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The APIS Award
from the Code S Academy

The APIS Award
from the Code S Academy

Excellence in the interplay of artificial intelligence, innovation and responsibility.

The APIS Award stands for Artificial Progress. Intelligence. Synergy.
The Code S Academy awards this distinction to individuals and organizations that combine AI technologies with education, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility in a unique way. The focus is on sustainable impact, strategic excellence, and a future-oriented approach to digital technologies.

Sustainable impact

Recognizing AI solutions with a long-term positive impact on society and the environment.

Strategic Excellence

Recognition of well-thought-out concepts that use AI technologies strategically and effectively.

Future orientation

Promoting responsible use of digital technologies for a better future.

Why the APIS Award?

At a time when artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing our world, we need role models – individuals and organizations that not only excel technologically but also act ethically.
The APIS Award recognizes those pioneers who:
  • Driving AI innovations responsibly
  • Promote education and digital skills
  • Developing sustainable solutions to societal challenges

The jury

The evaluation is carried out by an independent jury of experts consisting of renowned personalities from the fields of:

Science

Business

Educational innovation

Ethics

The jury members have in-depth expertise in the following areas:
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Digital Transformation
  • Education policy
  • Sustainable corporate management
The jury's decisions will be made anonymously, transparently, and based on a fair and transparent scoring system. The jury's composition will be publicly announced in fall 2025.

Application & submission

Both self-nominations and suggestions from third parties are accepted.

Individuals

Companies

Non-profit organizations

Submission documents:
Project or initiative description
(max. 5 pages)
Objective,
Degree of innovation,
Implementation strategy,
Impact and relevance
in the context of AI.

Letter of motivation

(1-2 pages)

Why is the article
worthy of an award?
What attitude and
philosophy lies
behind it?

Evidence / documentation

e.g.,
project reports,
evaluations,
press materials,
references,
testimonials, possibly
screenshots or videos.

Short profile of the applicant / organization


Background,
Field of activity,
relevant positions,
Team size
(for companies).

Optional: Letter of recommendation / nomination


by a third institution.




Applications can be submitted in German or English. An online submission platform will be available starting October 1, 2025. Preliminary applications or expressions of interest can be submitted at any time using the Code S Academy contact form.

Awards ceremony & schedule

The first official APIS Awards ceremony will take place in summer 2026 as part of a celebratory, high-profile event. The location is yet to be announced.

October 2025

Start of the nomination phase
Start of the official application and nomination phase.

March 31, 2026

Submission deadline
Last day for submitting complete application documents.

May 2026

Announcement of the finalists
Publication of the shortlist of finalists.

Summer 2026

Award ceremony
Ceremonial presentation of the APIS Award as part of an exclusive event.
Further information about the event, the venue and the list of participants will be announced in advance.

Future prospects

The APIS Award creates a new format of recognition – for achievement, but also for attitude. For strategic thinking, but also for ethical action. For individuals with vision – and organizations with responsibility.
The APIS Award – a symbol of sustainable, integrity-based and impact-oriented future design in the age of artificial intelligence.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to register your participation, just write to us.
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