On January 31, 2027, the NextWave Awards 2027 Finalists’ Ceremony will take place.
The award was created as an international symbol of recognition for people and teams who are moving the world forward. It brings together business, the arts, and science, showing how ideas are transformed into solutions that change the future.
The mission of the award is to recognize and support outstanding achievements in business, the arts, education, and science, and to inspire and unite the world through technological and creative innovation.
We celebrate excellence and innovation. We draw attention to ideas that create real value for society. We build a community of leaders who are ready to share their experience and support emerging talent. We foster dialogue between industries, cultures, and generations. We are shaping a new culture of recognition, where not only results matter, but also bold thinking, ethics, and social impact.
At the core of all the Award’s initiatives is our unwavering commitment to the principles of diversity, equality, accessibility, sustainable development, and inclusion.
NWA 2027 timeline:
Application deadline: December 01, 2026
Shortlist announcement: December 5, 2026
Expert Council voting deadline: January 25, 2027