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2026 WINNERS & SHORTLISTED
Overall Innovation and Company Categories
1. Innovation of the Year
This award will recognise lateral thought and technical excellence in creating an outstanding product or service that has the potential to revolutionise an industry or way of life. The winning entry will demonstrate the use of technology to overcome a defined problem, and show that it has, or can make, a significant positive impact.
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2. Start-up Tech Company of the Year
This award recognises a newly established technology company that is pioneering innovative technology or offering a fresh approach to an existing market. Eligible companies must have been founded no more than five years prior to the awards date, with pre-revenue and seed-stage businesses welcome. The winning entry will demonstrate originality, ambition and a compelling technology proposition, supported by evidence of traction, customer adoption, investment, product development or market potential where applicable. Judges will assess the strength of the company's technology, its ability to address a clearly defined problem, the potential to disrupt or create markets, and the quality of its vision and team.Enter Here
3. Tech Growth Business of the Year
This award recognises a technology company that has successfully progressed from start-up to a growing and established business. The winning entry will demonstrate sustained growth, supported by evidence of increasing revenue, customers, market share, investment, workforce or international expansion. Entrants should be over three years old and show how they have overcome the challenges of scaling while continuing to deliver exceptional products, services and customer value. Judges will assess the company's growth strategy, commercial performance, technology proposition, market opportunity and ability to build a sustainable business with further potential for expansion. Enter Here
4. Tech Company of the Year
This award recognises a technology company that has demonstrated outstanding achievement and positive impact in the past year. The winning company will have shown excellence in delivering innovative solutions, serving their customers effectively, and contributing meaningfully to the technology sector. Judges will look for evidence of strong performance across areas such as product innovation, customer satisfaction, business growth, team development, or industry leadership. Companies of all sizes and specializations are encouraged to enter - from niche specialists making significant advances in their field to larger organisations driving broad technological progress. Enter Here
5. Vendor Excellence Award - NEW FOR 2027
This award recognises a technology vendor or service provider that has delivered outstanding value, innovation, and customer satisfaction to its clients. Open to suppliers of software, hardware, managed services, or consultancy, the category rewards organisations that have demonstrated market leadership, strong client relationships, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Judges will look for evidence of customer success stories, service excellence, and the ability to adapt to evolving client needs. Enter Here
Core Technology Categories
6. Cloud Technology of the Year
This award will recognise an outstanding cloud-based product, platform, service or innovation that has delivered significant benefits to businesses or consumers. The winning entry will demonstrate how cloud technology has addressed a critical challenge, improved efficiency, scalability, security or reliability, or enabled new capabilities. Entries may include cloud infrastructure, platforms, software, storage, managed services or solutions that bridge consumer and corporate markets. Judges will assess entries based on technical excellence, innovation, user experience, scalability and measurable business impact, with submissions expected to demonstrate clear benefits such as cost savings, improved performance, enhanced security, effective data management or support for emerging technologies such as AI and IoT. Enter Here
7. Mobile Innovation of the Year
This award will recognise a mobile application or product that has delivered transformative effects. This winning entry will be an innovation that pushes the boundaries of mobile with demonstrable outcomes, and could be a new mobile productivity tool, innovative mobile app or a new way to use mobile technology to solve a real-world problem. Enter Here
8. Smart & Connected Technology Project of the Year
This award recognises a project that delivers on the promise of smart and connected technology, including but not limited to IoT, AI-enabled devices, edge analytics, digital twins, and smart infrastructure. The winning entry will demonstrate tangible improvements to the way people live or do business, whether in homes, cities, health, or industrial settings. Enter Here
9. Data & Analytics Project of the Year
This award celebrates a data-driven project that has delivered substantial and measurable business impact through the innovative use of data and analytics. Open to both completed and in-progress projects (with meaningful interim results), this category seeks entries that demonstrate how the intelligent application of data has solved complex challenges, optimised operations, or driven significant growth. Judges will be looking for evidence of sophisticated analytics techniques, creative problem-solving, and clear differentiation from product-centric or broader transformation initiatives. Entrants should provide a clear narrative of the business problem addressed, the data and methods applied, and the tangible outcomes achieved – be it increased revenue, cost savings, improved customer experience, or enhanced efficiency. Enter Here
