Awards
The 5G Core Awards recognise and celebrate achievements, innovation and excellence within the 5G space
The Annual 5G Core Awards will take place on 10th September 2024 at the iconic Atlantis the Royal in Dubai. These awards recognize achievements, innovation, and excellence across the Telco industry. This year, new award categories will be introduced to highlight exceptional achievements and innovations within the sector. The purpose of the 5G Core Awards is to honour outstanding industry accomplishments and ground breaking innovations.
To nominate, simply register your details and follow the below steps:
- REGISTER your details to nominate. You can save and amend entries.
- CHOOSE your category. You can choose multiple categories.
- COMPLETE the online entry form detailing why the nominated should be considered a winner this year. Please refer to the eligibility criteria to guide your entry.
- SUBMIT your entry. You will receive an automated submission receipt to your email.
KEY TIMELINES
Submissions Open: Monday 5th August 2024
Submissions Close: Monday 26th August 2024
Judges Review: Tuesday 27th August – Friday 30th August 2024
Shortlist Announced: Monday 2nd September 2024
Winners Announced: Tuesday 10th September 2024
Categories for Submission
Our carefully curated categories span the entire 5G ecosystem, recognizing achievements in:
Best 5G Core Network Construction
The Best 5G Core Network Construction Award recognises the operator that has built a unified centralised operation platform for the whole network. The recipient of this award has constructed a 5G core network that enables users access to stable, high-quality services, opening doors to a new wave of consumer experiences and business opportunities.
Judges will consider
- Characteristic services beyond 3GPP
- The transition to 5G
- New Experience to consumers
- New revenue stream/enterprise customer
- Systematically resilience service to public
- Benefits to consumer and enterprise customers
- Level of innovation
- AI integration
Entry Information
- Name of company and project/solution being nominated
- What was the opportunity, what was the concept and what were the objectives? (150 words)
- Describe the outcome of this project - how did you measure impact and what were the successful insights? (350 words)
Please include any relevant links, documents and additional information
Best Telco Cloud Practice
The Best Telco Cloud Practice Award recognises the operator that has committed to developing a fully converged telecom cloud platform to enhance network performance and reliability. The recipient of this award is recognised for its ground-breaking cloud network connection in response to client demand for access to cloud services using an efficient, dedicated connection rather than over the internet.
Judges will consider
- Cloud data centre status
- Hybrid networking deployment status
- Security and compliance
- Benefit to the ultimate end-users
- Level of innovation
- AI integration
Entry Information
- Name of company and project/solution being nominated
- What was the opportunity, what was the concept and what were the objectives? (150 words)
- Describe the outcome of this project - how did you measure impact and what were the successful insights? (350 words)
- Please include any relevant links, documents and additional information
Best Service Innovation
The Best Service Innovation Award recognises the operator that has developed a new vision and service solution. Operators and telco providers and their partners continue to play a leading role at the centre of digital communication. This award category aims to recognise and reward the best operator and services across the telco and network operator markets.
Judges will consider
- Status of solution
- Cutting-edge technology
- Ability to support customers
- Financial advantages of the new service solution
- Level of innovation
Entry Information
- Name of company and project/solution being nominated
- What was the opportunity, what was the concept and what were the objectives? (150 words)
- Describe the outcome of this project - how did you measure impact and what were the successful insights? (350 words)
- Please include any relevant links, documents and additional information
Best 5G Business Development Strategy
The Best 5G Business Development Strategy recognises the operator that has created an innovative strategy transforming user experience into package monetisation. Understanding the investments needed across the entire 5G architecture, the recipient of this award has implemented a step change in service—lightning-fast speed, incredibly low latency, and the capacity to carry massive numbers of connections simultaneously.
Judges will consider
- Improvements in coverage
- Benefit to the end-customer
- Benefit to the operator customer
- Enabled consumer services
- Level of innovation
- Level of network convergence
- OPEX and CAPEX Saving for operator
- AI integration
Entry Information
- Name of company and project/solution being nominated
- What was the opportunity, what was the concept and what were the objectives? (150 words)
- Describe the outcome of this project - how did you measure impact and what were the successful insights? (350 words)
Please include any relevant links, documents and additional information
Best Network Efficiency Improvement
The 5G Network Efficiency Improvement Award recognises the operator that has had significant results in improving 5G network efficiency. Beyond speed improvement – the recipient of this award – is recognised for the improvement in efficiency, communication needs for connected devices, with the right trade-offs between speed, latency, and cost.
