Honoring the best in machine vision innovation.

The 2026 Vision Systems Design program recognizes technology developers demonstrating excellence in serving the machine vision community.

We are seeking submissions in the areas such as the following:

• Vision Systems
• Cameras – Visible
• Cameras – Non-Visible
• Cameras – 3D
• Cameras – Specialty (High-Speed, Scientific)
• Image Sensors
• Lighting, Lenses, and Optics
• Camera Accessories/Connectivity: Enclosures, cables, connectors, extenders, interfaces, mounts, etc
• Software
• Frame Grabbers and Boards
• Embedded Vision: Cameras, Computers, Boards, Processors, Development Kit, Components
• Robotics
• Unmanned

If your product is original, innovative, saves your client money, is more efficient than products currently available, and has a novel approach, complete your nomination today.

Early Bird Deadline: January 6, 2026 

Early Bird Rate: $545

Regular Submission Deadline: February 3, 2026

Regular Submission Rate: $695

BE RECOGNIZED
Honorees have made groundbreaking contributions to the vision and imaging industry and are recognized as leaders and innovators to the largest collection of industry professionals, with coverage on vision-systems.com.

INCREASE CREDIBILITY
Being an honoree is validation of your product, project or application from a credible third party to the vision and imaging industry. It’s a great way to reinforce the quality of your innovation to existing and potential customers.

GAIN A SALES AND MARKETING ADVANTAGE
Being recognized with a 2026 Vision Systems Design Innovators Award is an additional tool for your team to use as part of their sales pitch. Companies recognized with this prestigious distinction can better compete for business as recognized honorees who are less risky for potential customers.

SET YOURSELF APART
Honorees rise above the competition and instantly tell the vision and imaging industry that their innovation is unique and worthy of review.

How To Submit

Creating An Account

• Login or create your account using the form on the left
• After you have created your account, you’ll be prompted to submit your entry. Click here to begin your entry.
• If you are interrupted and don’t have time to complete your entry, your entry will be saved as IN PROGRESS until you have time to complete it. If you forget your password, click “lost password” Any required fields that are not filled in will be highlighted in red when you hit SAVE.
• When your entry is complete, click ADD TO CART.
• At this point, you can either ENTER ANOTHER SUBMISSION or CHECKOUT.
• At CHECKOUT, submit your credit card details and click PROCESS. (Only click PROCESS one time!)

Submission Rates

• Early Bird Entry Rate: $545 per entry received on or prior to the deadline of January 6, 2026
• Regular Entry Rate (Deadline: February 3, 2026): $695 per entry

Troubleshooting Your Electronic Entry

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Selection Process
Each Vision Systems Design Innovators Awards Entry Should Address the Following:

• How your product/service/software helps customers meet their objectives, reduce operational expenses, and/or develop new revenue sources.
• The unique features of this product or solution as it compares to competing solutions

Judges Will Review Your Entry Based on the Following Criteria:

• Originality
• Innovation
• Positive impact on the customer
• How well it addresses a new or existing requirement
• Novelty of approach
• Cost-effectiveness

Make Sure to Include the Following in Your Judges Packet:

• A spec sheet – detailing the parameters the product or service is designed to meet.
• A brief technical description of how the product works.
• A photo or photos
• Please Note: No more than 5 extra pages of documentation, including spec sheets, are allowed. Pictures, diagrams and/or charts do not count toward your 5 pages.

We want your entry to be as powerful and impressive as possible. Here are a few tips that will let the judges see your entry in the most favorable light.

Block time out on your calendar. Map out some time on your schedule so you can focus on your entry. Use specific, quantitative, and instantly credible language. Avoid the urge to just copy and paste the text from your marketing collateral or website.

Be sure to answer the following questions about the product/service/software. How does your product/service/software help customers meet their objectives? How does it reduce operational expenses and/or develop new revenue sources? What are the unique features of this product as it compares to competing solutions? What makes it innovative?

Get input from the technical/engineering team. Coworkers at your company can help provide specific examples on how the development impacts the machine vision community.

Download a preview of the entry form and compile your answers before completing the online entry. Once you’ve compiled your data review your draft and confirm it clearly demonstrates one of the following criteria: Originality, Innovation, Positive impact on the customer, How well it addresses a new or existing requirement, Novelty of approach, Cost-effectiveness.

Back up your claims with supporting evidence such as charts, tables, or testimonials. Make it as easy as possible for the judges to look at your entry in the most favorable light.

Reach out to awards@endeavorb2b.com with any further questions.