quantum World Congress Announces 2025 Leadership Awards
The year 2025 marks the International Year of Quantum, as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly. As part of this global celebration, we recognize the individuals and organizations driving advancements in quantum science and technology—innovations poised to reshape industries such as life sciences, national security, manufacturing, and energy. Their efforts are laying the foundation for transformative breakthroughs across mission-critical sectors.
Now is your chance to recognize quantum pioneers in government, academia, research, and industry through the first annual Quantum Leadership Awards. Nominate the individuals and organizations driving the development and the use of quantum and quantum-adjacent capabilities.
Submit your nomination using the nomination form. Each nomination must include two supporting nominators with firsthand knowledge of the nominee’s contributions to the quantum ecosystem.
Nominations are due by Friday, August 1 at 11:59 PM ET. Awardees will be announced and honored at QWC 2025, September 16-18, at Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA.
Who We’re Looking For
INDUSTRY PIONEER IN QUANTUM: An individual credited with a leading-edge idea, research, solution, investment, or approach that catalyzed measurable advancement in quantum technology, commercialization, policy, or workforce development during the year. Nominees across commercial, non-profit, or NGOs are eligible.
GOVERNMENT PIONEER IN QUANTUM: An individual credited with a leading-edge idea, research, solution, investment, or approach that catalyzed measurable advancement in quantum technology, commercialization, policy, or workforce development during the year. All government employees are eligible.
ACADEMIC PIONEER IN QUANTUM: An individual credited with a leading-edge idea, research, solution, investment, or approach that catalyzed measurable advancement in quantum technology, commercialization, policy, or workforce development during the year. All members of academia including educators, researchers, and students are eligible.
ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR: The organization or team that has made significant meaningful impact on solution, industry, mission, use case, or challenge through the application of quantum or quantum–adjacent technology, tools, or methods. Government, commercial, non-profit, NGO, or academic organizations are eligible.
To learn more about the awards and how they work, including eligibility and nomination process, click here.
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