Judges will consider
- Deployment strategy status
- 5G network architecture efficiency improvement or topology simplification
- Benefit to the operator O&M department for network configuration workload
- Key enhancement for network maintenance efficiency
- Improvement on 5G network debugging and troubleshooting
- Level of innovation
- AI integration
Entry Information
- Name of company and project/solution being nominated
- What was the opportunity, what was the concept and what were the objectives? (150 words)
- Describe the outcome of this project - how did you measure impact and what were the successful insights? (350 words)
- Please include any relevant links, documents and additional information
Best 5G-A Technology Breakthrough
The Best 5G-A Technology Breakthrough Award recognises the operator company that has achieved a significant technological advancement in 5G-A (5G Advanced). This award recognizes pioneering efforts that drive the evolution of 5G technology, showcasing innovation, performance, and the impact on the telecommunications industry. The recipient of this award demonstrates excellence in developing and implementing breakthrough solutions that enhance network capabilities and user experiences.
Judges will consider
- Innovation of 5G-A technologies
- Performance enhancement including speed, latency & capacity achieved through the implementation of 5G-A technology
- Impact on industry
- Direct benefit to end-users
- Scalability and implementation
- AI integration
Entry Information
- Name of company and project/solution being nominated
- What was the opportunity, what was the concept and what were the objectives? (150 words)
- Describe the outcome of this project - how did you measure impact and what were the successful insights? (350 words)
- Please include any relevant links, documents and additional information
Best 5G-A Core Innovative Solution
The Best 5G-A Core Innovative Solution Award recognizes the operator company that has developed an outstanding and groundbreaking solution within the 5G-A (5G Advanced) core network. This award celebrates innovations that significantly enhance the core network's capabilities, efficiency, and performance. The recipient of this award demonstrates a commitment to pushing the limits of technology to deliver advanced solutions that improve network infrastructure and user experience.
Judges will consider
- Innovation in Core Network Solutions
- Performance improvement including reduced latency, increased reliability, and higher data throughput, achieved through the innovative solution.
- Impact on network operations including ease of deployment, maintenance, and scalability.
- User experience enhancement
- Scalability and adaptability
- AI integration
Entry Information
- Name of company and project/solution being nominated
- What was the opportunity, what was the concept and what were the objectives? (150 words)
- Describe the outcome of this project - how did you measure impact and what were the successful insights? (350 words)
- Please include any relevant links, documents and additional information
Best Network Reliability Solution
The Best Network Reliability Solution Award recognizes the operator company that has achieved exceptional stability and reliability in its network infrastructure. This award recognizes ongoing investments and improvements made to ensure a consistently dependable network. The recipient of this award demonstrates excellence in maintaining high performance across diverse regions, understanding and meeting user expectations, and minimizing downtime.
Judges will consider
- Network performance & reliability
- Benefits to stakeholders
- User experience
- Innovation & improvement
- Operational stability
- AI integration & utilization
Entry Information
- Name of company and project/solution being nominated
- What was the opportunity, what was the concept and what were the objectives? (150 words)
- Describe the outcome of this project - how did you measure impact and what were the successful insights? (350 words)
- Please include any relevant links, documents and additional information
Submission Guidelines
Top Tips for Entering
- Ensure Entry Meets the Criteria:
- Don't let simple errors like choosing the wrong category lead to rejection. Just as judges scrutinize submissions against the criteria, it's crucial to conduct the same review.
- Bolster Your Entry with Customer Use-Cases:
- Highlighting real-world deployments, success stories, and customer benefits will significantly enhance the credibility of your application.
- Respect the Word Limit:
- Maximize the 500-word limit by focusing on pertinent information. Incorporate statistics, figures, and measurable results to underscore your achievements. Real-life examples demonstrating the application of your technology and its impactful outcomes are highly recommended.
- Be Direct and Concise:
- Capture the judges' attention by starting with key information about your entry. Provide clear, concise explanations of the What, Where, When, and How of the submission.
- Don't Limit Yourself to One Category:
- Feel free to enter multiple categories. There's no restriction on the number of categories everyone can participate in.
- Meet the Deadline:
- Ensure the entry is submitted on time. Late entries will not be considered.
