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THE UNCONVENTIONAL AWARDS™. T-Mobile for Business.

Congratulations to this year’s Unconventional Awards winners.

Unconventional thinking is better for business. That’s why we put our most innovative customers in the spotlight at our 3rd annual Unconventional Awards. From tech firms to school districts, join us in celebrating these innovators who have made outstanding achievements in their industries and communities.

Innovation in community.

These awards recognize leaders who find creative ways to serve their communities.

3AM innovations.

3AM Innovations is enhancing firefighter safety with FLORIAN, an AI-powered platform that tracks crews in real time using T-Mobile 5G, providing instant updates during emergencies to save lives.

First place ribbon.

VCU Rice Rivers Center.

VCU Rice Rivers Center is protecting endangered Atlantic sturgeon through real-time tracking during spawning, using T-Mobile connectivity to reduce environmental risks and involve the community in conservation.

Second place ribbon.

University of New Mexico Office of Community Health.

The University of New Mexico Office of Community Health's rural health initiative leverages telehealth, digital literacy, and internet access to improve healthcare and workforce training in remote Northeastern New Mexico communities.

Third place ribbon.

Innovation in customer experience.

These awards recognize innovators who deliver a truly human brand experience.

Easterseals Southern California.

Easterseals Southern California teamed up with Floreo VR to create a virtual reality platform that teaches transportation safety to people with autism, enhancing their access to opportunities.

First place ribbon.

First Student.

First Student is enhancing school bus safety with electric buses and driver tablets powered by T-Mobile connectivity, improving navigation, performance tracking, and real-time updates for parents and schools.

Second place ribbon.

Angels of Care.

The Angels of Care AOC app improves home health management by providing real-time updates and minimizing service gaps for medically complex clients.

Third place ribbon.

Innovation in industry.

These awards recognize pioneers who challenge the status quo in their respective industries.

Sony Electronics and CBS Sports.

Sony Electronics and CBS Sports enhanced live sports production by using T-Mobile connectivity to enable real-time, high-speed coverage at the PGA Championship and setting a new direction for the industry.

First place ribbon.

Miller Electric Company.

Miller Electric Company is modernizing downtown Jacksonville’s transportation by integrating autonomous vehicles supported by a T-Mobile private 5G network, ensuring safe operation, video monitoring, passenger communication, and system data transmission.

Second place ribbon.

Einride Autonomous Technologies

Einride autonomous electric freight trucks, powered by T-Mobile 5G, optimize routes and energy consumption, reducing emissions and advancing eco-friendly logistics.

Third place ribbon.

Innovation in employee enablement.

These awards recognize trailblazers who find new and unconventional ways to bring out the best in their teams.

Infosys.

Infosys introduced a mobile-first platform utilizing AI and 5G to streamline the employee experience, boosting productivity and offering personalized engagement for over 300,000 users.

First place ribbon.

Siemens Energy.

Siemens Energy is improving field service operations at remote power plants with high-quality connectivity, enabling over 500 engineers to access real-time data and collaborate seamlessly.

Second place ribbon.

Securus Technologies

The Securus EVOTAB, backed by T-Mobile, reimagines corrections communications, offering unmatched connectivity in correctional facilities using a nationwide cellular network, enhanced security, and seamless integration into facility operations.

Third place ribbon.

Malcolm Gladwell Tipping Point recipient.

This special designation honors trailblazers who have challenged the status quo and sparked transformative change within their organizations through strategic pivots, innovative ideas, and bold actions.

University of Miami Dept. of Informatics and Health Data Science.

The Media and Innovation Lab (MIL) is advancing personalized healthcare by distributing MIL Boxes equipped with T-Mobile-powered devices, providing real-time health data to reduce hospital visits and expand care access.

First place ribbon.

The top awards for each category.

We awarded first, second, and third place prizes to the top trailblazers in each category along with the Malcolm Gladwell Tipping Point Designation. All first, second, and third place winners received a personalized trophy and were featured in a press release and social media.

  • Tipping Point recipient

    $30K

    to the charity of their choice.

  • 1st place in each category

    $25K

    to the charity of their choice.

  • 2nd place in each category

    $10K

    to the charity of their choice.

  • 3rd place in each category

    $5K

    to the charity of their choice.

WSJ Custom Content and iHeartRADIO.

1st place winners and the Malcolm Gladwell Tipping Point recipient were featured in Wall Street Journal Custom Content as well as a custom iHeartRadio ad.

Wall Street Journal Custom Content is a unit of The Wall Street Journal Advertising Department. The Wall Street Journal news organization was not involved in the creation of this content.