Document360 Global Writers Awards: Recognizing the World’s Top 50 Technical Writers

Every product people use today depends on documentation. Without it, customers would struggle to get started, teams would waste time solving the same problems, and many tools would never reach their potential. The professionals who write and maintain this content make technology usable, yet their work is rarely highlighted outside their organizations.

Document360 is introducing the Global Writers Awards 2025. The program will recognize 50 technical writers and documentation specialists whose work has set a standard for the field.

About Document360 Global Writers Awards

This initiative isn’t about creating another industry badge. It’s about giving credit where it’s long overdue. Technical writers, API specialists, UX content designers, and knowledge managers play a huge role in how products succeed. The awards give them visibility on an international stage, where their influence can be seen and appreciated. 

The process is anchored by a panel of senior professionals who understand the realities of documentation. They’ll review nominations with a focus on clarity, impact, innovation, and the qualities that show not just strong writing, but work that solves problems for users and organizations. 

Equally important, the awards are intended to build connections by highlighting contributors from different regions and disciplines. Document360 hopes to create a community that shares practices and supports each other’s growth. 

This year, 50 professionals will be recognized. Each represents a body of work that goes beyond writing manuals, work that makes products more accessible, teams more efficient, and users more confident. 

What Excellence Looks Like 

The Document360 Global Writers Awards follow clear standards. The panel of experienced technical writers and content leads will review each nomination. And the focus will be on the quality of the work and its actual impact on readers across the four areas below. 

• Clarity in communication
• Innovation in approach
• Impact on the industry
• Influence
  

Read more about the criteria on: Celebrating the Craft of Documentation: Document360 Global Writers Awards 2025

Public Voting and Eligibility

After the jury completes its review of all nominations, a carefully curated shortlist will be released for public voting. Voting will take place on a dedicated platform and will be amplified across Document360’s channels. While the jury retains the final say, the collective voice of the community will serve as a powerful signal of impact and influence. 

Nominations are open to professionals working across the field, such as: 

• Technical writers
• API documentation specialists
• UX writers
• Content strategists
• Information architects
• Developer advocates who focus on documentation
• Documentation managers and leads.
  

The Document360 Global Writers Awards want to recognize contributions from every corner of the profession. You could be building product knowledge bases, writing API references, or leading a team. If you or someone you know has made a real difference through documentation, this is your chance to bring that work into the spotlight.

The Bigger Picture 

If you make it to the list, your profile won’t stop at a mention; expect features on our blog, invitations for interviews, and opportunities to share how you approach documentation in your own words. 

For someone starting, it can mean opening new career doors. For senior writers, it’s a way to influence the way the industry thinks about technical communication. Either way, it’s a win because the people doing this work are seen and heard. 

And that’s the larger point: documentation is often treated like background work, when in reality it’s central to how products succeed. Programs like this help shift that perception, bring more talent into the field, and show companies that strong documentation is non-negotiable. 

If you’d like the step-by-step details of how nominations work, check out our guide. If you already know who deserves a spot, you can submit a nomination here.