Congratulations to all our finalists!
CxO of the YearHonors a senior technology executive, such as a VP or C-Suite, for their positive business or organization impact, innovation, and creativity in planning and deploying enterprise systems, future technology goals, management philosophies, and service to the industry and community. |
Taylor Hall Datably, Inc. Tyson Morris City of Chattanooga John Smith Conversant Group |
Early Innovator AwardHonors a technology-based innovator from an existing or emerging company. The innovation will be a prototype product, a new process, or an early-stage software application with the potential for a significant competitive advantage or groundbreaking disruption in its field. Tech Company
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EPB Quantum Network powered by Qubitekk SIGNiX Thrive Regional Partnership AlloHire CMAC Inc Conversant Group |
IT Infrastructure AwardRecognizes a leader who has led unparalleled business transformation using infrastructure technologies—Including Network Admin, Server Admin, Firewall Admin, or similar profession. |
Steven Bodie Walden Security Chantée Boykin EPB Daniel Millbank Xpress Global Systems |
Software Engineering Leader of the YearCelebrates an innovative individual who has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of software development or demonstrated significant creativity in building applications. |
James Aden CGI T.C. Cox TC Tech Solutions, LLC Branden Schwartz Tennessee Valley Authority |
DEI Advocate in TechPresented to a team or organization that advocates for and demonstrates a commitment to attracting a diverse tech workforce and building an inclusive environment where all can succeed, thrive, and prosper. |
T.C. Cox CD Tech Persevere Melanie Silva Hinton & Company |
Al/Machine Learning/Business Intelligence Award
Recognizes an individual or team that used Al or a machine learning solution to solve a problem, create a measurable efficiency, advance new technology, or improve data analysis capabilities or data delivery by implementing a business intelligence solution. |
Percy Garcia-Rosell CrumbleBear Ian Mitchell Mission Omega & The Knoble Torsten Sauer Freightwaves |
Women in Tech AwardAwarded to the female tech leader most deserving of recognition for her achievements in the tech industry, and best demonstrates excellence in inspiring others through leadership, communication, strategic vision, and brought significant success and change in her team or organization. |
Carol Barajas Tennessee Valley Authority Stacey Bradley City of Red Bank Jessica Cloud HealthEquity |
DevOps Leader
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Matthew Barlow StratusGrid Mike Conrad Datably, Inc. Glen Olson BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee |
Tech Marketer
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Stacey Keating CBL Properties Vangi Mitchell AlloHire Angela Wade WYRE Technology |
Tech Educator
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Michelle Bettis Hamilton Co. Department of Education Jessica Holloway Hamilton Co. Department of Education Nikki Russell Hamilton Co. Department of Education |
Emerging Tech Student AwardRecognizes the top emerging tech students', 16 to 24 years old, showing creative use of technology and innovation to make a difference in the performance of their team and community while demonstrating success in developing leadership skills and self-awareness. |
Teddy Cooper Chattanooga State Community College Nicholas Cruz University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Matthew Saliba Chattanooga State Community College |