# Software Finder Announces 2027 Awards Schedule, Starting With the Core Experience Awards on December 1 - Published: 2026-11-12 - Author: [Software News](https://softwarenews.io/author/softwarenews-io.md) - Topics: [News](https://softwarenews.io/news.md) - Source: https://softwarenews.io/news/software-finder-announces-2027-awards-schedule-starting-with-the-core-experience-awards-on/ - Publication: Software News - Publisher: Connectively (Terkel, Inc.) - Editorial policy: https://softwarenews.io/editorial-policy/ [![Four Award Badges on a green background covering ease of use, value, support, and features.](https://www.einpresswire.com/image/medium/1247795/core-experience-award-2027.png)](https://www.einpresswire.com/image/large/1247795/core-experience-award-2027.png#498x507) All Four Award Opportunity **The Core Experience Awards come straight from verified customer reviews. They help buyers move faster and give vendors real proof of the experience they deliver.”** — Marium Lodhi, Co-founder and CMO of Software Finder SPOKANE, WA, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2026 /[EINPresswire.com](https://www.einpresswire.com/)/ -- November 10, 2026. Software Finder today announced its 2027 awards schedule, with six programs for software vendors to earn recognition. The first, the 2027 [Core Experience Awards](https://vendors.softwarefinder.com/awards), will be announced December 1, 2026, with four awards recognizing ease of use, value, support, and features. The Core Experience Awards (Easiest to Use, Best Value, Best Support, and Best Features) go to products with an average rating of 8/10 or higher in that core strength area, from at least 10 verified reviews. Every listed product is eligible; there are no nominations or paid entry, and ratings are re-evaluated every year. “Buyers are overwhelmed with options, and they want signals they can trust,” said Marium Lodhi, Co-founder and CMO of Software Finder. “The Core Experience Awards come straight from verified customer reviews. They help buyers move faster and give vendors real proof of the experience they deliver.” A look ahead: the 2027 awards calendar Excellence Award returns, now with business size distinctions (February 16): Software Finder’s elite annual honor for the top 10% of all listed products with 50 or more verified reviews. New for 2027: Enterprise, Mid-Market, and Small Business distinctions. Fan Favorite (May and October): The software buyers speak about most positively in conversations with Software Finder experts. Category Leader (June 2027 and December 2028): the top 20% of products in each category, drawn from Software Finder’s Market Intelligence Reports. Buyer Trusted (July): a milestone badge for products that reach 20 verified reviews with a 3.5+ rating. AI Innovator (ongoing): recognition for vendors sharing AI innovation through a published Innovator Spotlight episode or feature. 2028 Core Experience Awards (November): ratings are re-evaluated in October, so this year’s winners can renew, and new products can earn their badges. Every Software Finder Award is independently scored. Sponsorships and payments never influence winners. Want to be in the running? Vendors can check their eligibility, see the full 2027 calendar and methodology, and learn what to do today for Core Experience Awards. About Software Finder Software Finder is an independent software marketplace designed to help organizations make more confident, informed software decisions. By combining real-world user insights with transparent research and evaluation tools, Software Finder enables buyers to reduce risk and choose solutions that best fit their needs. 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