The 2026 Astronomer Data Excellence Awards

The Astronomer Data Excellence Awards celebrate organizations that leverage Airflow for innovative data orchestration, recognizing achievements across industries and use cases, particularly in the context of AI, real-time analytics, and governance. These awards highlight the evolving role of data engineers who are increasingly becoming architects of intelligent systems, orchestrating workflows that integrate data, machine learning, and AI to drive strategic business decisions. In 2026, winners such as Lyft, NewDay, Notion, AO World, Moloco, Booking.com, Wix, and Carnegie Mellon University exemplified the strategic advantage of robust orchestration, showcasing the transformative potential of Airflow in various demanding applications. The awards emphasize the importance of orchestration in tackling complex data challenges and the commitment of Astronomer to advance data orchestration technology, offering tools like Astro IDE to enhance the efficiency and creativity of data engineers.