Welcome to the Run Smarter® Awards

Each year, the Laserfiche Run Smarter® Awards recognize outstanding organizations and/or individuals that have used Laserfiche software to improve productivity, innovate processes, and achieve exceptional results. Past winners span various industries and geographic locations and many winners have spoken at the Laserfiche Empower Conferences, led webinars, user groups, participated in case studies and video testimonials or been featured in local and industry press releases! Check out what the 2026 Run Smarter Award winners will receive.

  • Nominations open Monday, Nov. 3, 2025
  • Learn how to create a winning nomination – join the Nov. 12 Run Smarter Awards webinar
  • Deadline: Nominations close Dec. 12, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT

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Run Smarter Awards: Individual Awards

Nien-Ling Wacker Visionary Award

This award, named for Laserfiche founder Nien- Ling Wacker, recognizes an individual who has an extraordinary ability to propel change, a relentless drive for process optimization, and the commitment to using Laserfiche to transform their organization.

Tom Wayman Digital Transformation Leader of the Year Award

Formally known as the Executive of the Year, this award recognizes the visionary leader who has driven digital transformation across their organization and delivered advances in internal and external customer experiences using Laserfiche technology.

(NEW) Laserfiche Champion of the Year Award

This award recognizes an individual Laserfiche customer who is a member of the Laserfiche Champion Program and exemplifies outstanding leadership in digital transformation. The winner stands out for their leadership, advocacy, and commitment to helping others succeed with Laserfiche, inspiring the broader community through mentorship and sharing success stories. (Active members of the Laserfiche Champion Program are eligible for this award)

Run Smarter Awards: Team And Organization Awards

Laserfiche Team of the Year

This award recognizes the visionary team that bring these programs to life, working collaboratively toovercome obstacles, deliver exceptional experience and create a measurable business impact.

Laserfiche Program of the Year

The Laserfiche Program of the Year Award celebrates the best overall Laserfiche program, in terms of strategy, tactics and results. Winners have delivered measurable impact and inspired change.

Best Program ROI

This award recognizes organizations that are driving significant improvements to existing business processes with Laserfiche.

Change Maker of the Year

This award recognizes organizations who are using Laserfiche to transform their operations, their customer experience or how services are delivered to staff, customers, or citizens.

Inspiration From Our 2025 Run Smarter Award Winners

The awards highlight individuals and organizations that have used Laserfiche software to improve productivity, innovate processes, and achieve exceptional results. Get inspired by their creative stories and solutions.

2026 Run Smarter Awards Prizes

All 2026 Run Smarter Awards Winners will receive:

  • A congratulatory plaque
  • Two free passes to Empower
  • Complimentary three-night stay in Las Vegas with two rooms included.
    Winners will need to provide their own transportation to Las Vegas and to the hotel
  • A special Run Smarter Award winner swag
  • A lifetime of bragging rights!

Each year, the Laserfiche Run Smarter® Awards recognize organizations that have used Laserfiche to improve productivity, innovate processes and achieve exceptional results.

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