The IEEE International Conference on Computing, Communication and Web Technologies (CCWC 2026), held in Pune, India, recognized two outstanding papers with Best Paper Awards. The conference received 3,434 submissions from researchers worldwide, of which only 266 were accepted, showcasing its selectivity. One award went to Sudhir Vishnubhatla for his paper titled “Governance-as-Architecture: A Framework for Compliance-Native AI in Regulated Large-Scale Data Ecosystems.” This work proposes a comprehensive framework that integrates policy and compliance into AI architecture, making it relevant for sectors like financial services and healthcare. The second award was for “Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS): Architecture, Orchestration, and Performance Trade-offs,” authored by Rajesh Kumar, Hemang Upadhyay, Chandra Prakash Pandey, and Priya Ranjan Kumar. This paper provides a detailed analysis of hybrid quantum-classical cloud platforms, offering practical insights for enterprises looking to explore quantum computing. Both papers were commended for their clarity and actionable guidance, making complex topics accessible to practitioners and policymakers.