Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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The 17th annual event came to a memorable close as the global XR and AI community gathered one last time at the Main Stage to celebrate all things spatial.
During the official AWE USA 2026 Wrap-Up and Best in Show Awards, AWE CEO and Co-Founder Ori Inbar led our grand finale, handing out the coveted Best in Show Awards, handpicked based on floor buzz, social media chatter, and booth traffic.
Congratulations to this year's Best in Show winners:

- LBE Zone Winner: VR Cave
- Most Impactful Winner: XR Blood Drive by Abbott
- Best in Show Winner: Snapdragon by Qualcomm

Before the show concluded Virtual World Society's Tom Furness and Alvin Wang Graylin handed out the Nextant Awards:
- Rising Star Prize: Caitlin Krause
- Legacy Prize: Dr. Walter Greenleaf

Selected from all exhibiting companies at AWE 2026, these awards recognize the organizations that generated excitement across the show floor, sparked conversations throughout the community, and delivered experiences that resonated with attendees.

This session was recorded at AWE USA 2026 - the world's leading XR + AI event series. To learn more visit: awexr.com