Elastic celebrated its 2020 Elastic Search Awards at the virtual ElasticON Global event, recognizing exceptional projects and solutions using Elastic's technology across various regions, including Asia-Pacific-Japan (APJ), Europe-Middle East-Africa (EMEA), and the Americas. The awards were divided into categories: Cause Awards for projects with societal impact, Cluster Awards for inspirational and unique projects, and You Know, For Search! Awards for projects that enhance data accessibility and growth potential. Honorees included organizations like the Black Dog Institute in Australia, WiseVine in Japan, and Telkom Indonesia, and individuals like Peter Steenbergen, who was named Elastic Certified Professional of the Year for his contributions to the Elastic community. The awards also honored projects in the public sector, with notable mentions such as the UK's National Crime Agency and Leidos in the US, highlighting the diverse and innovative applications of Elasticsearch in sectors ranging from mental health prediction and public procurement to crime investigation and military intelligence.