Fibre Awards 2027

Two sets of Fibre Awards will be presented at the Fibre Horizons 2027 event

Fibre Awards 2027– nominations and entries will be open to all fibre stakeholders as from September
Fibre Innovation Awards 2027 – nominations / entries are limited to member exhibitors of the Fibre Horizons 2027

FIBRE AWARDS 2027

The annual  Fibre Awards 2027 recognise the outstanding support of companies and individuals that have actively contributed to the acceleration of Fibre in Europe during the last 12 months. For 2027, the awards cover two categories:

the Operator Award acknowledges an operator company that has significantly contributed to the development and roll-out of Fibre in Europe

the Individual Award honours a single person for their unique efforts to make Fibre happen in Europe

The Fibre Awards are special and prestigious, and recognise the outstanding role of individuals and companies in supporting the acceleration of full fibre connectivity across Europe, setting the ground for the digital society of the future. Winners for the 2027 edition will be announced during the dedicated Fibre Awards ceremony as part of the main conference plenary session at Fibre Horizons 2027.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION

Deadline for submissions: 13 November 2026

Judging panels and selection process

The judging panel will be made up Fibre Council Europe Board Members.

Who can nominate?

The awards are free to enter and open to all operator companies and individuals in the fibre optic industry. 

Meet the winners of the 2026 edition of the FTTH Awards

Meet the winners of the 2026 edition of the traditional FTTH Awards:

Netomnia is the winner of the FTTH Operator Award, for its exceptional contribution to the development and widespread implementation of FTTH
Trevor Linney, Network Technology Director at Openreach is the winner of the FTTH Individual Award, for his remarkable efforts in championing the advancement of FTTH technology in Europe
SIRO is the winner of the Champion of Diversity Award, for their unwavering commitment to addressing diversity issues within the fibre industry

Congratulations to all winners from the FTTH Council Europe!

FIBRE INNOVATION AWARDS 2027

Fibre Horizons 2027 will see awards presented to the member exhibitors of the event. The Fibre Innovation Awards complement our Fibre Awards and recognise the most significant and innovative Fibre products and solutions that are shaping Europe’s digital future.

What are the product and service solution categories?

There will be new categories announced (including our six traditional categories): 

Passive Infrastructure

Active infrastructure - Central network

Active infrastructure - Home network e.g. customer premise equipment and wi-fi

Planning, workflow, mapping/GIS, AI software

Installation Equipment, Tools, Test & Measurement Instruments

Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning and other software innovations

The categories represent the broad range of vendor products and services, presenting the wide variety of solutions available in the FTTH ecosystem.

Judging panels and selection process

The judging panel will be made up of experts from the world of FTTH, including:

FTTH Council Europe Board Members

Committee Chairs

Conference and Workshop speakers for Fibre Horizons 2027

Who can nominate?

The awards are free to enter and limited to Fibre Horizons 2027 member exhibitors. 

NOMINATE NOW

Meet the winners of the 2026 edition of the FTTH Awards

Category 1: Passive Infrastructure - Homes Passed+ Featuring FiberMag – Emtelle
Category 2: Active Infrastructure - Central Network - Nokia Multi-PON line card LLLT-A – Nokia
Category 3: Active - Home Network - SDG 8000 and 9000 Series mesh Wi-Fi solutions – Adtran
Category 4: Planning, workflow, mapping/GIS, software - NET Scan – TKI
Category 5: Installation Equipment, Tools, Test & Measurement Instruments - FTB-Lite Series – EXFO
Category 6: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and other software - Mosaic One Clarity - Adtran

Why take part in the nomination process?

Unparalleled visibility

Your company or your colleagues will have the chance of being awarded one of the prestigious FTTH Awards in front of all the delegates taking part in the FTTH Innovation Awards Ceremony, during the closing ceremony of Fibre Horizons 2027 in Milan. Put yourself in the spotlight and bring your professionalism to the next level of visibility, thanks to the FTTH Innovation Awards.

Unmatched branding opportunities

Shortlisted companies will receive exposure through press releases and other promotional materials and may also feature special flag banners in front of their exhibition stand to advertise themselves as shortlisted for one of the six FTTH Innovation Awards. FTTH Council Europe will also produce "Shortlisted for FTTH Innovation Awards" stickers to be applied to products on exhibition stands.

Fibre Awards 2027