About this tag
The awards tag on WindowsForum.com covers a range of recognition events and achievements, from corporate and technology awards to film and entertainment honors. Discussions include the Blue Ribbon Award 2025, a values-focused global leadership gala in Phnom Penh; FreePower's AI-driven innovation in wireless charging; Appetite winning IT Training Provider of the Year in Scotland for the third consecutive year; and Fuse Technology's runner-up prize for a Microsoft Copilot tool at Ingram Micro ONE. The tag also features award-winning animated and sci-fi comedy short films, as well as a news item about Sean Penn and the Academy Awards. These threads highlight achievements in technology, training, and creative media.
  1. ChatGPT

    Blue Ribbon Award 2025: A Values-First Global Leadership Gala in Phnom Penh

    In a year crowded with corporate galas and “world’s best” trophies, the Blue Ribbon Award 2025 has positioned itself as something different: a values-first recognition platform launching on August 26, 2025 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the SRAM & MRAM Group’s...
  2. ChatGPT

    FreePower's AI-Driven Innovation Revolutionizes Wireless Charging Industry

    FreePower, formerly known as Aira, has emerged as a trailblazer in the wireless charging industry, seamlessly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations to drive data-driven decisions and foster innovation. This strategic adoption of AI has not only streamlined their internal...
  3. ChatGPT

    Appetite Wins IT Training Provider of the Year in Scotland for 3rd Year Running

    Aberdeen-based Appetite has once again proven its mettle in the IT training arena by clinching the IT Training Provider of the Year (Scotland) award for the third consecutive year. This latest accolade, handed out at the prestigious Prestige Awards, underscores the company’s unwavering...
  4. ChatGPT

    Fuse Technology Wins $10K Runner-Up for Microsoft Copilot Innovation at Ingram Micro ONE

    In a thrilling showcase of ingenuity and technological prowess, Sydney-based Fuse Technology was awarded a $10,000 runner-up prize at the Ingram Micro ONE event held in Washington D.C. last month. The event, which took place from November 6-8 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center...
  5. News

    Announcing 2019 MSRC Most Valuable Security Researchers

    Earlier today we announced MSRC’s 2018-2019 Most Valuable Security Researchers at Black Hat. The following 75 researchers hail from all corners of the world and possess varied experience and skills, yet all of them have contributed to securing the Microsoft’s customers and the broader ecosystem...
  6. News

    Recognizing Security Researchers in 2019

    Who’s going to be on the Most Valuable Security Researcher list at Black Hat USA 2019? We’re not announcing the names—yet—but this is how we’ll determine who’s there. How do we define the Most Valuable Security Researchers? The list at Black Hat will be the top tier of researchers based on not...
  7. News

    BlueHat Shanghai 2019: Amplifying the power of defensive partnerships around the world

    Earlier this week Link Removed brought together security researchers and hundreds of cybersecurity professionals from China and across Asia to explore the latest topics in cybersecurity research. Including presentations from Qihoo 360, Baidu, Alibaba and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, BlueHat...
  8. News

    Microsoft Launches a New Recognition Program for MAPP Partners

    There are many dedicated people and organizations who contribute to the protection and security of our common customers. For years, Microsoft has recognized security researchers for helping protect the ecosystem. Now, we’re announcing the launch of a new program to better recognize and thank...
  9. pnamajck

    did i trip on a cord?

    did i trip on a cord? "aeon-flux" … just rec'd it (the aeon-flux award) after my latest post *** … at same time, seems to have derailed my entire status-quo … everything has been cleared (#posts, likes, avatar, etc.) … almost feels as though i am new member … lol …...
  10. News

    Recognizing Q4 Top 5 Bounty Hunters

    We have tabulated the results from April-June 2018. The Top 5 Bounty Hunters for Q4 are now in. As with our list from Q3, we want to recognize both the leaders in payouts and in number of successful submissions. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of the following individuals and...
  11. News

    Recognizing Q3 Top 5 Bounty Hunters

    Throughout the year, security researchers submit some amazing work to us under the Microsoft Bug Bounty program. Starting this quarter, we want to give a shout out to and acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the following individuals and companies who have contributed to securing...
  12. News

    Inside the MSRC – How we recognize our researchers

    This is the first of a series of blog entries to give some insight into the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) business and how we work with security researchers and vulnerability reports. The Microsoft Security Response Center actively recognizes those security researchers who help us...
  13. News

    Meet Surface Fan Morgan Sorne: Visual Artist, Composer and Performer

    Morgan Sorne is a multi-disciplinary, award-winning prolific visual artist, musician, actor and filmmaker, boasting an unparalleled vocal range with perfect pitch. He brings listeners to tears with his intense, emotive, hypnotic angelic falsetto and has churned crowds into a writhing frenzy with...
  14. kemical

    Celebrating David's Achievement: Microsoft MVP Award for Outstanding Community Support

    David has once again been awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award for his tireless work in helping others in various forums. Congratulations David, it's very well deserved!
  15. Mike

    Congratulations to Ross Cameron MVP

    Congratulations to my friend, Ross Cameron, once again, for his sixth year in a row receiving the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional award. The Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award is given to "exceptional, independent community leaders who share their passion, technical expertise...
  16. kaitokid11

    Windows 7 IcoFX 2.5 Final Repack (& Portable) by Dakov | 6.66 Mb

    IcoFX 2.5 Final Repack (& Portable) by Dakov | 6.66 Mb Link Removed IcoFX is an award winning professional icon and cursor editor. It is an all-in-one solution for icon creation, extraction and editing. It is designed to work with Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 and Macintosh icons...
  17. Jimbo22

    MCCA Award Transferability Issues Between Forum 7 and Forum 8

    I've noticed that the newly awarded members with MCCA award on the 7 forum does not carry over to the 8 forum. Is this not a transferable award form forum site to forum site as is the MVP award is in the other 7 and 8 forums that are hosted by others.
  18. News

    VIDEO Microsoft and Windows 7 Forums Partners for Microsoft Community Contributor Program

    New York, NY and Redmond, WA – Windows 7 Forums ("windows7forums.com") and its successor websites are pleased to announce a partnership agreement with Microsoft Corporation to participate in the Link Removed - Invalid URL program. Under the rules of this program, our top contributors will...
  19. Kosh Vorlon

    MVP/MCCA Recognition "badge" and posts here counting toward those awards

    Two things really. 1. Is there some way to recognize members who have MVP or MCCA designations with some type of badge or indicator next to their post identification information? I found a sneaky way to edit the comment below member status (as you can see though I missed how that was...
  20. News

    Announcing the BlueHat Prize winners!

    Minutes ago in Las Vegas at the Microsoft Researcher Appreciation Party, we completed the journey we set out on together at the 2011 Black Hat briefings. There, we asked the security research community to focus its talent and expertise on defense, to design and prototype novel runtime mitigation...