--- title: LCL Carrier Partner Awards 2027 description: LCL Carrier Partner Awards celebrates its telecom partners by giving out awards to those who show unique capabilities and innovative expertise. --- [![logo\_lcl\_outl-blue](https://marketing.lcl.be/hubfs/logo_lcl_outl-blue.png)](https://www.lcl.be) - [CATEGORIES](https://marketing.lcl.be/lcl-carrier-partner-awards-2027#categories) - [THE AWARD PROCESS](https://marketing.lcl.be/lcl-carrier-partner-awards-2027#process) - [WINNERS 2026](https://marketing.lcl.be/lcl-carrier-partner-awards-2027#winners) - [JURY](https://marketing.lcl.be/lcl-carrier-partner-awards-2027#jury) [Sign up for the ceremony](https://marketing.lcl.be/lcl-carrier-partner-event-2027?hsLang=en) ### 25 March 2027 • Africa Palace • Tervuren # LCL Carrier Partner Awards 2027 ## Honouring the partners who shape our connectivity ecosystem [DISCOVER THE AWARDS PROCESS](https://marketing.lcl.be/lcl-carrier-partner-awards-2027#process) [THESE ARE THE 2026 WINNERS](https://marketing.lcl.be/lcl-carrier-partner-awards-2027#winners) ![DSC\_6588](https://marketing.lcl.be/hubfs/DSC_6588.jpg) ![Awards](https://marketing.lcl.be/hs-fs/hubfs/Awards.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=Awards.jpg "Awards") ## Ambition of the LCL Carrier Partner Awards The LCL Carrier Partner Awards honour the telecom partners shaping the future of our connectivity ecosystem. We recognise those who stand out through innovation, excellence, and leadership. This annual tradition highlights outstanding achievements across three key categories, reflecting our partners’ dedication to advancing the telecom industry and delivering better outcomes for customers. [DISCOVER THE CATEGORIES](https://marketing.lcl.be/lcl-carrier-partner-awards-2027#categories) ## Staying the Course Following the successful introduction of a new selection process at last year’s LCL Carrier Partner Event, we are continuing the same approach for this edition. As before, a **jury** will lead the full evaluation. For each category, they will identify **three standout companies** distinguished by their performance, innovation and contribution to the carrier ecosystem. ### Nominees announcement & voting Between 21 January and 25 February 2027, our partners and wider community were invited to vote for the organisations they believed had excelled in each category. ### Awards ceremony The LCL Carrier Partner Awards 2027 will be presented during the LCL Carrier Partner Event on 25 March 2027, marking LCL's 25th anniversary, where we will proudly reveal the winners. ### Highlight: the Live Audience Award An award will be decided entirely by the audience in the room. Only those attending can cast a vote, live, on the spot. A unique moment that makes your presence more meaningful than ever. Be part of an evening that celebrates innovation, achievement and the power of collaboration across our carrier ecosystem. ## Meet the jury ### Jonathan Van de Velde Program and Communications Director MediaNet Vlaanderen   Since 2018, Jonathan Van de Velde has served as Program & Communications Director at MediaNet Vlaanderen. In this role, he is closely involved in innovations within the media and audiovisual ecosystem and acts as a catalyst for cross-sector projects that unlock new production capabilities. Advancements in connectivity play a central role in much of his work.   [LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-van-de-velde-b317b813a/) ### Alex de Joode Legal, Regulatory, Risk Management & Compliance AMS-IX With extensive experience in digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and public affairs, he plays an active role in shaping discussions around internet governance, connectivity and European digital regulation. His expertise in regulatory affairs and the evolving digital landscape contributes to a secure, open and resilient internet ecosystem.   [LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adejoode/) ## Award categories ## The Innovation Award #### This award recognises the organisation that has introduced the most innovative solutions or services within the telecom ecosystem. With rapid developments in technology, innovation plays a crucial role in shaping the future of telecom. As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, the growing volume of data will place increasing demands on cloud capacity and processing power. Many IoT applications will require data to be processed locally, and the rise of AI-driven solutions and edge computing will accelerate this shift. Organisations that lead the way in developing and deploying cutting-edge innovations are helping define the next chapter of the telecom industry. --- ## IT Transformation & Cloud Award #### This award recognises the organisation that leads the way in IT transformation and cloud adoption. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, flexibility is essential. Organisations are moving at speed towards new architectures and software-defined, programmable infrastructures. Adapting to these changes is critical to remain competitive. For many, embracing cloud-native technologies is no longer optional — it is a necessary step to help customers benefit from faster deployment, improved performance and future-proof digital environments. Carriers that successfully drive this transformation not only strengthen their own capabilities but also empower their customers to thrive in a dynamic and demanding market. --- ## The Sustainability Award #### This award honours the organisation that has made the most significant contribution to sustainability over the past year. Today, more than ever, governments, businesses and individuals are focused on reducing their environmental footprint and improving their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance. This shift creates a strong business incentive to advance sustainable practices. The data center industry is uniquely positioned to drive meaningful change, reduce environmental impact and address the challenges of climate change. Joint partnerships and collaborative efforts are essential, especially as the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) requirements approach. --- ![Winners LCL Carrier Partner Awards 2026](https://marketing.lcl.be/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_9636_websize.jpg?width=2000&height=1197&name=DSC_9636_websize.jpg "Winners LCL Carrier Partner Awards 2026") WINNERS 2026 ## Here are last year’s winners **The Innovation Award:** Level27 **The IT Transformation & Cloud Award**: Deutsche Telekom **The Sustainability Award:** GTT **The Carrier Community Award:** Colt & Eurofiber ## What's next? Your fellow nominees, customers and industry peers helped determine the winners of the LCL Carrier Partner Awards 2027 through an open voting process. This year’s LCL Carrier Partner Awards will be presented at the **LCL Carrier Partner Event** on **25 March 2027**. ![DSC\_6281](https://marketing.lcl.be/hs-fs/hubfs/DSC_6281.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=DSC_6281.jpg "DSC_6281") ## Take a look at the LCL Carrier Partner Event 2026 We invite you to look back at the 2026 edition of the LCL Carrier Partner Event. Watch the highlights from the evening and revisit the moments that made it memorable. We hope you are ready to create new memories on 25 **March 2027**! ## Contact us. We're here for you! If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch.   [E-mail us](mailto:aurelie.decoster@lcl.be) © 2024 [LCL Belgium](https://www.lcl.be/) n.v. - Kouterveldstraat 13 - 1831 Diegem - BE 0457.116.458  |  [Privacy policy](https://www.lcl.be/en/privacy-policy/) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "VideoObject", "caption" : { "@type" : "MediaObject", "contentUrl" : "https://marketing.lcl.be/media-transcripts/213325096107/en.vtt", "inLanguage" : "en", "name" : "en Captions" }, "contentUrl" : "https://7767788.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7767788/video_assets/213325096107/inherited/web_optimized.mp4", "dateModified" : "2026-05-21T11:03:04.007Z", "duration" : "PT1M53.16S", "height" : 1080, "name" : "Carrier Partner Event 2026 V4", "thumbnailUrl" : "https://7767788.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/7767788/Carrier%20Partner%20Event%202026%20V4.mp4/medium.jpg", "uploadDate" : "2026-05-21T11:02:42.634Z", "width" : 1920 } ```