Submission Guidelines
Entries exceeding the 500-word limit will not be considered for review by the judges.
The awards recognize recent industry application, innovations, specifically products and initiatives launched since September 2024.
Once the nominations deadline has closed, submissions will be sent to the judges for them to consider against a list of criteria provided below.
Judges, selected for their industry expertise, will remain impartial and recuse themselves from evaluating submissions from their own companies, if necessary.
The highest-scoring submissions will be shortlisted, and award recipients will be revealed during the official awards ceremony on Tuesday 10th September.
Submissions must be received by Monday 26th August 2024.
Supporting Documents
Supporting documents may be included with entry. If applicable, please submit supporting documents (up to 5 pages) in .doc, .ppt, or .pdf format. Please name the file using the format: Company Name/Individual Name - Category Name
Make sure that supporting documents distinctly corroborate the product or service that are nominating.
Confidentiality
Informa Tech, organiser of the 5G Core Awards, acknowledges and values the sensitive nature of the information provided in the entries. We ensure that this understanding is upheld by the judging panel, and entries are treated with strict confidentiality throughout the judging process.
The judging panel is carefully chosen to prevent any potential conflicts of interest. If an entry is shortlisted, only non-confidential extracts from the entry summary will be used for the awards ceremony and any related editorial coverage.
Please ensure that the entry summary does not contain any confidential information.
Judging Methodology
5G Core judges are meticulously chosen for their extensive market knowledge, esteemed reputation within the industry, and commitment to impartiality.
Each judge independently and anonymously evaluates every entry on a scale of 1 to 10, considering both the information provided in the entry and any accompanying supporting materials.
The scores are aggregated, and the entrant with the highest average score emerges as the winner. In the event of a tie, judges deliberate to determine the ultimate victor.
Any attempt by an entrant to provide additional information or exert undue influence on the judges will result in their disqualification from the awards process.
The complete Awards program, encompassing categories, judges, judging methodology, and more, will be prominently featured on the 5G Core website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Awards questions, answered.
We’ve answered the most common questions about the 5G Core Awards here.
Can’t find the answer? Please email Stephanie Somuah at stephanie.somuah@informa.com
Who should enter?
Operators from around the world are invited to showcase their achievements in 5G core deployment and the game-changing services and solutions they offer.
Why should I enter?
- Global recognition: The 5G Core Awards are your gateway to global recognition. Showcase your organization's leadership in the deployment of 5G core infrastructure and the services that propel operators to the forefront of the industry.
- Network excellence: Highlight your commitment to network excellence and demonstrate how you're driving innovation in the telecommunications space. Let the world see how your organization's contributions are shaping the future of connectivity.
Is there any cost to enter?
It is completely free to enter the 5G Core Awards - no fees are required.
Can I nominate myself or my own company?
Both organizations and individuals can submit entries for themselves or be nominated by a third party.
Can I enter more than one category?
Yes, you can enter as many categories as you want.
What is the judging methodology?
Judges independently and anonymously score each entry out of 10, based on information submitted within the entry and the supporting materials.
Scores are tallied and the entrant with the best average score wins. In the event of a tie, judges will be asked to choose between the tied entrants to decide on a winner.
Any entrant trying to provide additional information or influence the judges will be removed from the awards process.
Is my submission confidential?
Yes – all awards submissions are treated as highly confidential.
Informa Tech, organiser of the 5G Core Awards, recognises and respects the sensitive nature of the information submitted in the entries. We ensure that this recognition is shared by the judging panel and that entries are not disclosed or discussed outside the judging process.
How are judges selected?
5G Core Awards judges are selected based on their market knowledge, industry standing and impartiality.
What happens after I submit a nomination?
Once submitted, you will receive an awards entry acknowledgement email. Sit back and wait, in the meantime, we will:
- Review all submissions against the set criteria. Ensure you follow the application rules.
- Send all eligible submissions to the judging panel for scoring.
- Let you know if you have been shortlisted.
- Announce the shortlists on the 5G Core Summit website and social media channels on 29th August 2024.
- Announce the winners at the Awards ceremonies.
I am unable to attend the Awards ceremony, what happens if I win?
If you have made the shortlist, the 5G Core Summit Team will then make contact to find out if you are attending the awards ceremony in Dubai. If you are unable to make the event, we will ask you to provide us with the contact details of someone who could accept the award on your behalf.