Quickbase Announces 2026 Customer Award Finalists Shaping the Future of Operations

Award finalists from Alaska Airlines, Albertsons, Farmers Insurance, Tractor Supply, and other industry-leading organizations to be recognized at Empower26

BOSTON, MA — May 13, 2026 — Quickbase, the AI operations platform, today announced its 2026 Empower Customer Awards finalists, recognizing excellence across six categories. Nominated by Quickbase's global customer community of more than 10,000 organizations, this year's finalists include industry-leading organizations and leaders that are modernizing their operations, connecting field and back-office teams, and helping shape the future of work.

Award winners will be announced at Empower 2026, Quickbase's annual customer conference, where more than 1,000 customers, partners, and Qrew community members gather to share ideas, best practices, and new approaches.

"We continue to be inspired by the ways in which our customers are transforming their operations with Quickbase — from reimagining legacy systems and apps with Pave, to connecting desk and deskless workers with FastField," said Kelly Hall, Chief Customer Officer at Quickbase. "This year's award finalists represent the art of the possible. They're not just adapting to change — they're driving it, turning complexity into clarity, using AI to reimagine what's possible, and delivering measurable impact across their businesses. I'm excited to celebrate our incredible award finalists at Empower, where we'll share ideas, learn from one another, and help shape the future of operational excellence together."

Finalists for Quickbase's 2026 Empower Customer Awards include:

Operational Impact Award

Recognizes organizations turning strategy into measurable business results: revenue, cost control, risk reduction, or customer experience for sustained performance improvements.


Innovation in Operations Award

Recognizes organizations that moved beyond standard practice to build new, modern ways of working, such as adapting early and acting decisively for a lasting advantage.

Mission Impact Award

Recognizes an organization or individual whose initiatives improved lives, expanded access to critical resources, or strengthened communities.

Transformation Leader of the Year

Recognizes an executive or senior leader who mobilized stakeholders, drove enterprise adoption, and created lasting change across teams or business units.

Operator of the Year

Recognizes an individual who eliminated friction, resolved complex challenges, or materially improved performance within their team or function.

Qrew Legend Award

Recognizes a Qrew member who consistently supports the Quickbase Community through mentorship, leadership, and meaningful engagement.


Today's award finalists will receive the official Empower Awards Finalist designation, complimentary Empower conference admission, and exclusive networking opportunities with peer leaders. Winners will be announced live onstage at Empower26 on May 20, 2026.

Read more about the Empower Customer Award finalists across each award category: Operational Impact Award | Innovation in Operations Award | Mission Impact Award | Transformation Leader of the Year | Operator of the Year | Qrew Legend Award.

About Quickbase  

Quickbase is a proven provider of operational solutions that help teams keep pace with change. Thousands of organizations worldwide use Quickbase to build practical applications that bring clarity to daily work and reduce the inefficiencies and digital waste that slow operations down. Backed by strong governance, advanced security, and an adaptable architecture, Quickbase has been helping teams adjust quickly as their work evolves for more than 25 years. Get to know us at Quickbase.com, LinkedIn, and YouTube, and join our community of builders here.