Bronze Stevie® Award honors transformative AI and cloud innovations driving the future of higher education
RESTON, VA — Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that it was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the "Most Innovative Technology Company of the Year" category in the 22nd Annual International Business Awards®.
Ellucian was recognized for innovations including Ellucian Journey, an AI-powered solution linking curricula to workforce skills, and Ellucian Apply, a modern admissions platform. Judges commended the company's impact on efficiency and student success, particularly through its Intelligent Processes automation and leadership in SaaS adoption, with more than 2,600 institutions leveraging Ellucian SaaS solutions.
"This award is a tremendous honor and a testament to the innovation and dedication of the Ellucian team," said Laura Ipsen, President and CEO, Ellucian. "Higher education is at a pivotal moment, and institutions need technology that helps shape the future. Being recognized on the global stage by the Stevie Awards validates the progress we've made and inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries of what technology can do to support student success."
More than 3,800 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories. Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 250 executives worldwide, who participated in the judging process in May – July 2025.
"The 2025 International Business Awards have set a new benchmark for excellence," said Stevie Awards President Maggie Miller. "Our winners have demonstrated remarkable ambition and achievement in reaching their goals. We congratulate them on their well-earned recognition and look forward to honoring them on stage in Lisbon on 10 October."
Dr. Melva Wallace, President and CEO of HTU, emphasized the importance of HBCUs having an essential role in creating and directing the narrative and impact the AI has in the lives of their students: "This partnership ensures that HBCUs are not just adapting and using AI, but are also helping to shape its future – how it will be used, why it will be used, and who it will serve. As HBCU leaders, it is our responsibility to make sure that our students have access to cutting-edge tools that will help them understand and successfully employ AI in their everyday lives."
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ABOUT THE STEVIE AWARDS
Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, and the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at www.StevieAwards.com.
