Each year, the AIM Awards shine a spotlight on the visionaries, trailblazers, and contributors who help shape and grow the Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) industry. These awards honor not only innovation and technical achievements, but also the people and organizations driving the global advancement of our industry’s technologies. If you or someone you know has made a significant impact in the AIDC space, submitting a nomination before the June 13 deadline is more than a chance at recognition; it is an opportunity to help elevate our entire industry.
Nominations are now open. You can submit your nominations here.
Let me break down each award and why it is worth your time to submit:
Richard Dilling Award
This is the most prestigious recognition in the AIDC industry. The Dilling Award has been honoring the best of the best since 1984—executives, engineers, scientists—those who have significantly contributed to the industry’s growth. If you have dedicated your career to advancing AIDC or led a major leap in its capabilities or adoption, this award is a badge of distinction and lasting legacy.
Paul Bergé International Business Development Award
If you or your organization has worked across borders to grow AIDC adoption, this award may suit you or your organization. Named for Paul Bergé, who made a career of expanding international markets, this award celebrates those who have left a global footprint. It recognizes the critical role international collaboration and outreach play in advancing technology and creating new opportunities for implementation worldwide.
Allan Gilligan Award
This award is especially relevant for those making AIDC work in the real world of logistics and supply chain. Named after a revolutionary developer of supply chain standards, the Gilligan Award recognizes individuals creating real, lasting impact through AIDC applications in materials handling. If you know someone who is solving operational challenges and enabling supply chain visibility with AIDC, nominate them today.
Clive Hohberger Technology Award
Named for Dr. Clive Hohberger, a respected technologist and inventor, this award celebrates those on the cutting edge. Whether you or someone you know are developing new technologies, writing code, designing hardware, or integrating systems, the Clive Hohberger Award recognizes the power of innovation.
Bert Moore Excellence in Journalism Award
The media shapes understanding and adoption. This award is for journalists or media professionals whose work has brought clarity, integrity, and education to the AIDC field. If you know someone who is telling the industry’s story—clearly, accurately, and with impact—this is your chance to celebrate their work.
Don Percival Award
Are you a user of AIDC who has transformed operations, improved traceability, or streamlined processes? This award is for individuals or organizations from the user community who demonstrate how impactful real-world applications can be. It celebrates implementation and the value AIDC brings when it meets practical business needs.
Ted Williams Award
This award is recgnition for educators, students, and researchers. The Ted Williams Award honors those in academia or early-career innovators whose work is pushing boundaries and inspiring the next generation of AIDC professionals. If you know someone who is advancing the industry through research, entrepreneurship, or teaching, recognize them with a nomination.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Reserved for the giants among the industry, the Lifetime Achievement Award honors those whose careers have made an indelible impact on AIDC technology. If you know someone whose contributions have stood the test of time—across technologies like asset tracking, product verification, or IoT—nominate them to ensure their legacy is celebrated and remembered.
Whether you or someone you know are a seasoned expert, an emerging innovator, or part of a team implementing game-changing technology, the AIM Awards offer a platform to recognize excellence and inspire the future of AIDC. Nominate someone (or yourself) today and help us celebrate the people and work that are propelling the industry forward.
Deadline to submit: June 13
Nominate here.
If you have additional questions about the awards, the AIM organization, or anything else contact Michael Allen.