The XR Awards are returning for their fourth year, celebrating the best augmented, virtual, and mixed reality innovations over the past 12 months. Each year, the XR Awards proudly highlight a diverse range of end-users, individuals, and companies that are leaders in the enterprise XR space.
This prestigious global event recognizes innovation and success in XR and collaboration technology. This year, numerous categories are available for vendors to compete in.
As a fully digital event, the XR Awards eliminate typical participation costs such as table fees, travel, and accommodation expenses. Vendors are only required to pay a small application fee to enter.
This year’s online showcase event will highlight the best in enterprise XR solutions, hardware vendors, and end users. In 2024, esteemed global companies such as Pfizer, ELB Learning, Qualcomm, Virtualware, and HTC VIVE won big at the XR Awards, allowing these major industry players to share success stories with XR Today’s worldwide audience.
The XR Awards 2025 has assembled a panel of judges from various sectors within the AR, VR, and MR industries to select the finalists and winners. The judges represent markets such as manufacturing, education, and advertising.
Remember, applications must be submitted by Friday, April 11th, 2025, in time for the live XR Awards show on Thursday, May 29th, 2025. Download your application or set a reminder so you don’t miss out!
Reasons to Apply for XR Awards 2025
The XR Awards offer numerous benefits for both applicants and viewers of the event. For those applying, the XR Awards provide an accessible platform for promotion across XR Today’s channels.
Applications are open to global firms and individuals, and the application webpage is accessible to companies worldwide. The online event is free and can be streamed from anywhere, and the show will take place on Thursday, May 29th, 2025.
The XR Awards’ global reach also creates a substantial platform for finalists to showcase their brands. XR Today will promote winning brands, enhancing their promotional strategies cost-effectively and inclusively.
Thanks to the digital-focused nature of the event, the XR Awards 2025 offers an affordable and high-return opportunity. Applicants can share their success stories with XR Today’s extensive readership and online audience without incurring the typical costs of travel and accommodation—vendors are only required to pay a small application fee.
The event features a carefully selected group of industry-leading judges to ensure credibility and fairness throughout the application process. Each submission receives objective evaluation, giving every applicant an equal chance to win.
Apply to the XR Awards Today!
Don’t forget applications are due by Friday, April 11th, 2025, for the live XR Awards show on Thursday, May 29th, 2025.
This year, the XR Awards features 13 categories thoughtfully designed to align with the continuously evolving XR industry. Three new categories have been introduced: Best Augmented Reality Smart Glasses, Best Augmented Reality App, and Best XR Marketing/Advertising Solution, reflecting the latest industry trends.
Additionally, the XR Awards 2025 maintains the tradition of offering two free-to-enter categories: Best XR Transformation Story and Best XR Experience, aimed at recognizing dedicated industry innovators.
To enter, please refer to the XR Awards application form and visit the XR Awards webpage for more information on key dates and judges.
