<h1>Global digital engineering awards open 2025 nominations with new AI category, finalists gain research lab access; winners March 12, 2026</h1> A global engineering services firm, together with a technology research advisory firm and a national business news channel, opened nominations for the fourth annual digital engineering awards, inviting worldwide enterprises and service providers to submit entries between September 23 and December 20, 2025; winners will be announced at a March 12, 2026 gala in Boston, with finalists granted access to a major research lab. The awards add a new AI-focused category and continue evaluation by a distinguished international jury across 12 categories covering team and individual achievements in digital engineering, AI and sustainability.