The 2026 Epic Awards winners

Google is a global software development company that builds products to create opportunities for people everywhere. Google Lens enables users to search what they see, supporting image and video search, product lookup, translation, and more directly from their device.

SEGA of America is a video game publisher and developer serving players across console, PC, and mobile platforms. Sonic Dash is a 3D endless runner where players race as Sonic and friends, collecting rings, clearing obstacles, and battling bosses across iconic zones.

U.S. Bank is a Minneapolis-based commercial bank serving consumers, businesses, and institutions across banking, payments, and wealth management. Its mobile app lets users manage accounts, track cash flow, send money, pay bills, and trade investments—all in one place.

Microsoft empowers people and organizations worldwide through technology and software innovation. Its Copilot app serves as a personal AI assistant, helping students, professionals, and creatives draft content, generate images, analyze visuals, and get answers through natural conversation and voice.

Canva is a global visual communications platform dedicated to making design accessible to everyone. Its app offers an all-in-one creative suite—spanning graphic design, photo editing, video creation, and presentations—with thousands of templates, AI-powered tools, and real-time collaboration for individuals, teams, and educators.

Affirm is a financial services company focused on delivering transparent, consumer-friendly payment products. Its app lets users shop with flexible pay-over-time plans, manage payments, and use the Affirm Card anywhere Visa is accepted in the U.S.

Indeed is a global employment platform operating in more than 60 countries, connecting job seekers with millions of opportunities across industries. Its app lets users search roles, upload resumes, track applications, and explore salary data and company reviews—all in one place.

Alibaba.com is a global B2B wholesale trade platform connecting millions of buyers and suppliers across 190+ countries. Its app enables businesses to source products, request quotes, manage orders, and access shipping solutions—all from a mobile device.

iHerb is a global health and wellness retailer founded in 1996, offering over 50,000 products across vitamins, supplements, beauty, and more to customers worldwide. Its app lets shoppers browse trusted brands, manage subscriptions, track orders, and access app-exclusive deals with secure checkout in 80 currencies.

King is a mobile-focused interactive entertainment company with a mission of Making the World Playful, serving over 200 million monthly active users. Candy Crush Saga offers thousands of match-3 puzzle levels with unique game modes, boosters, social features, and offline play.

Weight Watchers delivers science-backed weight management to members through coaching, clinical support, and GLP-1 medication programs. Its app offers personalized tracking tools—including an AI Body Scanner, Points® program, macro logging, and device syncs—to help users lose, maintain, or manage weight.

Zynga is a global interactive entertainment company with a mission to connect the world through games. CSR Racing 2 brings hyper-real drag racing to mobile, letting players collect 200+ licensed supercars, compete in real-time multiplayer races, and team up with friends in global crew events.

Adobe delivers digital media and marketing solutions for creators, businesses, and organizations worldwide. Adobe Scan turns any mobile device into a PDF scanner, letting users capture, enhance, and organize documents with OCR, auto-straightening, and cloud sync.

Shazam is an entertainment app downloaded over a billion times, serving tens of millions of daily users worldwide. The app instantly identifies music playing nearby or within other apps, while helping users discover concerts, lyrics, and personalized recommendations.

DraftKings is a Boston-based sports entertainment company offering daily fantasy sports and betting experiences to millions of fans. Its app lets users draft lineups, enter free or paid contests, and compete for real prizes across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, golf, and more.

Duolingo is an education platform dedicated to making high-quality learning free and accessible to everyone. Its app engages 300+ million learners worldwide with game-like, bite-sized lessons across 40+ languages, plus courses in math, music, and chess.

Scopely's MONOPOLY GO!, created in partnership with Hasbro, reimagines the classic board game as a mobile-first experience. With over 150 million downloads and new events running daily, players roll dice to earn money, build cities, trade stickers, and compete with friends and family across themed boards inspired by world-famous cities and fantastical worlds.

Brave builds privacy-first internet products, including a browser and search engine, serving over 109 million users. Its mobile browser blocks ads and trackers by default, while offering built-in VPN, an AI assistant, and a Web3 crypto wallet.

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company focused on building safe, broadly beneficial artificial intelligence. Its ChatGPT app gives hundreds of millions of users on-demand access to AI-powered conversation, image generation, voice interaction, and personalized assistance across everyday and professional tasks.

