# Work Innovation Awards > The Work Innovation Awards will recognize the brightest minds and most forward-thinking teams driving what’s possible for the future of work within their organizations. Source: https://asana.com/pt/work-innovation-awards ### Work Innovation Awards - [Awards](/work-innovation-awards/#awards) - [Past Winners](/work-innovation-award-winners) - [FAQs](/work-innovation-awards/#faqs) ### Work Innovation Awards #### 2026 award winners FedEx implemented AI-powered marketing and sales readiness workflows, automating strategic requests and resource coordination to unlock $200,000 in annual operational savings. Aetna implemented strategic project scoring workflows with nine distinct AI capabilities, eliminating subjective decision-making to drive a 13x ROI and $596,230 in cost avoidance in four months. COS transformed a 14-hour manual campaign setup into an instant, AI Studio-powered workflow that slashed errors by 60%, unlocking 2,936 hours in capacity and £84,100 in savings annually. The Weather Company implemented a predictive, AI-powered content tagging system, instantly redeploying existing coverage to reclaim 360 hours annually for rapid-response reporting. Keystone Law Group implemented autonomous legal workflows with a custom API, integrating built-in court deadlines to save the firm $1,180,000 annually. REWE digitized its national grocery portfolio, connecting headquarters directly with regional fulfillment centers and transforming a 6-hour manual reporting task into a 5-minute strategic review. HubSpot implemented an autonomous task triage workflow with AI Studio, instantly assigning priority and time estimates to save 250 hours annually and prevent employee burnout. RBC implemented a consolidated execution engine with Asana AI, unlocking marketers from manual administration and repetitive tasks, enabling teams to focus on high-value, high-impact work to help drive business results. Washmen implemented an autonomous claims management system with four AI Teammates, removing human bias to resolve complex luxury garment claims 80-90% faster. VSP Vision implemented a centralized event-scheduling process for its "Eyes of Hope" mobile clinics, expanding their footprint by 30% to deliver free eye care to 8,000 underserved individuals. Array Behavioral Care built an intelligent IT service desk to instantly route requests and self-service knowledge via 6,000 monthly automations, reducing workload by 20% and saving 1,336 hours annually. SmartICE implemented a low-code "Digital Ice Bridge", bypassing rigid authentication barriers to cut processing costs by 71%, saving $29,600 per season for 39 remote Arctic Indigenous communities. Indeed implemented a centralized strategic change delivery ecosystem with AI Studio and Smart Rules, reducing manual ticket management by 42% to increase creative output by 300%. Clio implemented an intelligent multi-team intake workflow with AI-assisted rule building, slashing campaign setup time from two hours to 30 minutes to save 3,900 hours and $195,000 annually. FTMO implemented an autonomous bug triage system with AI Studio and AI Teammates, instantly categorizing incidents to return 670 deep-work hours back to their engineering team. #### Dates to remember #### Feb 12 Nominations open #### March 25 Nominations close #### April 9 Top 40 finalists announced #### April 16 Winners announced #### How we evaluate Our judging methodology combines AI-led pre-screening with a cross-functional panel of experts from Asana's Executive, Product, Marketing, and Work Innovation Lab teams. - [See past winners](https://asana.com/work-innovation-award-winners) #### Download the nomination guide An in-depth look at key requirements, categories, and best practices to submit an award-winning nomination. - [Download now](https://assets.asana.biz/m/ada86f02663161de/original/Asana-Work-Innovation-Awards-Guide.pdf) #### Perguntas frequentes #### What is the timeline for awards? Important dates: - Nominations open: February 12, 2026 - Nominations close: March 25, 2026 - Top 30 finalists announced: April 9, 2026 - Winners announced: April 16, 2026 - Work Innovation Summit London: June 4, 2026 - Work Innovation Summit NYC: TBC #### What are the rules for participation? Please see the [Nomination Guide](https://assets.asana.biz/m/ada86f02663161de/original/Asana-Work-Innovation-Awards-Guide.pdf) and [Official Rules](https://asana.com/terms/work-innovation-awards-rules) for comprehensive details. #### How do I submit my nomination? Submit your nomination [here](https://form.asana.com/?k=rap4u7ILz7NITTIe6-vNCQ&d=15793206719). You will be redirected to a form to submit your story for evaluation. See the “How to Nominate” section in the [Nomination Guide](https://assets.asana.biz/m/ada86f02663161de/original/Asana-Work-Innovation-Awards-Guide.pdf) for instructions. #### What is the timeline for awards? Important dates: - Nominations open: February 12, 2026 - Nominations close: March 25, 2026 - Top 30 finalists announced: April 9, 2026 - Winners announced: April 16, 2026 - Work Innovation Summit London: June 4, 2026 - Work Innovation Summit NYC: TBC #### Which regions/countries can participate in the Work Innovation Awards? The Work Innovation Awards are open to organizations and individuals worldwide, except for governmental entities. _Please note, nominations must be submitted in English._ #### How do I know if we are qualified to submit a nomination for the Work Innovation Awards? Nominations will only be considered when the following criteria are met: - **Customer status:**Must be a paid Asana customer for more than one year. - **The "Builder" requirement:**The nomination must share POV from the primary Asana user(s) responsible for the workflow(s) strategy, setup, ongoing maintenance, or future evolution. - **Executive sponsorship:** A senior leader must acknowledge the nomination and agree to participation.  - **Work Innovation Summit participation:**If selected as a winner, a representative from the winning organization must attend one of the Work Innovation Summit events (NYC or London) and participate in event content (to be determined by Asana). Asana will cover travel and accommodation expenses. #### For all other inquiries: Download the [Work Innovation Awards: Nomination Guide](https://assets.asana.biz/m/7cf72d55bc6a1537/original/Work-Innovation-Awards-2025-Nomination-Guide.pdf) for an in-depth look at key requirements and criteria. In the guide you will find:  - Overview of awards - Who is qualified to apply?  - How to nominate, step-by-step - In-depth category descriptions and criteria - Best practices for a winning nomination - Comprehensive FAQ