AWARD CATEGORIES
FOR 2026

01 VALUE CREATION CHAMPIONS ORGANIZATION-WIDE AWARD

A company-wide award recognizing GCCs that have rapidly evolved from being a pure-play cost centers to a value creation Hubs. This category will assess GCCs on the nature and type of transformation, the drivers, the key milestones, and metrics achieved and the key outcomes – across ER&D, Enterprise IT, and GBS teams.

02 GREAT PLACE TO INNOVATE ORGANIZATION-WIDE AWARD

A company-wide award celebrating GCCs that are focused on value creation from India and have made concerted efforts across five key areas: Organization Charter, Culture, Internal Programs & Processes, External Linkages, and Innovation Metrics. The assessment criteria will focus on how conducive the GCC’s environment is for innovation and will also measure the pervasiveness of the innovative mindset and culture.

03 AI EXCELLENCE AWARD ORGANIZATION-WIDE AWARD

A company-wide award recognizing GCCs that have successfully scaled Artificial Intelligence across the enterprise, driving measurable business impact. It highlights companies that demonstrate strategic vision, robust AI governance, cross-functional adoption, and innovative use cases that transform operations, enhance customer experiences, and create competitive advantage.

04 PEOPLE AND CULTURE EXCELLENCE AWARD ORGANIZATION-WIDE AWARD

Celebrates organizations that prioritize employee well-being, engagement, and growth by fostering an inclusive culture, enabling career development, and creating a workplace where talent thrives and GCCs that have built a strong employer brand and are considered employers of choice. Assessment includes company values, vision, culture, and how effectively these are communicated as part of their Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to existing and potential talent.

05 ECOSYSTEM SYNERGY AWARD ORGANIZATION-WIDE AWARD

Recognizes GCCs that have built strong, strategic partnerships with service providers and ecosystem players to accelerate innovation, scale operations, and drive measurable business impact. This award celebrates organizations that have effectively leveraged the broader ecosystem — combining internal capabilities with external expertise — to deliver transformative outcomes, enhance agility, and strengthen their global competitiveness.

06 MEGA GCCs (ZINNOV NOMINATED) ORGANIZATION-WIDE AWARD

A company-wide award recognizing GCCs that have achieved extraordinary scale, strategic impact, and operational excellence from India. Reserved for those leading complex, high-value global functions, it honours GCCs that have become true hubs of innovation, talent, and capability. As a Zinnov-nominated category, winners are selected through internal evaluation and industry insights, with no nominations required.

07 NEXT GENERATION WOMEN LEADERS INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR AWARD

An individual contributor award recognizing women leaders in India who have driven large-scale impact through business, leadership, or technology expertise. It honours those who excel in mentoring talent and inspiring industry excellence, with evaluation based on contributions to individual, organizational, and ecosystem development.

08 TECHNICAL ROLE MODEL INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR AWARD

An individual contributor award recognizing technology stalwart who inspire others to pursue technical careers through their expertise and leadership. This category also honours individuals driving significant impact in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, and Intelligent Automation.

09 AI INNOVATION VANGUARD INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR AWARD

An individual award recognizing visionary leaders who have spearheaded enterprise-wide AI transformation, fostered innovation, and delivered measurable business impact through the strategic adoption of AI.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

All Global Capability Centers (GCCs) operating from India are eligible to participate. Whether you are a fast-growing center or a mature, established organization, this platform celebrates your innovation, transformation, and leadership excellence.

Each participating organization may submit:
  • Up to three (3) nominations in the Organizational Categories, and
  • Up to twenty (20) nominations in the Individual Categories.
This structure ensures that both collective achievements and individual brilliance are recognized and celebrated.

Participating is simple:
  • Download the official Nomination Form.
  • Complete the form in full, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
  • Email the completed form to awards@zinnov.com.
Each submission brings your organization one step closer to being recognized among the trailblazers of the GCC ecosystem.

Revisions are permitted only upon request by Zinnov. In such cases, organizations will receive a two-day window to resubmit updated entries.
If no such request is made, the first submission will be considered final.

All submissions undergo a comprehensive, multi-stage evaluation process conducted by an independent jury of renowned industry leaders, domain experts, and innovation champions. This ensures a transparent, objective, and merit-based assessment for every nomination.

Zinnov upholds the highest standards of integrity. All identifiable organizational and individual details are anonymized before being shared with the jury. This ensures that each nomination is evaluated solely on merit, impact, and innovation.

Yes - constructive feedback will be shared for select nominations identified as having potential for enhancement. This enables participants to gain valuable insights for future submissions.

18th August 2026
An evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, collaboration, and innovation — where the brightest minds and most impactful GCCs take the spotlight.

For any clarifications or assistance, please reach out to us at awards@zinnov.com. Our team will be delighted to help you through the nomination process.

Participating in the Zinnov Awards offers organizations an unparalleled opportunity to:
  • Gain industry-wide recognition for excellence and innovation by the biggest GCC platform in India
  • Elevate brand visibility within the global GCC community, and
  • Celebrate your team’s achievements on a platform that honours leadership, impact, and transformation.

WHAT OUR
WINNERS SAY

This recognition from Zinnov is an affirmation of the transformative work our teams are doing to drive innovation and impact from India. It reflects the strength of our technology leadership and the value we continue to unlock through strategic execution and meaningful outcomes. It encourages us to build on this momentum and keep driving significant initiatives, not just for FIS but for the broader ecosystem we are part of.

Ramkumar Narayanan

EVP and Head of FIS India and Philippines Technology and Services Organization

Winning the Zinnov Award for Excellence in Talent Engagement in the Hybrid Age is a proud moment for all of us at Pega. It reaffirms our commitment to building a culture where people thrive, no matter where they work from. This recognition inspires us to continue innovating in how we engage, empower, and support our teams, ensuring that flexibility and inclusivity remain at the heart of our workplace. It's both a validation of what we've achieved and a motivation to raise the bar even higher in the future.

Deepak Visweswaraiah

SVP & MD, Pega India

Winning the Zinnov Award for Excellence in Talent Development and Employee Engagement highlights our commitment to building a future-ready, agile, and multi-generational workforce at DBS Tech India. This fourth Zinnov win only reinforces our efforts to build a world class technology organisation propelling our customers to live more, bank less.

Anuradha Bose

Associate VP, External Communication, DBS

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FROM THE VAULT

Zinnov Awards 2025

500+

NOMINATIONS

230

COMPANIES

10

CATEGORIES
56 LEADERS & INDUSTRY INFLUENCERS JURY MEMBERS

22

WINNERS