See the award list for GLOMO 2026

Check out the awards for this year

The Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards return to MWC26 Barcelona, celebrating over 30 years of recognising excellence in the mobile and digital industry.

With more than 200 independent judges and 30+ awards across six categories, the GLOMOs continue to honour the very best innovations shaping our connected world — from technology breakthroughs to initiatives that deliver meaningful societal impact.

For 2026, we’re proud to introduce new award categories including Best AI-Powered Network Solution, AI-Enabled Customer Experience, FinTech & Digital Commerce Innovation, Marketing for Good, Best Device <$150, and Digital Inclusion & Usage-Gap Impact. These additions reflect the industry’s accelerating focus on AI, financial innovation, inclusion, affordability, and marketing as a force for good.

The GLOMOs are the sector’s most prestigious accolade, judged by leading subject matter experts from across the globe. For over three decades, being shortlisted for a GLOMO Award has signified recognition as a serious innovator and a brand to watch. Winning a GLOMO Award represents the highest honour, acknowledging outstanding achievement across the entire digital landscape.

As the industry evolves into an era defined by intelligent infrastructure, AI-driven services, and inclusive digital growth, the GLOMOs shine a spotlight on both established and emerging organisations driving this transformation.

Don’t miss your chance to be recognised on the global stage at MWC Barcelona 2026.

See the 2026 GLOMO Awards List

The Prizes

Winning Companies

The Winner will receive the following:

  • Listing on GLOMO Awards Website as a winner
  • Invitation to receive the winners trophy on stage at the GLOMO Awards Ceremony at MWC Barcelona
  • Inclusion in a Press Announcement
  • Opportunity to work with the team to create original content which will be shared through relevant GSMA channels
  • Introduction to Conference Content team who programme the conference for the GSMA event Series, including MWC Las Vegas, MWC Africa, MWC Shanghai, MWC Kigali and the M360 Series
  • Mentions on MWC Barcelona Official Social Media Channels

Shortlisted Companies

Each Shortlisted Organisation will receive the following:

  • Listing on GLOMO Awards Website
  • Inclusion in Shortlist Livestream Announcement
  • Mentions on MWC Barcelona Official Social Media Channels
  • Free Exhibition pass to attend MWC Barcelona (One exhibition pass per submission which is successfully shortlisted)
  • Discounted tickets for colleagues to attend MWC Barcelona

The 4YFN Awards

The 4YFN Awards is a global startup competition aimed at finding the best digital startups around the world. It’s the highest official recognition offered exclusively to startups during MWC Barcelona 2025.

Five finalists, carefully selected by a remote panel of industry experts and investors, will make it to the grand finale and will be pitching on the 4YFN main stage. After the pitches, a jury of top international investors will announce the winner, who will receive an exciting award package, along with wider recognition.

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