The 2026 Edison Awards generated global attention, spotlighting the innovations, organizations, and persons shaping the future. Explore a selection of press coverage and media features below.

Featured Coverage

Fortune: Exclusive: Adam Silver on winning the Edison Achievement Award: ‘Sports remind us that some of the most important forms of innovation are human’

Forbes: OpenAI Wants Its AI To Help Scientists Make Discoveries Faster

CNN: The Story Is with Elex Michaelson

U.S News & World Report: What to Know: AI-Powered Healthcare Innovations Shine at Edison Awards

The Hollywood Reporter: Rihanna to Receive Edison Achievement Award for “Reshaping the World Through Innovation”

Sports Business Journal: Names in the News

Sports Business Journal: SBJ 360: We took the NBA’s biomechanics evaluation

Business & Innovation Media

Boston Business Journal: Nine Boston companies earn Edison Awards for innovation in manufacturing, safety and climate tech

Medical Design and Outsourcing: Medical devices win 2026 Edison Awards for innovation

Gene Online: Axalta Coating Systems Wins Three Edison Awards for Advancements in Automotive Customization, EV Safety, and AI-Powered Color Technology

Gene Online: DuPont Wins Two Edison Awards in 2026 for Eco-Friendly Material and Advanced Manufacturing Innovation

Gulfshore Business: Adam Silver eyes SWFL for NBA G League expansion

Gulfshore Business: Rihanna to receive 2026 Edison Achievement Award

Fort Myers News-Press/Naples News Daily: Rihanna receiving Fort Myers award for Fenty, music, other innovations

Taiwan Plus: Taiwan Takes Home 16 Edison Awards

TN Global: ASTRI Tops Hong Kong Organisations with Five Awards at the 2026 Edison Awards

Broadcast & Event Coverage

Access Hollywood: Access Daily with Mario Kit

Gulf Coast News: Flying cars and humanoid robots showcased at Edison Awards in Fort Myers

Gulf Coast News: Jeb Bush visits Fort Myers, shares thoughts on politics and life after public office

WINK: Edison Awards shine global spotlight on Fort Myers innovation

WINK: Fort Myers Edison Awards spotlight innovation driving Southwest Florida’s future

The Floridant: Southwest Florida highlighted as ‘global hub for innovation’ at 2026 Edison Awards

Global & Cultural Highlights

Madame Noire: Work, Work, Work, Work, Work — Rihanna To Receive 2026 Edison Achievement Award For Her Billion-Dollar Brilliance

Face 2 Face Africa: Rihanna makes history as the first woman of color to win the Edison Achievement Award

Harper’s Bazaar Ukraine: Rihanna to receive Edison Achievement Award for innovation in fashion and beauty

Billionaires Africa: Rihanna, world’s youngest Black billionaire, becomes first woman of color to win the Edison Achievement Award

Barrett Media: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver To Receive 2026 Edison Achievement Award

Money Control: Rihanna becomes first female artist to hit 200 million RIAA single certifications

ABC Audio: Rihanna to be honored at 2026 Edison Awards

National Today: Rihanna to Receive Edison Achievement Award for ‘Reshaping the World Through Innovation’

Los 40: Rihanna will receive the Edison Achievement Award Honoree 2026, another milestone in her multifaceted career

Duke Magazine: Game Changer Adam Silver ’84 Honored for Transforming the NBA Into a Global Innovation Leader

Additional Coverage

US News & World Report: Healthcare of Tomorrow Bulletin

ABC Gulf Coast: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver honored with Edison Achievement Award at 2026 Edison Awards

Asaase: Rihanna to receive Edison Achievement Award for global innovation impact

The Herald Ghana: Rihanna to receive Edison Achievement Award for reshaping industries through innovation

La Opinión: Rihanna will receive the 2026 Edison Achievement Award for her global impact

El Diario: Rihanna will be honored with the 2026 Edison Achievement Award for her global impact

World Music Views: Rihanna Makes History As First Woman Of Color To Receive Edison Achievement Award