NOMINATIONS OPEN
AINA Awards 2026
The AINA Awards recognize firms and practitioners who are making measurable, responsible progress with AI. Nominations are open!
Firm Award
AI Implementation
This award recognizes firms that have moved beyond experimentation to materially transform how work gets done using AI.
Firm Award
AI Strategy & Responsible Leadership
This award recognizes firms that have thoughtfully designed and executed AI strategies, and began building frameworks for responsible adoption of AI systems.
Individual Award
AI Workflow Innovation
This award recognizes an individual who designed or championed a practical AI-enabled workflow that materially improved how work gets done.
Individual Award
AI Educatoin & Training Excellence
This award recognizes an individual leading meaningful education, training, or enablement efforts that prepare professionals to work confidently with AI.
Award Categories
Prizes for winners
Winners this year will be honored on the main stage at the Scaling New Heights Conference in Orlando on June 17, 2026.
prizes including:
Conference pass and T&E to the Scaling New Heights Conference
A featured guest episode on the AI Native Accounting Podcast
Official AI Native Accounting Award designation and digital badges
A closed door strategy session focused on scaling their next AI strategies
NOMINATIONS OPEN
AINA Awards 2026
The AINA Awards recognize firms and practitioners who are making measurable, responsible progress with AI.
Prizes for winners
Winners this year will be honored on the main stage at the Scaling New Heights Conference in Orlando on June 17, 2026.
prizes including:
Conference pass and T&E to the Scaling New Heights Conference
A featured guest episode on the AI Native Accounting Podcast
Official AI Native Accounting Award designation and digital badges
A closed door strategy session focused on scaling their next AI strategies
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council exists to protect the integrity and credibility of the Foundation’s work, particularly the Awards program and Scholarship distributions. Council members are selected for their experience, judgment, and contribution to the profession.
Award Categories
Firm Award
AI Implementation
This award recognizes firms that have moved beyond experimentation to materially transform how work gets done using AI.
Firm Award
AI Strategy & Responsible Leadership
This award recognizes firms that have thoughtfully designed and executed AI strategies, and began building frameworks for responsible adoption of AI systems.
Individual Award
AI Workflow Innovation
This award recognizes an individual who designed or championed a practical AI-enabled workflow that materially improved how work gets done.
Individual Award
AI Educatoin & Training Excellence
This award recognizes an individual leading meaningful education, training, or enablement efforts that prepare professionals to work confidently with AI.
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council exists to protect the integrity and credibility of the Foundation’s work, particularly the Awards program and Scholarship distributions. Council members are selected for their experience, judgment, and contribution to the profession.
Award Categories
Firm Award
AI Implementation
This award recognizes firms that have moved beyond experimentation to materially transform how work gets done using AI.
Firm Award
AI Strategy & Responsible Leadership
This award recognizes firms that have thoughtfully designed and executed AI strategies, and began building frameworks for responsible adoption of AI systems.
Individual Award
AI Workflow Innovation
For proving that thoughtful governance and real results aren't mutually exclusive.
Individual Award
AI Education & Training Excellence
This award recognizes an individual leading meaningful education, training, or enablement efforts that prepare professionals to work confidently with AI.
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council exists to protect the integrity and credibility of the Foundation’s work, particularly the Awards program and Scholarship distributions. Council members are selected for their experience, judgment, and contribution to the profession.