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Fifteen Stevie Awards for hands-on learning

Seven Gold, seven Silver, one People's Choice, in the International Business Awards since 2019. The 2026 programme added three more.

The record

  • 15

    Stevie Awards won since 2019

  • 7

    Gold Stevie Awards

  • 7

    Silver Stevie Awards

  • 3

    won in the 2026 programme

What has XtremeLabs won?

XtremeLabs LLC has won 15 Stevie Awards in the International Business Awards between 2019 and 2026: seven Gold, seven Silver, and one People's Choice Stevie Award for Favorite Companies.

The wins cluster in three places. The education technology product category has produced a Gold in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The company categories recognized workforce development and upskilling. The service categories recognized the support, product, and content teams who run the platform day to day.

Judging is independent, and entries are scored against a published field rather than against a threshold. That is what separates a win from a claim. Both 2026 Silver categories publish every winner, and those full fields are reproduced on this page.

The 2026 programme

One Gold and two Silver

Three wins in three separate category families. Each card carries the line a judge wrote about it.

  • Gold Stevie Award

    Upskilling and Workforce Learning Solution

    For the Helix Labs platform. Judges cited 58 percent growth in lab launches, 75 percent customer retention, G2 recognition, and ISO certification as independent validation of the claims.

    Browser-based labs with no install barrier is the right architecture. A well-structured nomination with a solid evidence portfolio.Stevie Awards judge
  • Silver Stevie Award

    AI-Driven Culture of Innovation

    For The AI Multiplier: Accelerating Innovation Across XtremeLabs. Judges singled out the Interactivity Maturity Model, the Decision Simulation Engine, and an eleven piece department-by-department evidence pack.

    A genuinely strong culture entry because it proves the claim rather than asserting it.Stevie Awards judge
  • Silver Stevie Award

    Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility

    For Serving Communities Through Sport: The XtremeLabs Impact Story. Recognized for youth development, gender inclusion, and measured reach across multiple countries.

    An outstanding CSR program with a clear strategy, measurable outcomes, and exceptionally strong supporting evidence.Stevie Awards judge

Verbatim from the scoring sheets

What the judges said

Twenty comments, reproduced as written by the Stevie Awards judges for the 2026 programme. Nothing is trimmed or paraphrased.

Gold Stevie Award

Upskilling and Workforce Learning Solution

8 comments

  • “The submission shows strong market traction with quantified growth metrics and solid third party validation through G2 recognition and ISO certifications. The returning customer rate and learner growth rate indicate genuine product-market fit and an innovative approach to an unaddressed market.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “XtremeLabs demonstrates impressive market momentum through strong 58% growth in lab launches and robust 75% customer retention. Its AI-powered translation and seamless LMS integration highlight excellent technical innovation for global workforce development. Great job overall.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “Impressive workforce learning platform with strong measurable growth, high retention, and positive independent reviews. Genuinely helps close real skills gaps at scale.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “Browser-based labs with no install barrier is the right architecture. A well-structured nomination with a solid evidence portfolio.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “This looks like a truly excellent skill-based learning platform. Being multi-lingual, it seems to have a great opportunity in international markets.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “Remarkable work in the field of learning, using the right balance of tech, AI, and traditional learning material.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “Strong evidence of customer-focused innovation. The achievements are impressive and supported by credible results.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “A well-designed and valuable solution that leverages AI effectively in an area where it can create real impact. The benefits are clearly demonstrated and supported by data. Congratulations to the team on a thoughtful and impactful product.”

    Stevie Awards judge
Silver Stevie Award

AI-Driven Culture of Innovation

6 comments

  • “Brilliant work for AI adoption. Extremely impressed by the Interactivity Maturity Model and the evidence, plus its glossary.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “This goes beyond experimenting with AI. The company integrated it into multiple core functions and backed the implementation with measurable operational improvements. The evidence is well structured and supports the claims.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “Exceptionally coherent nomination demonstrating AI as a genuine organizational multiplier across product, marketing, support, and operations. The Decision Simulation Engine with AI-voiced stakeholders is genuinely innovative. Comprehensive 11-piece evidence pack strengthens credibility.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “A genuinely strong culture entry because it proves the claim rather than asserting it, showing AI woven across all functions with a concrete, department-by-department evidence pack, all unified by a real product philosophy.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “The submission is appropriately developed and generally well-executed by XtremeLabs LLC. The work is strengthened by well-chosen and relevant documentation.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “Really good entry team! Keep it up!”

