APAC Award Introduction
At The Open Group, we envision a world of Boundaryless Information Flow™️, We believe that Open Standards play a pivotal role in breaking down barriers and fostering interoperability across systems, industries, and geographies. The APAC Award aligns with this vision by acknowledging those who have embraced and championed Open EA Standards, enabling organizations to achieve true Boundaryless Information Flow™️.
The Open Group APAC Award stands as one of the most prominent and prestigious award in the APAC region, recognizing impact, leadership, excellence and innovation, and in the application and advancement of Open EA Standards and Open Source Software.
The APAC Award symbolizes global recognition of outstanding contributions and remarkable achievements in driving the adoption, implementation, and impact of Open EA Standards across industries. It celebrates the transformative power of Open EA Standards, represents a mark of distinction and serves as a testament to the recipient's dedication, expertise, and the field of Open EA Standards.
By receiving the APAC Award, you are not only being recognized for your exceptional accomplishments, but you are also joining a community of like-minded innovators and leaders who are driving the boundaryless information flow revolution. This esteemed award signifies your commitment to openness, collaboration, and innovation, and positions you as a thought leader and influencer in your field.
Nomination Guidelines
- Nominations are open to organizations across the world having presence in the APAC region
- Any organization is eligible to submit nominations and need not be members of The Open Group
- Completed nominations are to be submitted through online nomination form
- Completed nominations must be received no later than October 31, 2023
- Organizations can submit more than one nomination in more than one category, but each nomination must be for a different project. Projects that have won an award in a previous year are not eligible to participate in this year’s awards
- Nominees may be contacted by the evaluation team / members of the jury for interviews to collect further detail
- The winners of awards will be announced in December, 2023
Important：
- No entries received after the closing date will be accepted under any circumstances
- All entries and supporting material will be kept strictly confidential by our panel of judges and shall be securely destroyed upon request
- We might request a further interview with the executive managing the programme that is being nominated,The objective of the interview is to gain deeper insights for the purposes of judging；
- Participation in the award is an organizational act, not an individual act; organizations participating in the award must have the right or be fully authorized by the owner to register for the award and be responsible for the authenticity of the content of the declared project/report
- If you are nominating an enterprise that you do not work for, please attach written permission for this nomination from a senior leader in that enterprise. Please ensure that the permission includes willingness to discuss the enterprise’s EA practice on stage at The Open Group Award and Summit
Standards
The list of finalists will be based on a comprehensive in-depth evaluation of the quality and quantity of their nominations.
A panel of judging experts, composed of The Open Group's experts and invited architecture domain experts, will select and identify the shortlisted organizations and interview them, if necessary, to carefully select the winners. Experts from The Open Group will form the judging panel to screen nominees and, if necessary, interview them.
All submissions are scored using proprietary quantitative and qualitative methods. Evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to:
- The TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition
- The Open Agile Architecture™️/O-AA™️ Standard
- ArchiMate® 3.2 Specification
- The Open Group IT4IT™ Standard, Version 3.0: A Reference Architecture for Managing Digital
- Digital Practitioner Body of Knowledge™/DPBoK™️ Standard
In addition to the above criteria, the relevant aspects of problem presentation and resolution, business and technical solutions and their application and implementation, results and impact will be considered.
All conversations during the judging process will be strictly confidential. If any of our conversations are to be used in future published research, we will seek your express permission in advance.
Timelines
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| 06/07–10/31 |
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| 09/20–11/20 |
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| 10/20–11/30 | Project/Initiative onsite/online interview |
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| 11/30–12/15 |
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| 2023/12/15 | Annual Awards Ceremony | Collaborate with The Open Group staff to arrange for timely participation in award related activities |
Tips：
- If an on-site review is required, The Open Group will contact the applicant to confirm the date and time of the on-site review (between October 31 and November 30, 2023). During The judging period, the transportation and accommodation expenses of the judging panel will be borne by the applicant. Each on-site judging will involve 2~3 judges and one employee of The Open Group.
- The list of evaluation organizations, The scoring criteria and the scoring results of the application materials are the property of The Open Group and will not be made public. The Open Group will send a written notice to the applicant's designated contact at the end of the materials review phase.