10. Data-driven Product of the Year
This award will recognise a product that processes raw data and turns it into actionable insight, driving better personalisation for existing customers and attracting new ones with market-leading performance. The winning entry will, using case studies, demonstrate exactly how data is analysed and used and what differentiates this product from those of competitors. Particular consideration will be given to a product that significantly and measurably improves existing processes across functions such as analytics, compliance, infrastructure, or customer services. Enter Here
11. Legacy System Modernisation Project of the Year
This award celebrates a technology modernisation project that has upgraded, replaced or transformed legacy applications, platforms, infrastructure or technology environments. The winning entry will demonstrate how the project addressed the technical and business challenges associated with ageing technology while delivering measurable improvements in performance, reliability, security, scalability, efficiency or cost. Entries should demonstrate technical excellence in planning and execution, effective risk management and minimal disruption to ongoing operations. Judges will look for clear before-and-after evidence, a compelling business case and demonstrable benefits delivered through modernisation. Enter Here
12. Technology Infrastructure Project of the Year – NEW FOR 2027
This award recognises an outstanding project that has transformed or significantly improved an organisation's technology infrastructure. The winning entry will demonstrate how infrastructure technology has addressed a significant business or technical challenge and delivered measurable improvements in performance, resilience, scalability, security, efficiency or cost. Eligible projects may include data centre modernisation, networking, hybrid or multi-cloud infrastructure, edge computing, storage, compute or other foundational technology. Judges will assess the project's technical complexity, innovation, implementation and business impact, with entries expected to provide clear evidence of the improvements delivered. Enter Here
Artificial Intelligence
13. AI Innovation of the Year
This award will recognise a company demonstrating innovative and novel approaches to implementing cutting-edge AI technologies such as foundation models, computer vision, or generative AI. The winning entry will provide detailed information on how AI has been practically deployed to solve real-world problems, improve decision-making, or create new products and services. Case studies should highlight tangible benefits like increased efficiency, enhanced customer experiences, or breakthrough innovations enabled by AI. Enter Here
14. Responsible & Ethical AI Award
This award honours a product, project, organisation or initiative that demonstrates exceptional commitment to the responsible, safe and ethical development or deployment of artificial intelligence. Eligible entries may include solutions or programmes addressing areas such as AI governance, transparency, explainability, bias, privacy, security, accountability, safety and regulatory compliance. Judges will look for practical evidence that responsible AI principles have been embedded into technology, processes or organisational frameworks, together with measurable benefits for users, customers, employees or wider society. Entries should demonstrate how responsible AI practices have enabled organisations to innovate while managing the risks associated with increasingly powerful AI systems. Enter Here
15. AI Application of the Year – NEW FOR 2027
This award recognises an organisation that has successfully applied artificial intelligence to solve a real-world business, operational or customer challenge. The winning entry will demonstrate how AI has been deployed effectively to deliver measurable improvements, whether through increased efficiency, better decision-making, enhanced customer experiences, reduced costs or the creation of new products and services. Entries may include applications of generative AI, machine learning, foundation models, computer vision or other AI technologies. Judges will look for evidence of successful implementation, meaningful adoption, scalability and tangible outcomes, with particular emphasis on how the application has moved beyond experimentation to deliver practical value. Enter Here
Core Risk and Compliance
16. RegTech Project of the Year
This award will recognise a regulatory technology solution, product or project that successfully solves regulatory and compliance challenges for companies of varying sizes and across different industries, including new requirements such as operational resilience regulation (e.g., DORA). The winning entry will demonstrate innovation and practical application, preferably with results from successful projects. Enter Here
17. Security Innovation of the Year
This award will recognise technology innovations that protect systems, services and customers from increasingly sophisticated security threats ranging from socially engineered attacks to ransomware. The winning entry will, using case studies, demonstrate why it is the best overall solution to help organisations combat security risks. Examples of eligible innovations might include new types of security software, novel approaches to security training, innovative methods for threat detection and response, or advances in zero-trust, secure-by-design or post-quantum approaches, though entries are not limited to these areas. Enter Here
