Dallas, TX  |  September 24, 2026

Welcome to the 2026 ISG Paragon Awards

The ISG Paragon Awards™ celebrate the evolution of the sourcing industry through the application of new sourcing approaches and digital technology – including the use of automation, cognitive solutions and artificial intelligence.

Congratulations to the 2026

Paragon Award Winners

Recognizing the providers who deliver exceptional support and solutions to clients, fostering strong relationships. 

Paragon Challenger
Bold Innovation & Change

and
IAT Insurance Group

Paragon Champion
Outstanding Business Impact

and
Cushman & Wakefield

Paragon Commendation
Excellence in Values & Culture

and
PHINIA

Paragon Standout
Exceptional Individual Contribution

and
Monogram Foods

Highlighting advancements that drive efficiency, scalability and competitive advantage through cutting-edge technology solutions. 

Paragon Challenger
Bold Innovation & Change

Paragon Champion
Outstanding Business Impact

Paragon Commendation

Paragon Standout

Recognizing the successful transformation of an organization or key business function.

Paragon Challenger

Paragon Champion

Paragon Commendation

Paragon Standout

Celebrating partnerships that demonstrate exceptional collaboration and mutual success, contributing to outstanding customer outcomes. 

Paragon Challenger

Paragon Champion

Paragon Commendation

Paragon Standout

Recognising providers who lead in the development and implementation of AI technologies, driving innovation and transformative solutions. 

Paragon Challenger

Paragon Champion

Paragon Commendation

Paragon Standout

To learn more about the awards, including an outline of the judging criteria, visit the Award Categories page. 

Meet the Judges

Iain Fisher
Director, ISG

Sandip Tarafdar
Director, ISG

Matteo Gallina
Digital Engineering Solutions Lead - Americas, ISG

Shriram Natarajan
Director, ISG

Eryn Peters
Director, ISG