On September 1, 2011, Cloudflare announced its selection as a 2012 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. The prestigious recognition is awarded to innovative companies expected to make significant positive impacts on business and society. Previous winners include Google, Twitter, PayPal, Admob, and Mozilla. This year's 25 winners were chosen from thousands of nominated companies in various fields such as information technology, new media, energy/environment, and life sciences/health. Among the winners, 18 are based in the United States. Cloudflare was selected for its mission to enhance performance and security for every website on the internet.