The Leadership Awards 2024/2025:
"Leading with AI"
The Leadership Awards recognize exceptional achievements in leadership, honoring those who create lasting impact through innovation, personal growth, and development.
Each year, the awards focus on an emerging theme that reflects the evolving landscape of leadership. For 2024/2025, the spotlight is on “Leading with AI.”
Winners will be honored at the Gala Dinner during the Leadership Summit in Vienna, February 2025.
With the Leadership Awards 2024/2025, we are honoring individuals who have developed, creatively applied, scaled, or researched AI-based solutions in the areas of leadership development, coaching, personal performance, and social impact.
The 2024/2025 Leadership Awards honor individuals whose work with AI has created meaningful impact in leadership, learning, coaching, personal growth, efficiency, or underserved communities.
We invite nominations from anyone who has developed, creatively applied, leveraged, or researched AI to make a real difference.
We are looking for nominations for, or from, people who meet one or more of these criteria:
Innovative Development or Application of AI in Coaching and Leadership
We honor individuals whose work with AI has helped others thrive—whether as leaders, coaching clients, or teams—by applying AI tools to enhance leadership, mentorship, or coaching processes in ways that lead to measurable growth or new capabilities.
AI-Driven Personal Development and Self-Leadership
Recognizing people who have leveraged AI to achieve new levels of productivity, make smarter decisions, develop sustainable personal habits, and foster their own growth. Whether through time management, efficiency, or self-discipline, we celebrate those who use AI to unlock their potential in creative and impactful ways.
Impactful AI Initiatives in Underserved Communities
Highlighting those who have applied AI to create meaningful, scalable change in underserved communities. This could include culturally adaptable tools or programs that address local needs, expand access to resources, or empower individuals to overcome unique challenges.
Research that Advances the Field of AI in Leadership and Coaching
Honoring researchers who are uncovering insights into how AI can transform leadership practices, improve team dynamics, and drive organizational innovation. We seek to recognize work that bridges theory and practical application, guiding the future of leadership.
No matter your role—developer, coach, researcher, or other—what matters most is the impact of your work and how it has expanded the possibilities for leadership, coaching, growth, and positive impact through AI.
Our international jury panel consists of academics, industry experts, and practitioners, ensuring a well-rounded evaluation of each nomination. Each entry will be assessed based on innovation, scalability, practical impact, and relevance to leadership development. The jury will shortlist the top finalists by mid-January, followed by in-depth deliberations to select the winners.
Once the finalists are shortlisted, nominees will be notified of the results. Winners will be informed personally and invited to the awards ceremony to present their solutions at the Summit.
Any individual, team, organization, or academic institution that has developed, creatively applied, or leveraged AI-driven solutions in the areas of leadership growth, personal performance, or social impact (as defined by our award categories) is eligible to apply. Nominations can also be submitted on behalf of others, and we encourage individuals and organizations to recognize impactful leaders who meet these criteria.
The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2024. All applications must be completed and submitted through the official form by this date to be considered.
We welcome a broad range of AI applications that address leadership, personal development, communication, and underserved communities. These can include coaching tools, communication platforms, research studies, performance-enhancing solutions, and more.
A panel of international experts from academia, industry, and leadership practice will evaluate submissions based on innovation, scalability, impact, and relevance to leadership development. Finalists will be shortlisted by January 20, 2024, with winners announced at the Gala Dinner during the Leadership Summit.
Yes. You can nominate yourself or others for an award. If nominating someone else, please provide their contact information and a brief description of their project or solution. We will contact the nominee to gather additional details and confirm participation.
No, participation in the Leading with AI Awards is free. There are no application or nomination fees.
Winners will receive recognition at an international level, invitations to present their solutions at the Leadership Summit, and opportunities to connect with industry leaders and partners. The awards aim to raise visibility and promote collaboration.
The awards will be bestowed during the Gala Dinner at the Leadership Summit in Vienna.
