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The annual MarTech Breakthrough Awards program recognizes the most innovative products, companies and individuals in the global marketing, advertising and sales technology industries. Our awards celebrate excellence and innovation in various categories, including Marketing Automation, Sales Enablement, AdTech, Customer Experience, Analytics, CRM, Social Media Tools, Mobile Marketing, Influencer Marketing and many more.

We focus on honoring breakthrough MarTech companies that are at the forefront of modern marketing and sales strategies, whether through technological advancements, creative applications or pioneering solutions that are reshaping the future of the industry. Our awards cover a broad spectrum of categories, aiming to highlight every area of the MarTech ecosystem positively impacted by innovation.

The program is a key part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading global market intelligence organization that researches and rewards excellence in technology innovation across today’s most competitive technology industries. As part of the Tech Breakthrough family, the awards leverage a global network of experts, industry leaders, and influencers to provide winners with unparalleled recognition.

We welcome submissions from companies, organizations, and individuals worldwide who have developed innovative products, solutions, or services that impact the marketing, advertising, or sales technology industry.

Whether you're a startup or an established company, if your work aligns with our categories and criteria, we encourage you to apply.

There are no geographical limitations for nominees as we encourage MarTech innovators from around the world to nominate.

To submit an entry, simply complete the online application form during the open submission period.

Fill out all required fields, provide details about your company, service, or solution, and then submit any additional supporting materials (such as case studies or customer testimonials) as links in the nomination form to strengthen your application.

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Awards program is May 8, 2026 – 10AM Eastern.

• Marketing Automation
• Sales Enablement
• AdTech
• Customer Experience
• Event Management
• Analytics
• Influencer Marketing
• CRM
• Social Media Tools and more!

For a complete list and descriptions of all available categories, please visit our Categories page.

The judging process is a thorough, multi-step evaluation conducted by an independent panel. Each entry is assessed on key criteria such as Innovation, Performance, User Experience, Functionality, Market Impact and Value.

For more details, check out our Judging Process page.

Winners of the 2026 program will be publicly announced on August 6, 2026. Winners are notified privately prior to the public announcement, giving them time to prepare marketing and communications plans before the public announcements roll out.

MarTech Breakthrough promotes the results of the program through extensive communications campaigns, including global press releases, media and analyst relations, features on our website, social media marketing, email campaigns and more.

Our promotional efforts are designed to amplify the winners' recognition, drive new business opportunities, and increase their visibility among potential clients, investors, and partners across the global MarTech ecosystem.

By leveraging our extensive media network, we ensure that MarTech Breakthrough Award winners are recognized as leaders and innovators in the industry.

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If you have any further questions or need assistance with the application process, category selection, or anything else related to the awards program, please contact our team at info@martechbreakthrough.com. We’re here to help!

To be eligible, a product or solution entry must have been produced for public trial or general availability after January 1, 2023 (2-year window).

For solution, platform, and product entries, significant updates and refreshes to legacy solutions are valid if those updates have taken place after January 1, 2023.

For the “Best Company” awards, there are no time-bound limitations as we recognize companies of all sizes and ages – from MarTech giants to early-stage startups.