AWARDS MISSION
Our mission is to highlight people shaping the future of tech through public contributions — helping others learn, creating useful products, and sharing ideas that move the industry forward. We recognize work that makes a clear, practical difference for the tech community
What do you get?
Visibility & Recognition
We feature selected nominees on The Top Voices — a global community-driven media platform for founders, product leaders, and VCs. Your work deserves to be seen.
Proof of Impact
Your nomination becomes a verifiable recognition of your contribution — to show on your website, CV, LinkedIn, or pitch deck.
Global Community
Nominees become part of a 3000 + curated community of founders and builders from 20+ countries.
NOMINATIONS
Startups & Product Development
For people who build useful tech products that solve real problems — including founders, makers, and product teams bringing new tools and ideas to life.
Community Builders & Educators
For people who help others learn and help the tech industry grow — through communities, education, libraries, and open-source contributions.
Thought Leadership & Public Knowledge
For people whose ideas shape the way others think in tech — through blogs, talks, research, or public influence.
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NOMINEE REQUIREMENTS
These are individual awards — not for companies or teams. The nominee must be the person directly responsible for the contribution being submitted
Can be a founder, blogger, engineer, educator, writer, or contributor
The work must be public and verifiable
The award is open to individuals based in Central Asia & Turkey or those working on projects that create impact across the Central Asia & Turkey tech ecosystem
What to submit?
You can apply with any public project, product, or content that shows your personal impact on the tech industry
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Community Builders & Educators
/ Submit if you /
Run a community, meetup, or association
Create an open-source resource, library, or online space for tech enthusiasts
Play a prominent role in an incubator or accelerator
Organize initiatives such as podcasts, events, or other educational projects for other experts
Startups & Product Development
/ Submit if you /
Built or contributed to an innovative startup that has achieved user traction
Created a product or feature that significantly changed the game in your niche
Contributed meaningfully to a product that made a notable impact in its market
Thought Leadership & Public Knowledge
/ Submit if you /
Lead a blog, podcast, or newsletter that stimulates industry discussion
Create educational content such as articles, videos, tutorials, or courses
Have built an engaged audience around your tech ideas and opinions
Made significant open-source contributions that promote public learning
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(*Evaluation criteria)
Community Builders & Educators
/ Submit if you /
Value for the industry (how new, how useful)
Reach and impact
Effort and scale
Startups & Product Development
/ Submit if you /
Value for the industry (how new, how useful)
Impact / traction
Personal contribution
Thought Leadership & Public Knowledge
/ Submit if you /
Quality of ideas (how new, how useful)
Influence and reach
Originality and voice
Show your impact on the tech future of Central Asia & Turkey
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TIMELINE
Until 20 September 2025
Apply
20 – 27 September 2025
Evaluation
28 September 2025
Results
JURY
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