Databricks Crowns AI Innovators

Databricks has announced the winners of its 2026 Customer Awards, celebrating organizations that have demonstrated exceptional achievements in leveraging data and artificial intelligence. Among the honorees, Axpo has been awarded the prestigious AI Innovation Award, underscoring its pioneering work with the Databricks Platform. The awards recognize 10 customers across eight categories, showcasing diverse applications of data and AI to drive real-world results.

These accolades highlight how companies are transforming industries, from energy to semiconductors and healthcare, by harnessing the power of data and AI. The 2026 Databricks Customer Awards winners represent a broad spectrum of sectors, all united by their commitment to solving complex challenges and setting new benchmarks in data and AI utilization.

Axpo's recognition in the AI Innovation Award category specifically points to their advanced implementation and innovative use of artificial intelligence, likely involving sophisticated machine learning models and generative AI applications built upon the Databricks Lakehouse. This award signifies leadership in pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI in their respective fields.

Other notable winners include Applied Materials for Excellence in North America, Virgin Atlantic for EMEA, Fonterra Co‑operative Group for APJ, and Telefónica | Vivo for LATAM. The For Good Award went to Virtue Foundation for its impactful use of data and AI in improving global healthcare access. Octopus Energy was recognized with the Disruptor Award, while Atlassian took home the Transformation Award. Rivian and Volkswagen Group were honored with the Visionary Award, and Lippert’s Kenan Colson received the Champion Award. These diverse wins underscore the widespread impact of the Databricks platform.