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Identity & Security Awards

2026 Nominations Open!

Award Categories

These awards recognise the most forward-thinking companies in digital identity and cybersecurity; informed by Juniper Research’s two decades of providing independent analysis. The deadline for nomination for the 2026 awards is 7th August.

Identity Innovation

  • Identity Verification Innovation
  • AML Innovation
  • KYC Innovation
  • Best Digital Identity Platform
  • Digital Travel Credential Innovation
  • Best Digital Identity Scheme

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Identity Leadership

  • Identity Leader of the Year
  • Identity Startup of the Year

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Security Innovation

  • Post Quantum Cryptography Excellence
  • Best Identity & Access Management Platform
  • Application Security Innovation
  • Data Security Innovation
  • Biometrics for Border Control Innovation
  • Industrial Endpoint Cybersecurity Innovation
  • Cybersecurity Innovation of the Year
  • Biometric Security Innovation of the Year

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Security Leadership

  • Security Leader of the Year
  • Security Startup of the Year

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2026 Winners

Evaluation Process

Entries are initially assessed by a Juniper Research analyst panel, which then draws up a shortlist of potential winners based on a number of criteria, including:

  • Product Innovation
  • Features & Benefits
  • Product Partnerships
  • Certification & Compliance
  • Future Business Prospects

These shortlists are then assessed and scored according to a rigorous set of criteria and verified by our team of experts. At the end of this process, final winners are agreed upon and confirmed by our Juniper Research judging panel.

Previous winners include:

Awards History