Celebrating Organizations Rising to New Heights in Software Supply Chain Excellence and Innovation
The Elevate Awards celebrate you — the leaders, organizations, and teams of bold innovators delivering remarkable results across the SDLC. You are the driving engine for innovation across enterprises and government agencies around the globe and deserve to be recognized for your success.
2025 Award Categories
Leader of the Year
A visionary leader driving innovation, ROI, and a culture of secure software delivery.
Tech Debt Destroyer
A team that tackled technical debt, modernized workflows, and improved development velocity.
Fastest Time to Value
A Customer achieving rapid results through focused implementation and fast adoption.
Software Supply Chain Impact
An organization delivering enterprise-wide ROI through optimized SDLC practices.
Collaboration Catalyst
A team that broke down silos and improved cross-functional collaboration with measurable outcomes.
DevSecOps Trailblazing Team of the Year
A forward-thinking team leading the way in secure, scalable software delivery.
Why Participate in Elevate Awards?
Since launching in 2021, the Sonatype Elevate Awards have sparked incredible customer engagement. In 2024, Sonatype witnessed an impressive outpouring of enthusiasm, with record-breaking submissions! These valued customers stepped forward to showcase their trailblazing efforts and innovation. We proudly recognized 22 Finalists and 15 Winners who demonstrated the power of Sonatype solutions.
Now it’s your turn to step into the spotlight. Share your team’s success story — the one that broke silos, boosted efficiency, and delivered real results.
- Global acclaim: Celebrate your team’s hard-won victories and be recognized for a job well done.
- Exclusive roundtable invitation: Your organization will be invited to join this year’s exclusive Customer Roundtable on October 17th in Austin, TX.
- Share your insights: Highlight your innovative use of Sonatype products and be featured across the Sonatype community, our website, social media, and leading press outlets.
Your team’s achievements deserve to be celebrated beyond your organization’s walls. Submit your entry today!
Remember these Key Dates
April 21st
June 23rd
October
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enter?
Fill out this form to submit a nomination on behalf of your organization. Nominations can be made via text or video.
Who is eligible to participate?
All active Sonatype customers are eligible for the Elevate Awards. You can nominate yourself, or you can submit on behalf of another person or organization.
What makes a winning submission?
Each category celebrates a different kind of success, but all winning submissions are focused, outcome-driven, and backed by real impact. The strongest entries clearly explain the challenge, the action taken, and the measurable results. Use specific metrics where possible, and keep your story concise. Consider using GenAI tools to help refine your narrative and highlight key achievements.
Leader of the Year: A visionary leader driving innovation, ROI, and a culture of secure software delivery.
Fastest Time-to-Value: A customer achieving rapid results through focused implementation and fast adoption.
Tech Debt Destroyer: A team that tackled technical debt, modernized workflows, and improved development velocity.
DevSecOps Trailblazer: A forward-thinking team leading the way in secure, scalable software delivery.
Software Supply Chain Impact: An organization delivering enterprise-wide ROI through optimized SDLC practices.
Collaboration Catalyst: A team that broke down silos and improved cross-functional collaboration with measurable outcomes.
Can I enter multiple categories?
Yes! However, we ask that you enter only once per category.
Can I submit for an award based on work started prior to the past year?
Yes! We recognize innovating in software can take time. We want to celebrate these stories of innovation.
How will my responses be used?
We respect your privacy. Submissions won’t be shared without your permission. If selected as a winner, we’d love to collaborate on a case study or video to showcase your success. We’ll work with you to tell the story in a way that aligns with your comfort level.
If my organization is selected as a winner, what do we receive?
Winning organizations will receive a custom Elevate Award trophy and are celebrated across the Sonatype community, website, social media, and press. A representative from each winning organization will also be invited to join this year’s exclusive Winner’s Roundtable and celebration on October 17th in Austin, TX.
