Celebrating Excellence in Data Governance: DG Best Practice Award 2026
As the data landscape continues to evolve, organisations rely more than ever on trusted data. Because of this, recognising real-world success in data governance has never been more important. The DG Best Practice Award 2026 highlights the people and teams who turn governance into measurable business value.
This award celebrates excellence, leadership and innovation. It also rewards organisations that improve data quality, reduce risk and enable better decision making across the business.
Why the DG Best Practice Award Matters in 2026
In today’s data-driven world, governance does far more than support compliance. Instead, it drives growth, trust and efficiency. The DG Best Practice Award recognises organisations that prove this through real results.
For example, winning entries often show:
- Great improvements in data quality
- Better regulatory and risk control
- Clear business and operational impact
In addition, the award recognises teams that introduce new ideas and modern ways of working. Most importantly, it rewards leadership that builds a culture of data responsibility.
Who Can Enter
The award is open to customer organisations across all sectors. These include private companies, public bodies and non-profit organisations. However, each organisation can submit only one nomination per category.
Therefore, every submission must clearly show how the organisation delivered lasting governance value.
What You Need to Submit
To enter the DG Best Practice Award, you need to provide:
- Your organisation and contact details
- A written explanation of your data governance initiative
- Evidence of results and business impact
After reviewing all entries, the judging panel will select the finalists. It will then notify successful organisations before the awards ceremony.
The Awards Ceremony at Europe’s Leading Governance Conference
The DG Best Practice Award 2026 will be presented on 23 March 2026 at the Data Governance, AI Governance and Master Data Management Conference Europe, Europe’s most comprehensive gathering for governance and data management professionals. The event is co-located with the Data Governance and AI Governance Conference Europe and the Master Data Management Conference Europe.
What to Expect from the Conference
The conference offers a full week of learning and networking. It attracts hundreds of data leaders, architects and governance professionals.
During the event, delegates can explore:
- Data governance and AI governance frameworks
- Master Data Management strategies
- Real-world case studies
- Expert keynotes, panel sessions, and workshops
Find out more about the event here: Overview
Explore the full agenda here: Agenda
Secure your spot here: Tickets
Why You Should Enter
Recognition at the IRM UK DG Best Practice Award 2026 elevates your profile and highlights your organisation’s leadership in data governance. It also provides the opportunity to share best practices with a wider European audience at one of the industry’s most respected events.
By entering the awards and attending the conference, organisations can benchmark themselves against the best in the field while gaining new insights into governance, AI and master data management.
Submit Your Proposal
Now is the time to showcase your data governance success. Submit your proposal for the DG Best Practice Award 2026 and join Europe’s leading data, AI and Master Data Management community in London.
