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The UC Awards Return for 2023

Why it matters: UC Awards 2023 spotlights innovation in hybrid work, UC, UCaaS, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Theta Lake and more. Published on UC Today.

UC Awards 2023 return

The UC Awards is back for 2023, giving innovative companies around the world a chance to share their accomplishments in the communications space.

Since we launched our virtual awards event in 2018, demand has grown astronomically. Every year, we receive even more impressive applications from some of the world’s best-known UC vendors, as well as up-and-coming brands.

Last year, winners included companies like Theta Lake, Cisco Webex, DTEN, Verint, Ooma, and VOSS. We also celebrated some incredible up-and-coming thought leaders in the industry, such as Tiago Paiva of Talkdesk, Laura Harle of BenQ!

Could you be the next winner walking away with your own UC Award? Applications are OPEN NOW and close on the 9th of June.

Get started with your entry. Application forms can be found on each category page.

Celebrating Innovation and Success in the UC Space

The UC Awards is an innovative, global event dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of vendors and individuals in the UC and Collaboration landscape. This fully digital event gives companies worldwide the opportunity to showcase what they’re doing for the UC landscape as hybrid work continues to accelerate.

Since the event is hosted entirely online, there are no table fees or travel costs to worry about. After we announce our shortlist on Friday, the 7th of July, you’ll be able to tune in live to discover who our winners are for 2023 on Thursday, the 27th of July. Alternatively, our ceremony will be available on-demand for anyone who wants to share the results or relive the experience.

Once again, the UC Awards celebration offers a host of opportunities to win, with various categories to apply for, including:

  • Most Innovative Product
  • Best UC Platform
  • Best UCaaS Provider
  • Best Collaboration Platform
  • Best CPaaS Platform
  • Best Service Management Platform
  • Best Meeting Room Product
  • Best Hybrid Workplace Product
  • Best Endpoint Product
  • Best Compliance Product
  • Best Use of AI
  • Best Microsoft Teams Solution

We’ll also be giving out various people-focused awards this year, including UC Leader of the Year, Collaboration Leader of the Year, and our Rising Star awards for both individuals and organisations.

How to Get Involved

Grabbing your chance to win a prestigious UC Award couldn’t be simpler! You view all categories here and send in your application between the 28th of April and the 9th of June. After that, our team of expert judges will get to work sorting through your submissions to choose the winners of this year’s event.

This year, our very own Rob Scott and David Dungay will be joined by incredible thought leaders in the UC market, such as Blair Pleasant, Zeus Karravala, Tim Banting, Melissa Swartz, Jon Arnold, Evan Kirstel, Dom Black, and Kevin Kieller! Meet the Judges here

After receiving a huge number of applications in 2022, we expect to receive plenty of submissions this year, so make sure you get your application in early to avoid missing out.

We can’t wait to celebrate yet another year of UC innovation and transformation with you at 2023’s UC Awards event!

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