Award Category
Impact Award in Open EA Standards
- Organizational Impact Award in Open EA Standards
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Key words: Impact · Leadership · Excellence
Subjects：Organizations
Description：Acknowledges an organization that has made significant strides in implementing Open EA Standards and open source software, demonstrating a marked improvement in efficiency, interoperability, or other key indicators.
Requirements：Participating organizations should have influence in the field of open architecture, have strong brand value and good reputation in the market, make a positive impact on society through practical solutions, and create long-term value for society and themselves in a sustainable way.
- Individual Impact Award in Open EA Standards
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Key words: Impact · Leadership · Excellence
Subjects： Individuals
Description：Recognizes individuals who have had an outstanding impact in advancing open architecture standards. It aims to encourage and celebrate the promotion of open architecture standards, promote innovation, interoperability and shared resources in the technology industry, and create a more open, collaborative and sustainable environment for the entire industry and society.
Requirements：Participants should have some influence and appeal in the field of open architecture, have a good image reputation in the field, and bring positive impact to society by promoting and proposing practical solutions, so as to create long-term value for society in a sustainable way.
Leadership Award in Open EA Standards
- Leadership Award in Open EA Standards for Organizations
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Key words: Leadership · Excellence · Responsibility
Subjects：Organizations
Description：Recognizes the organization that has demonstrated excellence in its application of Open EA Standards and open source software, introducing innovative solutions that address complex challenges.
Requirements：Participating organizations should have a position of authority within the industry and demonstrate leadership in the strategic planning and development of open architecture standards, leadership in technology innovation and standards development, and a driving force for ecosystem collaboration and connectivity.
- Leadership Award in Open EA Standards for Individuals
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Key words: Leadership · Excellence · Responsibility
Subjects：Individuals
Description：It recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in the use of open architecture standards and open source software, resulting in significant improvements in efficiency, interoperability, or other key metrics.
Requirements：Participants should have a position of authority in the industry and demonstrate leadership in the strategic planning and development of open architecture standards, leadership in technology innovation and standards development, and a driving force for ecosystem collaboration and connectivity.
Excellence & Innovation Award in Open EA Standards
- Excellence & Innovation Award in Open EA Standards for Organization
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Key words: Innovation · Breakthrough · Open
Subjects：Organizations
Description：To recognize organizations that have demonstrated outstanding innovative capabilities and contributions in the application of open architecture standards and open source software, in order to stimulate the development and innovation of the industry and promote the widespread application and popularization of open architecture standards in the field of technology.
Requirements：Participating organizations should demonstrate a deep understanding and application of open architecture standards, have at least one innovative solution and product, and promote the development and application of standards through innovative and open methods and thinking.
- Excellence & Innovation Award in Open EA Standards for Individuals
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Key words: Innovation · Breakthrough · Open
Subjects：Individuals
Description：To recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding innovative capabilities and contributions in the application of open architecture standards and open source software, in order to stimulate the development and innovation of the industry and promote the wide application and popularization of open architecture standards in the field of technology.
Requirements：Participants should demonstrate a deep understanding and application of open architecture standards, participate in or propose at least one innovative solution and product, and advocate the development and application of standards through innovative and open methods and thinking.
Women in Open EA Standards Awards
- Promising Initiative for Women in EA Award
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Key words: Initiatives · Equality
Subjects：Organizations
Description：It aims to recognize and inspire more organizations to create an inclusive and diverse environment in the architecture field, promote women's outstanding achievements in leadership positions, innovative projects and professional development, promote gender equality, provide more opportunities for women to showcase their talents and development potential, and promote progress and innovation in the entire architecture field.
Requirements：Participating organizations need to have at least one promising initiative or program in the field of open architecture, while actively advocating for gender equality, providing equal opportunities, and increasing women's participation and influence in the field of architecture within the organization and in the industry.
