Presented by Control Engineering and Plant Engineering, the System Integrator of the Year Award honors integrators demonstrating outstanding innovation, business practices, and customer satisfaction.
Each year, Control Engineering and Plant Engineering, publications under WTWH Media—honor top-performing automation firms with the prestigious System Integrator of the Year Award. This recognition goes beyond revenue, highlighting system integrators who lead the industry through innovation, strong business practices, and exceptional customer satisfaction.
What Is the System Integrator of the Year Award?
The Control Engineering and Plant Engineering System Integrator of the Year Award (SIOTY) is a prestigious recognition presented annually to integrators demonstrating exceptional performance in business skills, technical competence, and customer satisfaction. Winning this award not only provides industry-wide visibility and a valuable marketing advantage but also instills client confidence by showcasing the integrator’s proven track record of excellence. Winners in three company size categories are selected by a panel of editors and industry expert judges.
This award evaluates integrators holistically, requiring detailed documentation of the following:
- Innovative Problem-Solving: Highlighting projects where integrators developed creative solutions to complex automation challenges.
- Comprehensive Business Practices: Proving a strong foundation of written policies and business procedures, professional certifications (e.g., CSIA), and in-house initiatives that ensure consistency and excellence.
- Customer Satisfaction: Including real-world feedback, recommendations, and letters from clients that demonstrate how the system integrator exceeds expectations.
Award recipients are announced in a featured cover story in the annual Global System Integrator Report (GSIR) published by Plant Engineering, and honored at the Advanced
Automation Forum in the spring of 2025. Additionally, all recipients are inducted into Control Engineering’s System Integrator Hall of Fame.
System Integrator Giants Versus System Integrator of the Year
The System Integrator Giants program (SI Giants) lists the top 100 system integrators among companies listed in the CFE Media Global System Integrator Database, ranked solely on total system integration revenue. While inclusion in the SI Giants list offers visibility, it does not evaluate innovation, customer satisfaction, or business excellence.
The System Integrator of the Year Award, in contrast, recognizes integrators for their comprehensive contributions to the industry, providing a deeper validation of their capabilities and leadership.
Final Thoughts
The System Integrator of the Year Award represents more than just an industry accolade—it’s a signal of excellence, innovation, and customer commitment. For system integrators, it’s an opportunity to gain recognition for their full spectrum of strengths. And for clients, it offers reassurance that they’re partnering with leaders in the field. Whether you’re an integrator striving for excellence or a company seeking a trusted partner, this award highlights those who truly set the standard.
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