The Digital Transformers Awards, founded in 2015 by Cognizant, New People, and Lubbers de Jong, recognized digital innovators in the Netherlands. After a hiatus, it has been relaunched as the Data Transformer Awards, focusing on data & AI. The 2025 event will announce the top Data Transformer in the Netherlands on November 13th.
Data & AI Disruptor Award (Start-ups & Scale-ups)
This category celebrates audacity and agility.
Data & AI Transformer Award (Large Enterprises)
This category honors vision and execution.
Nominations close 25 September 2025 at 1pm CET.
Award Criteria Overview
Showcase groundbreaking work and be recognized as a leader in data and AI innovation. Before you submit your nomination, here's a sneak peek into what our esteemed jury will be looking for:
Round 1: Best Project / Use Case (Focus on Output)
Methodology
What innovative methodologies have you implemented in your data and AI projects, and how have they led to successful outcomes?
Collaboration
How do you foster collaboration within your team and with external partners, and can you share a specific instance where this significantly improved a project?
Value
How have your data and AI initiatives created value for your organization or clients, and can you quantify the impact in terms of revenue, cost savings, or other metrics?
Readiness
How prepared is your organization to implement and scale data and AI solutions, and can you provide examples of how you have addressed readiness issues in past projects?
Change Management
How do you manage change within your organization when implementing new data and AI solutions, and can you share a case where effective change management led to a successful project outcome?
Modernisation
How have you modernized your data infrastructure and processes, and can you provide examples of how modernization has improved your operations?
Regulation
How do you ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations in your projects, and can you share an example of how you navigated regulatory challenges?
Round 2: Best Role Model (Focus on Outcome)
Impact on Persona's
How has your project positively impacted the key personas involved, and can you provide specific examples of these impacts?
Impact on the Enterprise
What measurable benefits has your project brought to the enterprise, such as increased efficiency, cost savings, or revenue growth?
Impact on the Customer
How has your project improved the customer experience, and can you share any feedback or metrics that demonstrate this improvement?
Responsible
How do you ensure that your data and AI practices are ethical and responsible, and can you provide examples of how you have addressed ethical concerns?
Sustainable
What steps have you taken to ensure the sustainability of your project, both environmentally and operationally?
Governance
How do you manage data governance in your project, and what measures do you have in place to ensure compliance with relevant regulations?
First Mover
How has your project demonstrated innovation and leadership in your industry, and what makes it a first mover in its field?
Speed of Adoption
How quickly and effectively has your project been adopted by users, and what strategies did you employ to facilitate this adoption?
Remember, all nominations must be submitted in English.
An evening to remember: the Data Transformer Awards Kick-Off was a great success and sets the stage for an exciting journey towards the main event on November 13.
After a five-year hiatus, the Digital Transformer Awards are evolving and returning in 2025 as the Data Transformer Awards, ready to spotlight the Netherlands' leading talent in Data and AI. This transformation reflects the increasing importance of data-driven strategies in today's business landscape. The awards will recognize individuals from start-ups to enterprise companies that have successfully redefined their essence by leveraging data and AI.
Are you involved in the data and AI landscape, or do you know someone who is? The Data Transformer Awards program acknowledges individuals or organizations that significantly contribute to this field. This could involve using tools like Gen AI to influence markets and introduce new opportunities or integrating data and AI into organizational processes, enhancing customer experiences. Regardless of whether they are a startup, a growing business, or a large enterprise, these awards recognize their contributions.
