Effective Date: August 26, 2025

These Entry Rules (“Rules”) govern participation in The Genny Awards™, owned by The GenAI Network, LLC and presented by The International Academy of Automation Arts & Sciences™ (IAAAS™). By submitting an entry, all participants agree to comply with these Rules and accept the decisions of The Genny Awards™ organizers, which are final and binding.

The Genny Awards™ is the world’s first and only global awards program Honoring the Best of the GenAI Revolution™ in all its forms — Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Physical AI — across all industries, business functions, modalities, and beyond.

Launched in its 2024–25 Premiere Season One, The Genny Awards™ is a groundbreaking celebration of the global intelligence revolution — recognizing the innovators, pioneers, and visionaries shaping AI’s future.

The Genny Awards™ is committed to following the highest standards of industry practice:

• The most categories & opportunities to win — created to provide something for everyone and to ensure no innovator is left behind. Each entry is independently evaluated against standards of excellence by the International Academy of Automation Arts & Sciences™ (IAAAS™), not against other entrants.
• Merit-based recognition — general entries are judged on their own quality and impact, ensuring fairness and authentic excellence.
• Five levels of distinction per entry — Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mention, or Finalist — providing multiple chances for recognition with every submission.
• Major honors — including Best of Category, Best “of the Year” awards (e.g., Media Company, Network, Agency, Consultancy, and more, featured in The Genny Scorecard™ inaugural report).
• The world’s first AI Supercomputer Grand Prize™ — awarded to the entrant with the most gold, silver, and bronze wins.
• The Genny Icons Lifetime Achievement Award™ — inducting recipients into the GenAI Hall of Fame™ (GenAIHOF™).
   

The Genny Awards™ is more than an awards program — it is a global movement to accelerate innovation, elevate leadership, and celebrate the positive real-life impact of AI globally.

• The Genny Awards™ are open to individuals, teams, organizations, and companies worldwide.
• The Grand Prize Competition is open exclusively to legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age at the time of entry.
• Note: The Grand Prize Competition is limited to U.S. residents due to international prize law requirements, government approvals, and complex global tax and compliance regulations. All other Genny Awards™ categories remain open to entrants worldwide.
• Employees and immediate family members of The GenAI Network, The Genny Awards™, IAAAS™, or affiliated entities are not eligible to participate.
• Entries must be submitted by individuals, companies, or authorized representatives of teams. Teams must designate a single representative for communication.
• Eligibility Window: For this Premiere Season One only, entries are eligible if publicly available between January 1, 2023, and the official close of Season One entries (July 2025). Future seasons will follow a standard 12–18 month eligibility window.
   

• Entries must be submitted through the official Genny Awards™ registration page and entry process, accessible via The Genny Awards™ home page: https://TheGennyAwards.ai.
• Entries must be original and owned by the entrant, or the entrant must have written authorization from the owner granting permission for submission. Any work found to infringe on third-party intellectual property will be disqualified.
• Proof-of-concept projects, prototypes, and speculative work are not eligible. All entries must represent a real, market-ready system, product, or solution that has been publicly available between January 1, 2023, and the close of Season One entries.
• Accepted formats include written documents, presentations, videos, or other specified media relevant to the category.
• All entries must be received by the official deadlines published on The Genny Awards™ timeline. Late submissions will not be considered.
• Entry Limit: Participants may submit one entry per category, but may enter multiple categories.
   

• Entries are evaluated by a panel of expert judges from IAAAS™.
• Judging criteria include originality, innovation, impact, and execution as outlined in The Genny Awards™ evaluation framework.
• The Grand Prize winner will be determined by a points system: Gold = 16 points, Silver = 8 points, Bronze = 4 points.
• Judges may not vote in categories where they have a real or perceived conflict of interest.
• All judging decisions are final and binding.
   

• A single Grand Prize — valued for compliance purposes under $600 — will be awarded to the entrant with the strongest overall performance in the program.
• The Grand Prize is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
• The winner is responsible for all applicable taxes. A Form 1099-MISC will be issued for any prize valued at $600 or more.
   

• The Grand Prize winner will be notified via email or phone within 10 business days of the judging conclusion.
• The winner must confirm acceptance of the prize within 5 business days. Failure to respond may result in forfeiture and selection of an alternate winner.
• The winner may be required to complete an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release before receiving their prize.
   

By entering, participants grant The GenAI Network, The Genny Awards™, and IAAAS™ permission to use their name, likeness, and submission for promotional purposes related to The Genny Awards™, without additional compensation except were prohibited by law.

• Approved press, media outlets, and journalists may use the official logo, name, and brief excerpts from published materials only for editorial coverage related to The Genny Awards™.
• Commercial use (endorsements, advertising, products) is prohibited without prior written permission.
• For high-resolution logos, brand assets, and permissions, contact: media@TheGennyAwards.ai.
   

• Winners will receive official digital badges for use on websites, social media, and marketing materials 
• Badges must be used unaltered. Resizing is permitted, but colors, fonts, and wording may not be modified. 
• Proper reference required: “[Year] Winner — The Genny Awards™” (with ™ symbol on first use). 
• Misuse of badges may result in revocation of winner privileges.
   

The Genny Awards™, Honoring the Best of The GenAI Revolution™, GenAI for Good™, Genny Gives Back™, AI Supercomputer Grand Prize™, GenAI 100™, GenAI Hall of Fame™, GenAIHOF™, CAIO Awards™, CAIO 100™, CAIO Hall of Fame™, CAIOHOF™, CAIO for Good™, International Academy of Automation Arts and Sciences™, IAAAS™, and other related marks, names, and logos (current and future) are trademarks or service marks of The GenAI Network, LLC and CAIO Network, LLC. This list is not exhaustive and may expand as additional marks and properties are developed and registered.

All content on The Genny Awards™ websites, social media channels, and digital platforms — including but not limited to category taxonomy, descriptions, criteria, and creative assets — is copyright-protected.
Copyright © 2024–2025. All rights reserved.

The Genny Awards™, The GenAI Network, and IAAAS™ are not responsible for incomplete, lost, delayed, damaged, or corrupted entries. Technical issues, platform failures, or force majeure events will not result in refunds or deadline extensions. Participation constitutes acceptance of all Rules and Terms.

Participant information will be collected solely for contest administration and handled in accordance with applicable U.S. privacy laws. Data will not be shared with third parties without consent.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The GenAI Network, LLC, The Genny Awards™, IAAAS™, and all affiliated brands, officers, directors, employees, agents, and partners from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your participation in the Awards
• Your submissions or content
• Any violation of these Rules
• Any infringement or violation of the rights of a third party
   

These Rules shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Rules shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration seated in Tampa, Florida, administered under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing by the parties.

The GenAI Network, LLC and IAAAS™ shall not be liable or responsible for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, government actions, labor disputes, supply chain disruptions, internet outages, or pandemics.

We may update or modify these Rules at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued participation in the Awards after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Rules.

For questions regarding these Rules, please contact:
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