Awarding and Consultancy International Ltd

The Cloud Awards is an international awards body operating under Awarding and Consultancy International Ltd, dedicated to recognizing excellence and innovation across the global cloud computing industry. Established in 2011, its mission is to identify and celebrate the most innovative organizations, technologies, individuals, and teams within the cloud ecosystem. The organization maintains offices in New York City, USA, and London, UK.

The Cloud Awards organizes and hosts five distinct annual programs: The Cloud Awards (for cloud computing), The SaaS Awards (for software-as-a-service), The Cloud Security Awards (for cloud security), The A.I. Awards (for artificial intelligence), and The FinTech Awards (for financial technologies). These programs serve a broad market, accepting entries from organizations of all sizes and verticals worldwide, providing platforms for recognition in various cloud-based solutions and services.

Led by CEO James Williams, The Cloud Awards has been referred to as "the Oscars of the tech industry" due to its long-standing influence and prestige. On April 30, 2026, the organization announced a significant update to its flagship 'The Cloud Awards' program, introducing new categories and placing greater emphasis on achievements recognized across its other awards throughout the year. The winners for the 2025/26 Cloud Awards were announced on January 13, 2026.