Team Excellence Award

SIM Team Excellence Award

     

Great organizations are built by great Teams.

The SIM Team Excellence Award was created to recognize exceptional technology Teams that demonstrate leadership, innovation, measurable impact, and cross-functional collaboration. Unlike awards that focus solely on individuals, this program celebrates the Team behind the results.

This is a Chapter-led program. We encourage interested participants to first connect with their local SIM Chapter leadership to determine the level of participation.

If your Chapter is not participating, Teams may self-nominate directly through SIM National.

Program Purpose

  • Recognizes outstanding technology Teams delivering meaningful business impact
  • Highlights strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration
  • Promotes innovation and disciplined execution
  • Encourages sharing of lessons learned that benefit the broader SIM community

This award shines a spotlight on the value technology Teams bring to their organizations and communities.

Award Segments

  • Large Organizations ($1B+ revenue)
  • Mid-Size Organizations ($250M–$1B)
  • Small Organizations (Under $250M)
  • Not-for-Profit Organizations
  • Public Sector Organizations

Eligibility Guidance

Consider nominating a team that, within the past two years, has:

  • Delivered a significant program, application, platform, or transformation
  • Achieved measurable business, operational, customer, or societal impact
  • Demonstrated strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration
  • Produced lessons that could benefit other organizations

Evaluation Criteria & Weighting (100 Points)

  • Value Creation (0 – 40 points)
  • Innovation & Collaboration (0-30 points)
  • Change Leadership (0- 20 points)
  • Community Impact (0-10 points)

Finalist & National Recognition

  • Three finalists selected per segment
  • All finalists invited to the SIM TechExec Conference
  • One national winner announced per segment at TechExec

Confidentiality

No proprietary, confidential, or sensitive information is requested.

Nomination Process

  • Automated nomination form opens March 1
  • Submissions via participating Chapters or directly to SIM National