SINT Awards Celebrate Extraordinary Contributions in OSINT
Each year at OSMOSISCon, we honor outstanding professionals, teams, and organizations whose work has significantly impacted the field of open‑source intelligence. The OSINT Awards recognize leadership, innovation, mentorship, and community engagement among practitioners worldwide.
2027 Nomination Submissions are open
Nomination forms must be fully completed to be considered. Submit your nominee using the official nomination form before the deadline.
Award Nominations
You are invited to nominate exceptional OSINT professionals for recognition. Nominations are open through February 16, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Nominees must:
- Demonstrate outstanding innovation, leadership, and community service.
- Be willing to be featured in promotional activities if selected.
- Not need to attend the conference in person to receive an award.
- Not be OSMOSIS Board members or OSMOSIS staff.
- Meet minimum nomination submission thresholds to proceed to board voting.
After nominations close, the OSMOSIS Board of Advisors reviews and votes on eligible submissions. A minimum of three valid nominations per category must be received before voting begins.
Award Categories
Nominees may be submitted for more than one category, but a separate nomination form is required for each category. Each nominee must confirm their willingness to be nominated via email before consideration.
Open‑Source Educator & Contributor of the Year
Recognizes an individual whose educational efforts and contributions have significantly advanced OSINT learning and professional excellence through content, training, or knowledge sharing.
Open‑Source Rising Star of the Year
Honors early‑career professionals (five years or less) who exhibit outstanding investigative skills, leadership potential, and commitment to the OSINT community.
Open‑Source Intelligence Champion of the Year
Awarded to an individual whose commitment to OSINT practice, solutions, and training has resulted in distinguished achievement and influence in investigative work.
Open‑Source Non‑Profit of the Year
Recognizes a registered non‑profit organization whose visionary OSINT work has driven substantial progress toward mission goals and societal impact.
Open‑Source Technology Innovation of the Year
Honors a technology, software, or product updated or launched in the past 12 months that significantly enhances workflow efficiency and effectiveness for open‑source researchers.
Open‑Source Lifetime Achievement of the Year
Celebrates seasoned practitioners with over a decade of dedicated service to the OSINT community and significant lifetime contributions to the field.