PTC Vision & Mission Awards — Leadership Awards — Networking and Network-Centric Solutions Awards — Individual Recognition→
PTC Vision & Mission Awards — Leadership Awards — Networking and Network-Centric Solutions Awards — Individual Recognition→
PTC Vision & Mission Awards — Leadership Awards — Networking and Network-Centric Solutions Awards — Individual Recognition→
PTC Vision & Mission Awards — Leadership Awards — Networking and Network-Centric Solutions Awards — Individual Recognition→
PTC Vision & Mission Awards — Leadership Awards — Networking and Network-Centric Solutions Awards — Individual Recognition→
PTC Vision & Mission Awards — Leadership Awards — Networking and Network-Centric Solutions Awards — Individual Recognition→
PTC’26 Awards
Questions? Contact 
awards@ptc.org
Sponsors
Watch an introduction to
PTC’26 Awards with Brian Moon
PTC’26 Sponsorship
(non-exclusive)
Sponsor will receive a reserved table for up to 10 guests at PTC’26 Awards event (guests must be registered attendees of PTC’26 to gain admittance), along with logo included in PTC’26 Awards Signage. Sponsor receives all benefits tied to the Bronze Sponsorship Package.
PTC’26 Awards Categories & Shortlist
Outstanding Support for PTC’s Vision & Mission
Shortlist
-
HOT TELECOM
-
Kacific Broadband Satellites
-
Spark New Zealand
Honoring an individual/organization whose exceptional dedication and collaboration are vital to PTC’s success within the telecommunications and ICT community.
Pacific Region Leader
This award honors exceptional leadership in advancing telecommunications and digital innovation across the Pacific. It recognizes individuals who have strengthened connectivity, fostered collaboration, and created meaningful opportunities for island communities, driving progress and resilience throughout the region.
Winner to be announced at PTC’26 Awards Breakfast Ceremony.
Outstanding CEO
Shortlist
-
Shalini Lagrutta
CEO, DXN Limited
-
Nathan Ough
CEO, Voltagrid
-
Rangu Salgame
CEO, Princeton Digital Group
A CEO whose exceptional leadership and strategic vision have propelled their organization and the global telecoms and ICT industry forward.
Outstanding Young Leader (age 35 and under)
Shortlist
-
Mariel Garcia
Division Chief, Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, ICP, U.S. Department of State
-
Alexus Ivan
Manager of Strategic Market Insights, Vertiv
-
Louis Liu
Sr. Sustainability Project Engineer, Rehlko
A young ICT professional whose outstanding leadership and understanding of emerging technologies are shaping the industry’s future and inspiring innovation.
Outstanding Submarine Network Company
Shortlist
-
Liberty Networks
-
SUBCO
-
Telin
Recognizing a leading submarine network company for innovation, resilience, scalability, global reach, sustainability, and commitment to connectivity and environmental responsibility.
Outstanding Satellite Company
Shortlist
-
Remote Connectivity and Regional Areas
-
Singtel
This award recognizes a satellite company leading in innovation and contributions to satellite services, advancing global connectivity and technology.
Outstanding Data Center Company
Shortlist
-
Aligned Data Centers
-
CtrlS Datacenters
-
EdgeConneX
This award recognizes a data center company leading in design, infrastructure, operations, sustainable solutions, robust connectivity, and customer service.
Outstanding Network Solutions Provider
Shortlist
-
HFCL Limited
-
PCCW Global | Console Connect
-
RETN
Recognizing a company providing innovative enterprise network solutions (SDN, multi-cloud, security) empowering telcos’ digital transformation.
Outstanding Digital Infrastructure Investor
Shortlist
-
AdaniConneX
-
Elea Data Centers
-
Telstra
Recognizing an investor leading in digital infrastructure investments, driving innovation and impacting global/regional infrastructure advancement.
Outstanding Innovation
Shortlist
-
Blue Arcus Technologies Inc.
-
Duos Edge AI and Duos Technologies Group
-
XYZ Reality
Recognizing exceptional achievements in transforming infrastructure services through cutting-edge technologies, enhancing efficiency, scalability, security, and customer experience.
Pacific Region Impact Award
Shortlist
-
K Tower PNG
-
Telecable
-
Vodafone Cook Islands
Recognizing significant contributions to advancing digital infrastructure and connectivity within the Pacific Region, including remote island communities, bridging the digital divide, and promoting global digital inclusion.