18. Cyber Security Solution of the Year
This award recognises a widely accessible product or service that has a proven track record of preventing cyberattacks and unauthorised access to corporate or consumer systems. The winning entry will be available to a broad range of businesses or consumers as a solution, product, platform or managed service and demonstrate exceptional resilience against cyber threats. Judges will assess entries based on the solution's effectiveness, innovation, ease of use, and overall value to customers. Enter Here
19. Operational Resilience Project of the Year
This award recognises an outstanding project or initiative that has strengthened an organisation's ability to anticipate, withstand, respond to and recover from disruption. The winning entry will demonstrate how technology, processes and effective risk management have protected critical operations, services and customers from challenges such as cyber threats, technology failures, cloud outages, third-party or supply-chain disruption and other operational incidents. Judges will look for evidence of effective preparation, response and recovery, as well as measurable improvements in resilience and business continuity. Entries should clearly explain the challenges addressed, the technologies and processes implemented, and the tangible outcomes achieved. Enter here
Sector-Specific Innovations
20. Best Public Sector Project
This award recognises the innovative use of technology within the public sector to deliver significant improvements in service delivery, efficiency, or citizen experience. The winning entry will demonstrate a clear understanding of public sector challenges and the effective application of technology to address them. Judges will assess entries based on their impact on public services, cost-effectiveness, innovation, and scalability. Enter here
21. Innovative Enterprise Product of the Year
This award recognises a groundbreaking product or service that has demonstrated exceptional innovation and delivers significant value to enterprise customers. The winning entry will showcase a product that addresses a critical business need, drives operational efficiency, and demonstrates a clear return on investment. It should be a product that is commercially available and has a proven track record of success in the marketplace. Judges will assess entries based on the product's originality, impact on business performance, user experience, and overall market potential. Enter here
22. Digital Transformation Project of the Year
This award recognises an exceptional technology-driven project that has fundamentally improved an organisation's operations, customer experience or approach to delivering products and services. The winning entry will demonstrate how technology has addressed a significant business challenge and delivered measurable improvements in areas such as efficiency, productivity, revenue, customer satisfaction or decision-making. Entries may include major enterprise technology projects or organisation-wide transformation programmes and should demonstrate strategic alignment, effective implementation, stakeholder engagement and sustainable adoption. Judges will assess the project's complexity, innovation, business impact, return on investment and ability to deliver lasting change. Enter here
Industry Specific Categories
23. Healthcare & Life Sciences Technology of the Year
This award recognises technological innovation that has delivered measurable improvements to UK healthcare. Entries are welcomed from solutions that enhance patient outcomes, streamline clinical workflows, support preventative care, or enable new models of health service delivery. Judges will look for evidence of successful implementation, regulatory compliance within the UK, and clear benefits for patients, clinicians, or the wider health system. Enter Here
24. Transport, Logistics & Supply-Chain Tech Award
This category recognises the most impactful technology solution or project in the fields of transport, logistics, or supply-chain management. Eligible entries might include innovations in green transport, last-mile delivery, warehouse automation, supply-chain visibility, or the integration of digital platforms across logistics networks. Judges will be seeking compelling evidence of improved efficiency, sustainability, resilience, or customer experience. Successful submissions will clearly articulate the problem addressed, the technological approach taken, and the measurable benefits delivered—whether in cost savings, carbon reduction, enhanced reliability, or operational agility. Entries from both technology providers and end-user organisations are welcome. Enter Here
25. Manufacturing Tech of the Year
This award honours the technology, platform or solution that has made the most significant contribution to the advancement of industrial and manufacturing processes. The winning entry will demonstrate how technology has improved productivity, efficiency, quality, resilience or sustainability across areas such as smart manufacturing, automation, robotics, industrial IoT, engineering or supply-chain operations. Judges will look for compelling evidence of successful implementation and measurable business outcomes, including cost savings, reduced waste, improved resource efficiency, enhanced operational performance or greater adaptability. Entries should provide real-world examples demonstrating how technology is transforming industrial operations and addressing the challenges facing modern manufacturers.