    Stevie Awards judge
Silver Stevie Award

Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility

6 comments

  • “An outstanding CSR program with a clear strategy, measurable outcomes, and exceptionally strong supporting evidence. The submission demonstrates sustained global impact through sport, backed by independent validation, media coverage, and long-term commitment. A compelling and highly credible nomination.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “The nomination presents a well-defined and authentic corporate social responsibility program that aligns closely with the company's mission while demonstrating meaningful social impact across multiple countries. The submission includes credible examples and measurable outcomes, particularly in youth development, gender inclusion, and community engagement, making a strong case for sustained impact.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “Excellent CSR initiative aligning experiential learning with youth sports development, delivering meaningful social impact through long-term investment in skills, wellbeing, inclusion, and community empowerment.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “The ethos of judging the success of the initiative by the reach by country and number of participants, plus the number of elite sportspeople that have resulted from the activity, makes this a strong candidate.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “This is an innovative way to implement a corporate social responsibility initiative. It's an impressive program with an extensive reach.”

    Stevie Awards judge
  • “Great job in making a difference in the lives of the children and community members.”

    Stevie Awards judge

Complete list

Every Stevie Award, year by year

Fifteen wins across seven programme years. There was no entry in 2020 or 2025. Entries are reproduced as published by the Stevie Awards.

2026

3 wins, 1 Gold

Three wins in three separate category families: product, culture, and community. The strongest single year on the record.

  • Gold Stevie Award

    Not shown in the winner listing

    Upskilling / Workforce Learning Solution

  • Silver Stevie Award

    The AI Multiplier: Accelerating Innovation Across XtremeLabs

    AI-Driven Culture of Innovation

  • Silver Stevie Award

    Serving Communities Through Sport: The XtremeLabs Impact Story

    Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility

2024

1 win, 1 Gold

A fourth consecutive Gold for the hands-on lab platform now branded Helix Labs.

  • Gold Stevie Award

    XtremeLabs, Digital Hands on Learning Lab Innovator

    Product & Service Categories: Education & Education Technology Solutions

2023

1 win, 1 Gold

Third consecutive Gold in the education technology product category.

  • Gold Stevie Award

    XtremeLabs, Digital Hands on Learning Lab Innovator

    Product & Service Categories: Education & Education Technology Solutions

2022

3 wins, 2 Gold

The lab platform, the company, and its thought leadership, all recognized in one year.

  • Gold Stevie Award

    XtremeLabs, Digital Hands on Learning Lab Innovator

    Product & Service Categories: Education & Education Technology Solutions

  • Gold Stevie Award

    XtremeLabs LLC, Innovating Workforce Development and Upskilling

    Company / Organization Categories

  • Silver Stevie Award

    XtremeLabs, Bringing Thought Leadership to Experiential Learning

    Thought Leadership Categories

2021

3 wins, 1 Gold

Recognition moved past the product to the teams behind it: support, product, and content.

  • Gold Stevie Award

    XtremeLabs, Digital Hands on Learning Lab Innovator

    Product & Service Categories: Education & Education Technology Solutions

  • Silver Stevie Award

    XtremeLabs Support Team, Reimagining Customer Experience for Learners and Teachers

    Customer Service Categories

  • Silver Stevie Award

    XtremeLabs Product and Content Development

    Product Management Categories

2019

4 wins, 1 Gold

Four wins in the first year of entry, including a Gold for a new product and a public vote.

  • Gold Stevie Award

    XtremeLabs Hands-On Online Labs for Learning

    New Product & Service Categories: Education & Education Technology Solutions

  • Silver Stevie Award

    XtremeLabs LLC

    Company / Organization Categories

  • Silver Stevie Award

    XtremeLabs Global Customer Service Team

    Customer Service Categories

  • People's Choice Stevie Award

    XtremeLabs LLC

    People's Choice Stevie Award for Favorite Companies

The published field

AI-Driven Culture of Innovation: every 2026 winner

Twelve organizations were recognized in this category worldwide. Four Silver Stevies were awarded and XtremeLabs took one of them, on the same list as Allianz, AS Watson, and Lionbridge, and a tier above IBM, AstraZeneca, and Planet Labs.

