SAPinsider Announces 2026 Awards Finalists
On February 12, 2026, SAPinsider, the preeminent global community for SAP professionals, revealed the finalists for the esteemed 2026 SAPinsider Awards. This annual event acknowledges the remarkable contributions and innovations within the SAP ecosystem that drive impactful business transformations.
The nominations are categorized into several key areas such as AI-powered innovation, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and ERP enhancement, showcasing organizations and individuals who have achieved significant outcomes through SAP technologies.
Categories and Finalists
The finalists represent a diverse array of global enterprises, public sector organizations, and pioneering leaders who are redefining success through SAP's capabilities.
AI Powered Innovation Project of the Year Finalists
- - Riddell Intelligent Assistant | BRG Sports
- - Autonomous Invoice Processing | Fit Foods
- - Innovation and Optimization with SAP AI | HP Inc. with SAP
Cybersecurity Project of the Year Finalists
- - Protect Sensitive Data: Ensure Secure Collaboration | US Department of Defense with NextLabs
- - Centralized SAP Security | Siemens Healthineers with Onapsis
- - Safe Shopping at Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's with SecurityBridge
Digital/Cloud Transformation Project of the Year Finalists
- - From Legacy On-Prem to SAP on RISE | Eugene Water & Electric Board
- - Transportation-as-a-Service Monetization | Waymo with PwC
- - Revolutionizing SAP Data Governance | Florida Crystals with SimpleMDG
- - Powering Healthcare at Scale | McKesson with Microsoft
ERP Transformation Project of the Year Finalists
- - 70TB Leap: Modernizing SAP at Global Scale | Microsoft
- - A Catalyst for Efficiency, Agility, and Increased Profit | Loparex with Reveal USA
- - Unifying ERP Transformation and Global Tax Compliance | Brown-Forman with Sovos
Innovation Vanguard – Customer of the Year Finalists
- - Cloud-First ERP Transformation on Azure | Nestlé with Microsoft
- - Real-Time Decision-Making and Risk Reduction | United Therapeutics with Protiviti
- - From Technical Conversion to Digital Revolution | Patatas Meléndez with SEIDOR
Next-Generation Leader of Impact Finalists
- - Transforming What Matters in Business and Beyond | Martin Rowan, Reveal
- - The Intersection of Trust and Transformation | Andrew Reid, SAP
- - Turning Complexity into Clarity and Momentum | Erin Hughes, SAP
SAP Woman of Impact Finalists
- - Technical Depth and Human Connection | Cindy Borgman, apiphani
- - Embracing Innovation and Encouraging Growth | Carol McMillan, Naturipe Farms
- - Bridging Technology and Business Execution | Tami Fox, Monster Energy
Celebrate Excellence
James Bedard, Chairman and Global CEO of SAPinsider, emphasized the significance of these finalists, stating, *