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DCD>Awards 2022 - the original data center awards program that reaches over 192 countries worldwide!

For 16 years, we've recognized the very best people, projects, and teams who have overcome exceptional challenges and paved the way for industry innovation. It's ultimately our caliber of judging that makes us the data center award-to-win, as our world-renowned panel of experts cut through the jargon and hype to find the entries that have truly made an impact.

Why the DCD>Global Awards?

Validate your work with a review by our world-renowned judging panel
Join the presitigious list of 1,045 past finalists & winners
Showcase your achievements on DCD, the #1 most visited data center website in the world
Inspire your peers from 192 countries worldwide

Special thanks to our Headline Partner...

Mercury is a European contractor that builds and manages complex engineering projects that reimagine how people work and live in the built environment. Mercury believes that real innovation happens if you’re willing to be brave. Its determination and sharp focus enable Mercury to deliver leading edge construction solutions across a range of key sectors, taking its clients to new territories they never thought possible.

Mercury’s purpose is to deliver its clients vision through leading edge construction solutions, going beyond their duty which turns clients into partners and builds relationships that thrive across the following Sectors: Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection, Technical Support Services (TSS), Data Centre Facility Management, Healthcare & Building Services.

Categories for 2022 included:

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Award Category [NEW] Energy Impact Award

Global Awards 2022 // Sponsored By Node Pole
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Award Category Data Center Design Innovation Award

Global Awards 2022 // Sponsored By Schneider Electric (Life Is On)
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Award Category [NEW] Social Impact Award

Global Awards 2022 // Sponsored By Huawei
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Award Category Data Center Operations Team of the Year

Global Awards 2022 // Sponsored By Excool
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Award Category Mission Critical Tech Innovation Award

Global Awards 2022 // Sponsored By Jones Engineering Group
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Award Category [NEW] Environmental Impact Award

Global Awards 2022 // Sponsored By H&MV Engineering
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Award Category Enterprise Data Center Evolution Award

Global Awards 2022 // Sponsored By Datalec Precision Installations
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Award Category Young Mission Critical Engineer of the Year

Global Awards 2022 // Sponsored By Kirby Group Engineering