2026 International Business Awards, AI Innovation and Transformation categories. Source: Stevie Awards winner listings.
OrganizationAwardNomination
Cisco Systems IncSan Jose, California, United StatesGoldADD: Redefine Software Engineering with AI
Allianz Holding eins GmbHVienna, AustriaSilverAI:CE, From Access to Habit: Peer Led, Cross Functional Generative AI Across Central Europe
AS Watson GroupHong KongSilverAI-Powered Intelligent Store Transformation
LionbridgeWaltham, Massachusetts, United StatesSilverFrom Workforce to Innovation Force: Lionbridge's AI Culture Transformation
Our entryXtremeLabs LLCMcLean, Virginia, United StatesSilverThe AI Multiplier: Accelerating Innovation Across XtremeLabs
ASELSANAnkara, TürkiyeBronzeAI-Driven Culture of Innovation
AstraZeneca KazakhstanAlmaty, KazakhstanBronzeEmpowering Every Employee to Thrive in the Age of AI
eDreams ODIGEOMadrid, SpainBronzeGalactic Quest to Global Innovation: How eDreams ODIGEO Made AI Everyone's Mission
eXp RealtyBellingham, Washington, United StatesBronzeInternational Business Awards: AI-Driven Culture of Innovation
IBMArmonk, New York, United StatesBronzeThink AI, EverdAI, AI in Finance page and guild
Planet Labs PBCSan Francisco, California, United StatesBronzeJust one “Planeteer” away
PRecious CommunicationsSingaporeBronzeThe “Govern First” Advantage: Transitioning to an AI-First Advisory Model

The published field

Corporate Social Responsibility: every 2026 winner

Nineteen organizations were recognized in this category worldwide. XtremeLabs is on the same Silver list as Cisco, IBM, Şişecam, and St. James's Place.

2026 International Business Awards, Achievement Categories. Source: Stevie Awards winner listings.
OrganizationAwardNomination
MilliporeSigmaBurlington, Massachusetts, United StatesGoldSPARK: A Decade of Sparking Science, One Community at a Time
Abdi Ibrahim FoundationFatih, Istanbul, TürkiyeSilverThe Abdi Ibrahim Foundation's House of Kindness: A Holistic Support Model for Children with Cancer and Their Families
ASELSANAnkara, TürkiyeSilverASELSAN Tekno Macera
Cherishers 811 CICRugeley, Staffordshire, United KingdomSilverCSR Trading-Funded Community Support That Reaches Rural People Others Overlook
Cisco Systems IncSan Jose, California, United StatesSilverJourney to Opportunity: Positively Impacting 50 Million Lives in India
Eastern CommunicationsMakati City, National Capital Region, PhilippinesSilverUplifting Far-Flung Schools & Communities in the Philippines through Satellite Internet
IBMArmonk, New York, United StatesSilverBuilding Impact at Scale: A Holistic CSR Ecosystem Driving Skills, Engagement, and Community Transformation
PLDT and SmartMakati City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesSilver#Learnsmart: Enabling Education Through Technology
ŞişecamIstanbul, TürkiyeSilverWomen Moving Forward into the Future Program
SM SupermallsPasay City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesSilverSM Green Movement: Turning Everyday Spaces into Engines for Sustainability
Sourcefit GlobalQuezon City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesSilverThree Programmes, One Framework: How Sourcefit Operationalised CSR Across Education, Food Security, and the Environment
St. James's PlaceCirencester, United KingdomSilverSJP: Empowering charities to make a positive and lasting impact on people's lives
Viettel Burundi (Lumitel)Bujumbura, BurundiSilverLumitel Digital for Life: Connecting Burundi, Transforming Lives
Viettel Tanzania PLC (Halotel)Dar-es-Salaam, United Republic of TanzaniaSilverHalotel Foundation: Better Together
Our entryXtremeLabs LLCMcLean, Virginia, United StatesSilverServing Communities Through Sport: The XtremeLabs Impact Story
Cebuana LhuillierMakati City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesBronzeHAPPIEST PINOY: How Happiest Pinoy Evolved into a Multi-Voice Platform for Filipino Resilience
Hayat HoldingIstanbul, TürkiyeBronzePlay with Me, Now and Here
JTI TurkeyIzmir, TürkiyeBronzeMy Cooperative, JTI Turkey
NagaWorld LimitedPhnom Penh, CambodiaBronzeEmpowering Communities in Cambodia

Skills you build. Skills you prove.

The platform behind the 2026 Gold is Helix Labs. See what a hands-on lab looks like for your learners, in your own environment, with nothing to install.