Core Insights - Lucidworks announced the 2025 Superstars of Search Awards, recognizing organizations that have excelled in creating superior search experiences through strategic vision and technical proficiency [1][5] Award Winners - **Mouser Electronics** received the SEARCH SUPERHERO AWARD for delivering a high-performing search experience at scale while managing a complex B2B catalog, demonstrating measurable business outcomes and expertise in the Lucidworks community [2] - **TE Connectivity** was honored with the BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AWARD for modernizing its on-site search experience by replacing legacy systems with a scalable solution on the Lucidworks Platform, achieving key performance goals and enhancing customer experience [3] - **Coppel** won the INNOVATION AWARD for its use of machine learning models to enrich product data, addressing customer search behavior and significantly improving user experience [4] Award Criteria - Recipients were selected based on technical accomplishments, quantifiable business results, strategic integration of search as a value driver, and active participation in the Lucidworks client community [6] Company Overview - Lucidworks specializes in transforming complex data into actionable insights through AI-powered search solutions, with clients achieving a 391% ROI and being 2.5 times more likely to successfully deploy AI initiatives [7]

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