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26. Automation & Robotics Technology of the Year – NEW FOR 2027
This award recognises an innovative use of automation or robotics to transform how organisations operate, manufacture products or deliver services. The winning entry will demonstrate how automation, robotics or intelligent machines have addressed a defined challenge and delivered measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, accuracy, safety, quality or customer experience. Eligible entries may include industrial robotics, warehouse and logistics automation, autonomous systems, intelligent process automation or collaborative robots. Judges will look for evidence of innovation, successful implementation and tangible outcomes, as well as the technology's potential to scale and transform existing processes. Enter Here
27. Energy and Utilities Project of the Year
This award will recognise energy and utility providers and their tech suppliers who are innovating processes or services using technology for demonstrable benefits. These benefits should include lowering costs, improving security, achieving ESG targets, enhancing grid resilience, and facilitating the transition to renewable energy sources. Contemporary examples include market flexibility services, smart metering analytics, and other projects that contribute to building a sustainable energy future. The winning entry will demonstrate innovation and efficiencies through the use of case studies, with particular emphasis on projects that contribute to building a sustainable energy future. Enter Here
28. Financial Services Tech of the Year
This award recognises exceptional technological advancements that are transforming the financial services industry including banking, insurance, and other related sectors across either the B2B or B2C sectors. The winning entry will demonstrate a clear understanding of customer needs and market trends, while showcasing innovative solutions that deliver tangible benefits, supported by compelling case studies and data. Judges will assess entries based on their originality, impact on the financial services industry, scalability, and potential for growth. Enter Here
29. Retail Tech of the Year
This award recognises the technology, product, service or project that has made the most significant contribution to the transformation of retail. The winning entry will demonstrate how technology has addressed a significant challenge or created new opportunities across areas such as ecommerce, stores, payments, supply chains, customer experience, personalisation, workforce management, merchandising or retail operations. Judges will look for evidence of innovation, successful implementation, scalability and measurable impact, including improvements in efficiency, customer engagement, conversion, revenue, loyalty or other relevant business outcomes. Entries should clearly demonstrate how the technology is helping retailers adapt to changing customer expectations and market conditions.
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30. Payments Innovation Award
This award will recognise groundbreaking innovations in the payments sector that are transforming how businesses and consumers conduct transactions. The winning entry will showcase a payment solution, platform, or technology that addresses key industry challenges such as security, speed, cross-border transactions, or financial inclusion. Judges will look for evidence of adoption, scalability, and tangible benefits to users. Entries may include innovations in areas such as real-time payments, blockchain-based solutions, open banking applications, or novel authentication methods. Case studies demonstrating the solution's impact on the payments ecosystem will be highly valued. Enter Here
31. LegalTech of the Year
This award recognises technological innovation that has delivered measurable improvements to legal services and the administration of justice. Entries are welcomed from solutions that enhance access to legal services, streamline legal workflows, improve client outcomes, or enable new models of legal service delivery. The winning entry will demonstrate how technology has addressed specific challenges within the legal sector, whether through automation of routine tasks, enhanced research capabilities, improved client communication, or innovative approaches to case management. Judges will look for evidence of successful implementation, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and clear benefits for legal professionals, clients, or the broader justice system. Enter Here
32. Telecommunications Technology of the Year
This award celebrates exceptional technological advancement within the telecommunications industry that has driven significant improvements in connectivity, network performance, or customer experience. The winning entry will demonstrate innovation in areas such as 5G deployment, network infrastructure, edge computing, or digital service delivery. Judges will evaluate entries based on technical excellence, scalability, and measurable impact on network performance, customer satisfaction, or operational efficiency. Eligible solutions may include network optimisation technologies, customer service platforms, or infrastructure innovations that enhance the delivery of telecommunications services across consumer, enterprise, or wholesale markets. Enter Here
33. Media, Entertainment & Publishing Technology of the Year
This award celebrates technological innovation that has transformed content creation, distribution, or audience engagement within the media, entertainment, and publishing industries. The winning entry will demonstrate how technology has enabled new forms of storytelling, improved content production workflows, enhanced audience experiences, or created innovative revenue models. Judges will evaluate entries based on creativity, technical achievement, and measurable impact on content quality, audience engagement, or business performance. Eligible solutions may include streaming platforms, content management systems, audience analytics tools, immersive media technologies, or publishing innovations that showcase how technology is reshaping how content is created, distributed, and consumed. Enter Here
Customer-Facing Technology
34. Ad & Marketing Technology Award
This award recognises the most innovative and effective use of technology in advertising or marketing. Eligible entries include platforms, tools, or solutions that have transformed campaign orchestration, audience analytics, personalisation, or multi-channel engagement. The judges will be looking for entries that clearly demonstrate how technology has enabled organisations to achieve superior results compared to traditional approaches—such as increased engagement, improved ROI, or breakthrough insights. Submissions should include case studies or metrics that illustrate the technology’s impact, as well as commentary on how it has helped marketers adapt to evolving consumer expectations and digital trends. Enter Here
