Honoring the operators
The CFX Top Ops Awards recognize the operators, executives, and organizations delivering real results across today’s convergent media and connectivity landscape. From network performance and fiber expansion to audience monetization, ad tech, and business transformation, Top Ops honors those executing at scale—turning strategy into measurable impact across the industry.
Nominations for 2026 are now closed. Our editorial team is reviewing an exceptional field of entries, and honorees will be unveiled on September 29, 2026 when the CFX Top Ops special issue drops. Sign up for updates to get the announcement first.
Categories
Nominations for multiple categories are encouraged.
There is no limit to the number you can enter.
Company Awards
- Ad Tech Innovator
- AI Workforce Innovation Award
- Cable Operator of the Year (Tier 1 or Tier 2 — minimum 500,000 broadband subscribers)
- Cable Operator of the Year (Tier 3) Under 300,000 broadband subscribers
- Community Relations Award
- Convergence Champion
- Fiber Provider of the Year
- Fixed Wireless Provider of the Year
- Mobile Momentum Award
- Outstanding Broadband Innovation
- Outstanding Video Innovation
- Public-Private Partnership
- Product Launch of the Year
- Streaming Innovation of the Year
- Work Culture Award
Individual Awards
- Executive of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Regulatory Impact Award
- Tech Trailblazer
Advertising
Align Your Brand with the Operators Running Convergent Media
The CFX Top Ops special issue is the industry’s definitive recognition of operational excellence—spotlighting the operators, executives, and organizations delivering real results across broadband, streaming, fiber, mobile, ad tech, and beyond. Each year, the issue reaches the senior decision-makers who build, run, and advance the convergent media landscape, from cable and fiber operators to technology providers, content companies, and industry innovators.
Advertising in the CFX Top Ops issue places your brand alongside the leaders shaping the industry’s next chapter. Whether you’re driving awareness, reinforcing your position as a trusted industry partner, or celebrating a client or colleague’s recognition, this is where your message belongs. Contact Vernesa Merdanovic at vmerdanovic@accessintel.com to learn about advertising opportunities.
Contact
General Awards Questions
Karis Kim
kkim@accessintel.com
Advertising & Sponsorship
Vernesa Merdanovic
vmerdanovic@accessintel.com
Editorial
Amy Maclean
amaclean@accessintel.com