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title: "Whitepaper Summit Awards"
url: https://whitepapersummit.com/awards/
description: "The Whitepaper Summit Awards recognise rigorous, transparent and decision-useful research."
published: 2026-07-25
updated: 2026-07-25
---

# Whitepaper Summit Awards

Published 2026-07-25

EVIDENCE IN PRACTICE / AWARDS

Recognition for research, analysis and briefing work that helps modern teams make a better-informed decision.

## Assessment abstract

Work is considered for the quality of its evidence, the openness of its method and the practical value of its conclusion.

CRITERION 01

## Research rigour

Sources, evidence and analysis that can withstand informed scrutiny.

CRITERION 02

## Decision utility

Research framed around a consequential, real-world choice.

CRITERION 03

## Transparent method

Assumptions, limits and material uncertainties stated clearly.

CRITERION 04

## Original insight

A useful finding that advances the discussion beyond familiar claims.

## Awards index

The index records every published recipient with its category, year, citation and supporting rationale.
