Nominations and applications for 2026 are open.

*Please Note:

  • All entrants must have a business address based in the WMCA area
  • Any entrant who has won in the past 2 years is not eligible to enter the same category again. For example, if you won in 2023 you could enter again for 2026, but if you won in 2024, you would need to wait until next year to enter the same category again
  • All entrants must read the relevant category description and note any eligibility criteria before committing to enter
  • All applications must have tech at the forefront to be considered

StartUp of the Year

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Recognising Tech StartUps across the West Midlands that are on an exciting journey. To enter this category the company must be less than 2 years old and turning over no more than £1m in revenue per annum.

Nominations Open

ScaleUp of the Year

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Celebrating high-growth tech businesses across the West Midlands that are scaling with ambition and impact. To enter this category, companies must be generating over £1m in annual revenue and demonstrating a minimum of 20% year-on-year growth.

Nominations Open

Frontier Tech Champion of the Year

Sponsored By

This award recognises groundbreaking innovation in emerging and transformative technologies that are shaping the future of industries, society, and human potential. The Frontier Tech category celebrates organisations, teams, or individuals developing cutting-edge solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, spatial computing, biotechnology, advanced materials, cybersecurity, climate tech, and next-generation digital infrastructure.

Nominations Open

Tech Leader of The Year

Sponsored By

This award will recognise a Tech leader at the top of their game. This person will be know in their industry as someone who inspires others, helps create innovative products and constantly pushes the boundaries of what’s possible.

Nominations Open

Diversity Champion

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This award is for a person who has championed diversity within technology. A person who has been an ally and is helping to level the playing field.

Nominations Open

Tech for Good

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Are you developing or utilising technology for a purpose greater than profit? This award is designed to celebrate a West Midlands tech company that demonstrates a true passion for making the world a better place through technology.

Nominations Open