Signal Messenger is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing open source privacy technology for secure global communication. Its app offers end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice, and video calls—with no data collection, no ads, and no backdoors.

Domino's is a globally recognized pizza brand operating more than 21,700 stores across 90+ markets. Its app lets U.S. customers build and order pizzas, earn rewards, and track deliveries in real time.

Roblox is an immersive platform where tens of millions of people worldwide play, create, and connect through user-built 3D experiences. The app lets users explore games, customize avatars, and build their own worlds across mobile, console, and VR devices.

Airbnb connects travelers with over 5 million hosts across nearly every country, offering stays, local experiences, and on-demand services. The app lets users browse 8M+ rentals, book host-led experiences, and manage trip details—all in one place.

Booking.com is a global travel platform that helps travelers find and book accommodations, flights, car rentals, and more. Its app lets users search millions of properties, access mobile-only deals, and manage entire trips in one place with 24/7 multilingual support.

Founded in 2003, LinkedIn operates the world's largest professional network, connecting over 1 billion members globally across industries. Its app enables professionals to search and apply for jobs, build their profiles, grow their networks, and stay current with business news.

Uber is a global platform connecting riders, drivers, and couriers across transportation and delivery. The Uber app offers a range of ride options with upfront pricing, advance booking, and safety features, alongside food, grocery, and package delivery.

Wise is a global fintech company serving 16 million+ people and businesses with cross-border financial services. Its app lets users send money to 70+ countries, hold 40+ currencies, and spend abroad via a multi-currency card at mid-market exchange rates.

Samsung Electronics is a global technology company serving consumers across devices, appliances, and connected home solutions. Its SmartThings app lets users control hundreds of smart home brands in one place, set automated routines, monitor energy usage, and manage devices remotely.

Bumble Inc. is a social networking and dating company dedicated to helping people build meaningful connections. Its Bumble app lets singles meet, chat, and date in an inclusive, safety-first environment, offering features like ID verification, personalized profiles, and premium tools for deeper discovery.

Zoom is an AI-first communications platform serving organizations across industries, from small businesses to global enterprises. Its Zoom Workplace app unifies video meetings, chat, phone, email, and collaborative docs in one place, with AI Companion built in to help users summarize, draft, and organize their work.

Badoo has been a pioneer in online dating since 2006, operating one of the world's most geographically diverse social discovery communities. Its app helps users build meaningful connections through verified profiles, advanced filters, video chat, and AI-powered tools that detect and block fake or spam accounts.

SoundCloud is an artist-first music platform founded in 2007, connecting artists and fans across 193 countries. Its app lets users discover, stream, and share music from 40M+ artists, while supporting independent creators through Fan-Powered Royalties.

Pinterest is a visual inspiration platform serving 600 million monthly active users worldwide. Its app lets people discover ideas, save Pins, shop styles, and explore topics ranging from recipes and fashion to DIY projects and home design.

Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand, is a financial services platform serving 50+ million monthly active customers with tools to send, spend, save, invest, and borrow. Its app enables instant P2P payments, bitcoin transactions, stock investing, and simplified banking—all in one place.

PayPal is a fintech company empowering millions of people and businesses worldwide to send, spend, and manage money. Its app enables secure payments, peer-to-peer transfers in 120+ countries, cash back rewards, crypto trading, and high-yield savings in one place.

SeatGeek is a mobile ticketing marketplace built for live event fans across sports, music, and theater. Its app lets users buy, sell, and transfer tickets with tools like Deal Score and a Buyer Guarantee to help find the right seats at the right price.

Paramount+ is a direct-to-consumer streaming service from Paramount Global serving entertainment fans across the U.S. The app offers on-demand originals, blockbuster films, live sports including NFL on CBS and UFC, news, and content from brands like CBS, Nickelodeon, and SHOWTIME.

Tinder is a dating app connecting millions of users across 190 countries. Launched in 2012, it lets users match, chat, and meet new people based on shared interests and intentions, with built-in safety tools designed to keep every interaction comfortable and in control.

Hinge is a dating app built to foster real-world connections for singles seeking meaningful relationships. The app uses personality-driven profiles, prompt-based conversations, and smart recommendations to help users move from matching to meeting in person.

Spotify is a global audio streaming platform connecting artists and fans across 178 markets. Its app gives users access to over 100 million songs, 6 million podcasts, and audiobooks, with personalized recommendations, playlist tools, and offline listening via Spotify Premium.