MongoDB has announced the opening of nominations for the 2023 MongoDB Innovation Awards, which honor organizations utilizing MongoDB in pioneering ways to enhance their operations. Past recipients include notable companies like 7-Eleven and American Airlines. Winners will receive various prizes, including an Innovation Award trophy, access to MongoDB events, and a feature story on MongoDB.com. The awards feature categories such as Optimizing for Impact, Industry Transformation, Inspiring Innovation, and Building the Next Big Thing. Submissions are accepted until April 21, 2023, with winners announced by the end of May. Additionally, MongoDB Atlas' data visualization tool, Atlas Charts, is highlighted as a user-friendly solution for visualizing data without complex processes, offering free usage up to 1GB per project monthly. In a separate announcement, Dev Ittycheria, MongoDB's President and CEO, conveyed his decision to retire, effective November 10, 2025, with Chirantan "CJ" Desai set to succeed him. Dev emphasized the importance of this leadership transition as a strategic move for MongoDB's future growth, highlighting CJ's extensive experience in scaling companies and his alignment with MongoDB's vision. Dev expressed his commitment to a smooth transition and his ongoing support for the company as a board member, looking forward to spending more time with family while maintaining confidence in MongoDB's continued success.