Application for the 2026 "Technology Leader of the Year" Open International Competition

Please provide a concise biography that highlights your professional journey, accomplishments, and expertise. This biography should offer a clear and engaging summary of your career path and professional identity. Outline key milestones, significant roles, and your overall impact in your field. Consider including details about leadership positions, groundbreaking contributions, and any relevant achievements.

Character Limit: Maximum of 2,000 characters.

Provide an overview of your most notable achievements and contributions in your field over the past five years. Highlight specific initiatives, projects, or innovations that demonstrate your leadership, expertise, and impact on your industry or community. Detail the key milestones in your career from the last five years that align with the competition’s goals. Mention technological advancements, patents, published works, awards, or impactful projects you have led or contributed to during this period. If your work began earlier but achieved a significant outcome within the last five years, you are welcome to include it.

Character Limit: Maximum of 1500 characters. 

Applicants are encouraged to submit supporting documentation and illustrative materials demonstrating their professional activities, achievements, leadership distinction, impact, and broader contribution.

Supporting documentation and illustrative materials may also be submitted separately by email to: submissions@achievementscenter.com. Please indicate “Supporting Materials” and the applicant’s name in the email subject line.

Accepted formats may include: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, png, mp4. Maximum file size: 2 MB

To ensure a complete and compelling application, we will request additional documents to substantiate your achievements if your application is approved for further consideration. These materials will be collected via direct mail at a later stage. However, we encourage you to submit a few key visual elements during the initial application process.

Desirable Submissions with Application:

1. Portrait Photo: Upload a clear and professional portrait photo of yourself.

• Purpose: May be published on your web page in case of winning.

• Format: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf

• Maximum File Size: 2 MB

2. Photos of Professional Activities and Achievements: Provide a few high-quality images showcasing your professional activities, key projects, or notable achievements.

• Purpose: These images may enhance your application and may also be featured on the winner's web page if selected.

• Format: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf

• Maximum File Size: 2 MB per image

Additional Materials (Upon Request):

Once your application progresses to the next stage, you may be required to submit additional supporting materials such as:

• Detailed CV or resume

• Recommendation letters

• Certificates, awards, or media coverage

• Project portfolios or presentations

• Video materials

You will receive detailed instructions and submission guidelines via direct mail if additional materials are needed.

Consent for Publication:

By uploading your portrait and activity photos during the application process, you confirm your consent for their publication on the winner's web page if selected.

Privacy Note:

Other supporting materials requested at a later stage will only be used for the evaluation process (excluded awards, certificates, and book cover images, which may be referenced on the winner’s web page if selected) and handled with strict confidentiality.

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Privacy Notice

We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring transparency regarding how your data is used. Please review the privacy guidelines outlined below:

1. Data Collection and Use: The information collected in this application form will be used solely for the purposes of evaluating candidates for the "Technology Leader of the Year" Competition and related administrative processes.

2. Data Sharing: Your information will only be shared with authorized personnel directly involved in the evaluation and selection process. Personal data will never be shared with third parties.

3. Publication of Information: By participating in the Competition, you agree that the information provided under the Professional Biography, Achievements and Contributions, and uploaded Photos may be published on the IARC website, including your personalized winner’s web page, should you win. Images of awards, certificates, book covers, or similar materials submitted with your application or later may also be used to enhance the presentation of your achievements on the personal winner’s web page.

4. Optional Submission of Materials: Uploading/submitting optional supporting materials, such as photographs or documents, constitutes consent to use them for Competition-related purposes, including publication.

5. Data Retention: Your personal data will be retained only as long as necessary for the purposes of the Competition or as required by law.

6. Withdrawal and Updates: You may request the withdrawal or update of your application data at any point by contacting the Competition administration. Please note that once a winner’s information is published, withdrawal is subject to the IARC’s discretion.

7. Data Security: We employ advanced security measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Acknowledgement of Privacy Policy

By submitting this application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Notice. If you have any concerns or questions regarding your data, feel free to contact us at competition@achievementscenter.com

The registration fee for participation in the "Technology Leader of the Year" competition is $495 USD per category and nomination. Once your application is approved, you will receive an invoice via email with payment instructions.

Registration is considered complete only after both the submission of a completed application form and payment of the registration fee.

Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable.