CLOSED: Applications for the 2024 Tampa Bay Tech awards are now closed.

The Tampa Bay Tech Awards honor outstanding individuals, innovative companies, and groundbreaking projects within the vibrant Tampa Bay tech community. It’s a fantastic opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent and achievements that make our tech ecosystem truly special.

Mark your calendars for the 21st annual Tampa Bay Tech Awards Show, happening on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Armature Works, where we unveil the award winners! Enjoy a delectable dinner, sip on refreshing drinks, network with industry leaders, groove to the music, and bask in the fantastic atmosphere as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of the year. Grab your tickets by clicking the button below!

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2024 Award Categories & Descriptions

Emerging Tech Company of the Year

The Emerging Tech Company of the Year Award celebrates outstanding achievement and/or innovation by a company headquartered in the Tampa Bay area. This award recognizes a company that has been in business for under 5 years and has shown exceptional commitment to advancing the region’s technology sector. The recipient of this award demonstrates excellence in market disruption through their impactful contributions to the industry, as evidenced by their people, programs, and projects.

Emerging Tech Leader of the Year

The Emerging Tech Leader of the Year Award honors a visionary leader under the age of 40 who has made a substantial and transformative impact on their team, organization, and the Tampa Bay tech community. The recipient exemplifies outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication, driving significant advancements and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. This individual is not only a trailblazer in their professional domain but also a proactive contributor to the broader tech ecosystem, inspiring others and setting new standards for success.

Tech Project of the Year

The Tech Project of the Year Award recognizes a groundbreaking technology project developed and led by an in-house team within the greater Tampa Bay area. The project should have been launched during the timeframe of Sept 2023 to Sept 2024 and created a significant impact regionally, nationally, or internationally through industry disruption or transformative effects within the organization. This award honors the ingenuity, dedication, and collaborative effort of the team that spearheaded a project, resulting in substantial advancements and setting new benchmarks in the technology landscape.

Tech Leader of the Year

The Tech Leader of the Year Award honors a C-level executive who has made an extraordinary impact on their organization and the broader technology industry. Nominees for this award must hold a C-level title, such as Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), or a similar executive role. The recipient of this award should have direct oversight of at least 10 team members and demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and strategic vision. This award celebrates their ability to drive transformative change, foster innovation, and contribute significantly to the advancement of the technology sector.

Tech Company of the Year

The Tech Company of the Year Award recognizes a Tampa Bay headquartered company with over 5 years in business, dedicated to advancing the region’s technology community. The honored company exemplifies transformational excellence in its people, programs, and projects, making significant contributions to its industry and setting a standard for innovation and community engagement.

Tech Educator of the Year

The Tech Educator of the Year Award recognizes an individual in an educational role that made a significant impact on student interest in pursuing a technology-centric career in the region. Additionally, the educator has delivered positive outcomes for technology students in the Tampa Bay region. This award honors the commitment to delivering a quality technology-centric curriculum that is appreciated and practiced by the student population. 

2023 Award Categories and Winners

Emerging Tech Company of the Year

A Tampa Bay headquartered company, in business for under 5 years, committed to advancing our region’s technology community and able to demonstrate excellence in innovation in their people, programs and projects within their industry.

And the winner is…

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Emerging Tech Leader of the Year

A leader, under 40 years of age, who has made a significant impact on their team, organization and/or in the Tampa Bay tech community.

Aaron White
CEO & Co-Founder at Outbound.com
BIO

And the winner is…

Samantha Ramos
Founder & CEO at Tampa Bay Techies
BIO

Amit Agrawal
Director, Investor Relations & Platform Operations at Tampa Bay Wave
BIO

Tech Project of the Year

A technology project, developed and led by an in-house team in Tampa Bay, that created regional, national and/or international impact through industry disruption or a transformative effect within the organization.

BIO

Project: PikMyKid’s 911 Alert

BIO

Project: The Children’s Trust’s Integrated Data Repository & Visualization by System Soft Technologies

And the winner is…

BIO

Project: The Dream Tapestry by The Dalí Museum

Tech Leader of the Year

A C-level executive who has made a significant impact on their organization and the tech industry. (Nominees must hold a C-level title, such as CIO, CTO, CISO, CMO, etc. and have direct oversight of at least 10 team members)

Paul Maglionico
Vice President, Software Engineering & Tampa Development Center Leader at Penske Truck Leasing 
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And the winner is…

Andrew McIntyre
SVP, Technology & Innovation at Vinik Sports Group | Tampa Bay Lightning
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Stephen Gorham
Chief Operating Officer at OPSWAT
BIO

Tech Company of the Year

A Tampa Bay headquartered company committed to advancing our region’s technology community and able to demonstrate transformational excellence in their people, programs and/or projects within their industry.

And the winner is…

BIO

Community Dedication & Leadership Award

And the winner is…

Michelle Bauer
Chief Operating Officer of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council

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2022 Award Categories and Winners

Emerging Tech Company of the Year

A Tampa Bay-headquartered company, in business for under 5 years, committed to advancing our region’s technology community and able to demonstrate excellence in their people, programs and projects within their industry. 

Finalists

Emerging Tech Leader of the Year

A young leader, under 40, who has made a significant impact on their organization, team and in the Tampa Bay tech community.

Finalists

Tech Project of the Year

A technology project – developed and led by an in-house team in Tampa Bay – that created regional, national and/or international impact through industry disruption or a transformative effect within the organization.

Finalists

Tech Leader of the Year

A C-level executive who has made a significant impact on their organization and the tech industry. *Nominees must hold the title of CIO, CTO, CISO (or a variation thereof) and have direct oversight of at least 10 team members.

Finalists

Tech Company of the Year

A Tampa Bay company committed to advancing our region’s technology community and able to demonstrate excellence in their people, culture, and projects within their industry.

Finalists

Dedication and Leadership Award

In Memory of George Gordon

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