who Won Last Year? I knew you would ask that, so here’s that info below. And they were all outstanding. Let’s see if you can beat what they did last year! We are really looking for the super stars. And you know who you are!
CoIT & The New C-Suite
Martin Brodbeck: CTO, Sterling Backcheck
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Data to Decisions
Alda Mizaku: Lead Bus Solutions Analyst, Mercy
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Digital Marketing Transformation
Naveen Gunti: Senior Director of e-Commerce Technology and Operations, Tumi Holdings, Inc.
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Future of Work – Human Capital Management
Asha Aravindakshan: Operations Director, Global Talent, Ashoka
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Future of Work – Social Business
Steve Nava: Senior Director Field Service, Americas, Luminex
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Jordan Kivelstadt: CEO, Free Flow Wines
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Next Generation Customer Experience
Dan Wallis: Director of KP OnCall, Kaiser Permanente
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Technology Optimization & Innovation
Dr. David Bray: Chief Information Officer , Federal Communications Commissions
Erica Stevens: VP of Supply Chain and Information Technology, Dylan’s Candy Bar