Richard J. Barber PTC Distinguished Service Award
This award recognizes a member, staff person, or volunteer who has provided exceptional service to PTC over a significant period of time. Named in honor of Richard J. Barber (1936-2014), PTC’s founding executive director.
Winner to be announced at PTC’26 Awards Breakfast Ceremony.
→ All shortlist finalists must attend PTC’26 Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, 21 January, no exceptions. Failure to comply can result in forfeiture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the PTC Awards?
The PTC Awards are intended to acknowledge the outstanding contributions being made to improve the ability of people and firms in the Pacific region to connect, communicate, collaborate, and experience an enhanced quality of life.
Who is eligible to enter?
Any company, organization, institution, or individual (depending on the award category) involved in the digital infrastructure industry is eligible to submit a nomination. While the PTC Awards highlight contributions to the Pacific region, global entities that do business in or positively impact the Pacific are welcome to apply.
How does the Pacific Telecommunications Council define the Pacific region?
The Pacific region includes any countries or territories on or near the Pacific Ocean, including North America, much of Central and South America, the Pacific islands, Australia and New Zealand, China and Southeast Asia, the Korean Peninsula, and Russia.
Where can I submit an entry?
All entries must be submitted online at PTC26Awards.secure-platform.com
How many categories are there?
There is a total of 11 categories in which entries can be submitted.
What are the criteria for the awards?
The following four criteria apply to each of the categories:
- Overall Summary: Why is this nominated entity deserving of an award?
- Describe key aspects of the company, innovation, organization, consortium, ecosystem, or leader; the specific contribution made by the organization or individual; the competitive or market context; the prior art, the nature of the transformation, customer value created, etc.
- Quantitative Impact: What quantifiable results have been achieved?
- This might be measured in terms of revenues, profits, subscribers, ARPU, EBITDA, monthly average users, number of students or employees trained, cycle time reduction, patents issued, interconnection bandwidth, peak data rates, customer satisfaction metrics, employee satisfaction metrics, churn, sites deployed, market share, etc. (Note: Results must be achieved by the nomination deadline, not planned.)
- Qualitative Impact: What has the qualitative impact been?
- For example, ameliorating the digital divide, reaching the unconnected, increased user/subscriber, wholesale, or other end-customer benefits, customer testimonials, community contributions, workflow or journey reengineering, organization restructuring including internal, mergers or acquisitions, divestitures, etc. (Note: Results must be achieved by the nomination deadline, not planned.)
- PTC Alignment: How does the nominated entity’s work conform to PTC’s vision and mission?
- PTC’s vision is a better world where people and organizations are connected through the innovative use of information and communication technologies (ICT). Its mission is to advance the ethical development and use of information and communication technologies through collaboration, knowledge, and outreach. Read more at https://www.ptc.org/about/.
Who are the judges?
The PTC Awards judges represent a broad cross-section of industry executive thought and leadership from a variety of network-centric industry segments.
How are the judges selected?
Judges are selected based on their industry knowledge, diversity of experience, and objectivity.
Do judges get paid?
No. There is no compensation for judges. However, serving as a judge offers the benefit of helping further the mission and vision of PTC in using ICT to ensure progress in the industry while improving the quality of life in Pacific Rim communities.
How does the judging process work?
Judges will access the official online awards portal, review each entry (unless there is a conflict of interest), and use a numerical scoring system to rate the merits of each entry based on the given criteria. Each entry is evaluated quantitatively against multiple criteria, with a strict mathematical protocol used to combine the perspectives of each of the independent judges. An entry with the highest cumulative points will be considered as the winner of a category.
What criteria will the judges use to evaluate an entry?
Judges will evaluate an entry based on the responses to the questions that are presented in each category.
Will a shortlist of finalists be announced?
Yes, we intend to announce a shortlist of finalists a couple of months before the PTC Awards event. Check PTC’26 Awards periodically for the latest updates and information about the awards.
When will winners be announced?
Winners will be announced at the PTC Annual Conference in Honolulu at the awards breakfast ceremony event, which will be held on 21 January 2026. Additional details about this event can also be found at PTC Awards.
What will winners receive at the ceremony?
Winners will receive a one-of-a-kind PTC Awards trophy, and the unique value, prestige, and recognition associated with the award and the contributions being acknowledged.
How will anyone know who has won?
Information about the PTC Awards winners – such as the entity, which award, and a description of the award – will be announced and maintained on various PTC information, communications, and social media channels. Moreover, winners will have permission to communicate their award in their own print and online materials.
