Judged against defined criteria, not against fashion

Three categories are open at launch. Each is scored on the same weighted rubric, so a result reflects the product — not the size of the company behind it. A category may return no winner at all if no entry meets the standard.

How judging works

Every entry meets the same weighted rubric

JIMSO recognises exceptional digital and software products through an evidence-based, weighted evaluation. Every entry is scored 0–100 across six criteria: problem significance and market relevance (15), product quality and UX (20), innovation and differentiation (20), evidence of impact and traction (25), execution and scalability (15), and submission clarity and integrity (5).

A product must score at least 75 to reach the finalist stage and at least 82 to be named a winner. In any category, a season produces up to five finalists and a single winner — or no award at all, if no entry meets the standard. Categories are reviewed and configured each season; the categories below are the current launch set and are not a permanent or fixed list.

Problem significance & market relevance: 15
Product quality & UX: 20
Innovation & differentiation: 20
Evidence of impact & traction: 25
Execution & scalability: 15
Submission clarity & integrity: 5

Score range: 0–100
Finalist threshold: 75
Winner threshold: 82

A season produces up to five finalists and a single winner in each category — or no award, if no entry clears the bar.

Open at launch

Three categories, each on its own case

Categories are reviewed and configured each season; the set below is the current launch configuration, not a permanent or fixed list. Choose the one where your product’s strongest case lies — you may enter more than one if it genuinely fits each.

Best B2B Software Product

For products that solve a real operational problem for other businesses. Judged on execution, reliability, measurable value and depth of product thinking.

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Best AI Product

For products where AI does meaningful work, not decoration. Judged on real capability, quality of output, responsible design and the value delivered to users.

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Best New Product

For products released recently that already show unusual clarity and quality. Judged on execution and evidence, not on runway or valuation.

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