35. Customer Experience (CX) Technology of the Year
This award will recognise a business that made innovative use of data and innovation to ensure a seamless, efficient and positive customer experience. The winning entry will demonstrate how it provides customers with an excellent experience from either in-house or as a third party CX technology provider. Eligible solutions may include omnichannel orchestration, customer journey analytics, or other innovations that deliver measurable improvements in customer satisfaction and engagement. Enter Here
36. Accessibility Technology of the Year – NEW FOR 2027
This award recognises a technology, product, service or initiative that has significantly improved accessibility and inclusion for disabled people or additional needs. The winning entry will demonstrate how technology has removed barriers, improved access to products, services, information or workplaces, or enabled people to participate more fully in society. Eligible entries may include assistive technologies, accessible digital services, inclusive design, accessibility tools or innovations that improve physical or digital accessibility. Judges will look for evidence of thoughtful design, innovation, successful implementation and measurable improvements to the experiences and outcomes of users. Enter Here
37. Digital Workplace Technology of the Year
This award will recognise a technology provider that has made innovative use of data and digital channels to enhance the employee experience and improve the efficiency of workforce-related processes. This includes, but is not limited to, hiring, onboarding, performance management, offboarding, payroll, managed service provision and hybrid-work enablement. The winning entry will, using testimonials, demonstrate how the product or solution has reduced friction, delivered efficiencies, improved the working lives of staff, and supported the evolving needs of modern workplaces. Enter Here
Workplace and Leadership
38. Tech for Good Award
This award recognises individuals, organisations or technology initiatives using technology to create a positive impact on people, communities, society or the environment. It recognises innovative applications of technology across areas including corporate social responsibility, charitable initiatives, social inclusion, accessibility, environmental sustainability and ESG objectives. The winning entry will demonstrate how technology has been used to address a meaningful social or environmental challenge and deliver measurable positive outcomes. Judges will assess the effectiveness, innovation, reach and sustainability of the initiative, as well as its broader impact on people, society and the environment. Enter Here
39. Women in Technology Award – NEW FOR 2027
This award recognises an outstanding woman who has made a significant contribution to the technology sector through leadership, innovation, technical expertise or the development of others. The winning entry will demonstrate the individual's achievements and impact within their organisation, the wider technology industry or their community. Judges will look for evidence of career achievement, leadership, innovation, mentoring and the ability to inspire and support the next generation of women in technology. Entries should provide clear examples of the individual's contribution and the lasting impact they have made. Enter Here
40. Best Tech Place to Work
This award recognises a technology company that has created an exceptional workplace culture and fosters employee wellbeing, development, and engagement. The winning company will demonstrate a commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work environment, offering opportunities for career growth, and providing excellent employee benefits. Judges will assess entries based on employee satisfaction, company culture, work-life balance, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and overall employee experience. Enter Here
41. Digital Leader of the Year – NEW FOR 2027
This award recognises an outstanding individual within an organisation who is driving digital transformation and helping their organisation make effective use of digital technology. The winning entry will demonstrate how the individual has led the adoption of digital tools, platforms and ways of working, while helping employees develop the skills and confidence needed to use them effectively. Judges will look for evidence of strategic leadership, successful technology adoption, employee engagement and training, cultural change and measurable improvements to business performance or customer experience. The winner will demonstrate how effective digital leadership can turn technology investment into meaningful and lasting organisational change. Enter Here
42. Technology Leader of the Year
This award recognises a senior technology leader who has played a pivotal role in shaping and delivering their organisation's technology strategy. The winning entry will demonstrate how the individual has used technology to address complex business challenges, drive strategic change and deliver measurable improvements across the organisation. Judges will look for evidence of strong strategic leadership, effective technology investment and decision-making, and the ability to align technology with wider business objectives. Entries should demonstrate the individual's impact on areas such as innovation, operational performance, customer experience, growth, resilience or competitive advantage, supported by testimonials and clear evidence of results. Enter Here
43.Tech Team of the Year
This award recognises an exceptional technology team that has delivered outstanding results through a specific project, initiative or ongoing programme. The winning team will demonstrate exceptional technical skill, collaboration, innovation and problem-solving, including contributions from software developers, engineers, architects, IT professionals and other technology specialists. Entries should showcase how the team overcame significant challenges, adopted effective approaches such as agile, DevOps or DevSecOps, and contributed to achieving key milestones and measurable outcomes. Judges will assess the team's performance, technical achievement, innovation, impact and overall contribution to the success of the organisation or its clients. Enter Here