- Women's Leadership in Open EA Standards Award
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Key words: Women · Leadership
Subjects：Individuals
Description：To recognize women who have promoted win-win cooperation, partnership building in the Open Architecture standards ecosystem, or who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in promoting and empowering women in this field. It aims to praise and inspire women's leadership in the field of technology, demonstrate the important contributions of women in the field of open architecture standards, promote the development of gender equality and diversity, and encourage more women to participate in and lead technological innovation, bringing greater progress and prosperity to the entire industry.
Requirements：Participants need to be women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills, a deep understanding and application of open architecture standards, and have played an important role in driving standards development and practice in the organization.
Rising Star Award in Open EA Standards
- Rising Star Award for Organizations
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Key words: 1-8 years · Impact · Potential
Subjects：Organizations
Description：It aims to recognize the outstanding talent and potential of rising star organizations in the field of open architecture standards, encourage them to continue to innovate, and bring new ideas and solutions to the industry, promote the progress and development of open architecture standards, and bring new vitality and driving force to the technology field.
Requirements：The participating organizations have been engaged in the field of open architecture standards and open source software for no more than 8 years, have a unique understanding of open architecture standards and technical capabilities, have made remarkable achievements in a short period of time, and have innovative thinking, practical ability and development potential.
- Rising Star Award for Individuals
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Key words: 1-8 years · Impact · Potential
Subjects：Individuals
Description：It aims to recognize emerging individuals who show outstanding talent and potential in the field of open architecture standards, and bring new ideas and solutions to the industry, promote the progress and development of open architecture standards, and bring new vitality and driving force to the technology field.
Requirements：The participants have been engaged in the field of open architecture standards and open source software for no more than 8 years, have a unique understanding of open architecture standards and technical ability, have made remarkable achievements in a short period of time, and have innovative thinking, practical ability and development potential.
Inclusive Initiative Award for Organizations
- Inclusive Initiative Award for Organizations
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Key Words：Diversity · Equality · Flexibility · Containmen
Subjects：Organizations
Description：To recognize and encourage organizations to inspire diversity and inclusion in the field of open architecture standards, share and promote best practices, and contribute to creating a more inclusive and diverse open architecture ecosystem.
Requirements：Participating organizations should demonstrate positive inclusion initiatives, such as promoting diverse participation, providing equal opportunities, promoting an inclusive culture, and embracing diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Open EA Standards Ecosystem Award
- Open EA Standards Ecosystem Award
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Key Words：Energy · Ecosystem · Partner · Community
Subjects：Organizations
Description：It aims to recognize organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the Open Architecture Standards ecosystem and inspire organizations to take a leadership role in the Open Architecture Standards ecosystem, promote mutually beneficial partnerships, promote technological innovation and development, and build a prosperous, sustainable and interconnected open architecture standards ecosystem.
Requirements：Participating organizations should demonstrate positive actions to promote open architecture standards, including following and contributing to open architecture standards, promoting cooperation and interoperability, promoting open innovation and cross-border cooperation, and building architecture related communities.
ESG Architecture Award
- ESG Architecture Award for Organizations
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Key Words：ESG · Long-term · Sustainability
Subjects：Organizations
Description：Aims to inspire and encourage the adoption of ESG principles in architecture, promoting sustainable practices and responsible business behavior. By recognizing exemplary achievements, this award motivates organizations to prioritize ESG considerations in their architectural decision-making processes and contribute to a more sustainable and socially conscious future.
Requirements：Participating organizations should continue to focus on and actively promote the integration and implementation of ESG factors in corporate decision-making and operations, and should demonstrate leadership in sustainability, social responsibility and good governance, innovative solutions and practice of ESG standards.
Jury Co-Chairs Award
- Jury Co-Chairs’ Award
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Description：The Jury Co-Chair Award is a unique recognition for an individual, organization, or initiative that embodies the spirit and vision of open EA standards and open source software. This special award, at the sole discretion of the judging co-chairs, is designed to recognize and celebrate someone or something that has made an extraordinary impact outside the typical award category. The recipient of this award may have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, or impact in advancing the cause of open standards and open source software. This may include transformative initiatives, groundbreaking research, visionary leadership, or unparalleled contributions to the community. This award is a testament to the flexibility and inclusiveness of the open EA standards community, recognizing how diverse contributions can shape and drive progress in this field.