Outstanding XR Company of the Year

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Category Overview

The Outstanding XR Company of the Year award is for established XR companies with over 1 million in revenue. It honours those that have shown excellence, growth, and significant impact in the XR industry over the past year, focusing on innovation, industry presence, company culture, and influence.The Rising XR Company of the Year award is for emerging XR companies with less than 1 million in revenue. It honours those making a noticeable impact in the XR industry through innovative solutions and showing significant growth potential.

Eligible for companies with revenue above £1m.

A. Industry Leadership and Influence

A01 Market Leadership
Recognizing companies that are leaders in the XR market, setting standards and trends for the industry.

A02 Innovation in XR Technology
Honoring companies that consistently innovate in XR technology, products, or services.

A03 Influence and Thought Leadership
Awarding companies that contribute significantly to industry discourse, shaping the future of XR.

B. Business Growth and Expansion

B01 Consistent Business Growth
Recognizing companies for sustained financial and market growth.

B02 Global Market Expansion
Honoring firms for successfully expanding operations or customer bases internationally.

B03 Strategic Diversification
Acknowledging companies that effectively diversify their offerings and adapt to changing market trends.

B04 Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations
Celebrating impactful collaborations that advance the XR industry.

C. Customer Engagement and Product Excellence

C01 Customer Service Excellence
Recognizing companies for exceptional customer support and service.

C02 Superior User Experience
Honoring companies that excel in delivering superior user experience and design in their XR products.

C03 High Customer Loyalty
Acknowledging companies with high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty.

C04 Quality and Reliability
Celebrating companies known for the quality and reliability of their XR offerings.

D. Contribution to the XR Ecosystem

D01 Community Development
Recognizing companies that actively support and nurture the XR community.

D02 Advancing Industry Standards
Honoring firms contributing to the establishment and advocacy of industry standards and best practices.

D03 Research and Knowledge Sharing
Recognizing significant investment in research and development to propel XR technology and knowledge dissemination.

E. Corporate Responsibility and Ethical Practices

E01 Social and Environmental Responsibility
Recognizing companies for their commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

E02 Ethical Business Conduct
Honoring companies maintaining high ethical standards in their operations.

E03 Workforce Development and Diversity
Acknowledging companies that excel in workforce development, diversity, and inclusion.

F. Vision and Future Preparedness

F01 Strategic Vision
Awarding companies with a clear and forward-thinking strategic vision for the XR industry.

F02 Anticipating Market Evolution
Recognizing firms adept at anticipating and adapting to future market trends and shifts.

F03 Innovating for Future Markets
Honoring companies pioneering new markets and applications within the XR landscape.

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Judging Criteria & Eligibility

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Awards submissions open 26 March 2024.

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