Announcing the Cincy AI Week Leadership Awards!
The Cincy AI Week Awards Luncheon
Celebrating the people, teams, and organizations building Cincinnati's AI future; the founders, investors, public servants, educators, and ethical leaders putting AI to work for real outcomes.
Thursday, June 11·1-3pm·during the Cincy AI Week Community Summit
The luncheon is open to VIP ticket holders, award nominee finalists, and invited guests.
Cincinnati's AI community has grown into something remarkable.
In just a few short years, the region has built a genuine ecosystem; a network of builders and organizations moving AI from idea to impact. The Awards Luncheon brings that community together during Cincy AI Week to honor the work driving Cincinnati forward, and to celebrate the momentum carrying us into the next year. This year we are presenting five returning awards and introducing seven new recognitions.
The people closest to the work decide who we celebrate.
Event attendees
Host committee & volunteer team members
Sponsors, speakers & official partners
Recognizing the leaders shaping our ecosystem.
Cincy Catalyst
Transforming Cincinnati's AI ecosystem.
Future Builder Award
Shaping the next wave of human-centered tech.
Guardian of Good
Advancing ethical, transparent, and responsible AI.
AI Rising Star
Bold ideas and big momentum.
Inclusive AI Award
Making AI work for everyone.
Honoring the breakout work across every sector.
AI Investor of the Year
Backing the bets that move the ecosystem forward.
AI Startup of the Year
The breakout company defining what comes next.
Best AI Use Case: SMBs
Small and midsize businesses turning AI into results.
Best AI Use Case: Enterprise
Large organizations deploying AI at scale.
Best AI Use Case: Public Sector
Government putting AI to work for the people it serves.
Best AI Use Case: Nonprofit Sector
Mission-driven impact powered by AI.
Best AI Use Case: Education
Teaching, learning, and skilling with AI.
It starts with your seat at the table.
Register to attend
Secure your spot at Cincy AI Week, held June 9–11 in Cincinnati.
Get nomination access
Registered attendees unlock the nomination form the moment nominations open on May 26.
Submit your nominees
Put forward the people and organizations across all twelve categories who deserve recognition.
Celebrate together
Finalists, VIP ticket holders, and invited guests gather Thursday, June 11 from 1-3pm to honor this year's recipients during the Community Summit.
Ready to recognize Cincinnati's best?
Register for Cincy AI Week to gain nomination access when the form opens May 26.
Register for Cincy AI WeekAwards Luncheon: Thursday, June 11, 1-3pm · Nominations open May 26, 2026 · hello@joineta.org
