EVENT DETAILS
The awards celebrate the achievements of technology companies and individuals responsible for making Greater Victoria the fastest-growing technology region in British Columbia.
Join us for an evening of rocket-fuelled entertainment, celebration, and more fun than grown-ups are used to!
This year's event will take place at the Royal Theatre!
THEME: Stay Tuned :)
NOMINATIONS are now closed. Finalists will be announced in early April.
TICKETS: Seat purchase will be through the Royal Theatre box office this year and will commence following the Finalist announcement in April. Seats will cost $100+gst each, plus member discounts. Please note: Due to the venue layout, a plated dinner is no longer included, but there will be appetizers during the Networking Reception, and extra snacks available for purchase.
AGENDA:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm: Networking Reception (Sponsored by Shaw)
- 7:30pm: Showtime!
- 9:30pm-12am:After Party
Thank you to our incredible Sponsors!
MEDIA SPONSOR:
TBA | FINALE SPONSOR:OPEN! |
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ANGEL OF THE YEAR SPONSOR: ON HOLD |
COLIN LENNOX AWARD FOR TECH CHAMPION SPONSOR:
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VIATEC MEMBER OF THE YEAR SPONSOR:
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TECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR (50+ employees) SPONSOR:
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TECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR (11-49 employees) SPONSOR:
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EMERGING TECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR SPONSOR:
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STARTUP OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSOR:
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PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSOR:
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INNOVATIVE EXCELLENCE (Software or Service) AWARD SPONSOR:
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INNOVATIVE EXCELLENCE (Hardware) AWARD SPONSOR:
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TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSOR: ON HOLD |
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NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Nominees now have until March 28th to complete their supporting information surveys. Below are the award categories for 2018.
Finalists will be announced early April.
Award Categories:
- Technology Company of the Year (11-49 employees and 50+ employees)
These companies are the foundation on which our $4 billion tech sector was built. They are established with a sizeable headcount and they are bringing in considerable revenues. They are growing, expanding and taking the time to give back to our community as mentors, advisors and cheerleaders for the up and coming tech companies. Judges will consider growth, impact, product innovation, market share and community involvement. This award has two categories based on company size.
- Emerging Technology Company of the Year
These are the companies that are about to really hit their stride. They're young, but they have a stable foundation. Judges will consider traction, revenue and team growth, product breadth and acceptance, and good old business fundamentals.
- Startup of the Year
These are some of Victoria's newest tech companies. It's early days but they are getting investor and customer interest (if not already raising money and sales), based on the prototypes and/or early product versions. Judges will consider the market opportunity, executive leadership, investment and your required letter of support. Must be in business 3 years or less to be considered a Startup.
- Product of the Year
This category is where the innovation rubber hits the road. These products have market traction and that means sales. Judges will consider total sales and sales growth, customer adoption, market share along with market disruption and level of innovation.
- Innovative Excellence (Hardware, or Software/Service)
This category is for those companies on an entirely different wavelength. They have researched and designed an emerging, innovative service, process or product that is expected to revolutionize a sector, method of business or way of life. Judges will consider just how disruptive this tech is likely to be. Prior commercial success is not a priority. This award has two categories based on type of innovation.
- Leader of the Year
These hot shots have had a significant impact on the success of an organization as a direct result of their leadership and are respected by their peers. For this award, executives are considered to be those that typically hold senior titles, eg. CEO, CFO, COO, President, Vice-President. Nominated companies are required to provide revenues from the last 3 years as well as other indicators requested by judges (eg. number of employees).
- Emerging Leader of the Year
These are the up and coming executives that have started to breakthrough as valuable leaders to a local tech firm. They're young or at least new to leadership, but they have demonstrated dedication, passion and an ability to inspire others. Judges will consider role (less than 5 years in role), impact and related career highlights e.g. glowing anecdotes from their colleagues.
- Team of the Year
Much of a company's success is a result of having hardworking and dedicated employees. This employee or team have the perfect mix of outstanding initiative and service delivery, have had a significant impact on the company for which they work and exude great personality or team dynamic while getting it all done.
- Employer of the Year
These are the companies who never forget to pause and take the time to think about their staff and provide a positive work environment. This award is based on a company survey of staff and is the tech company most respected and appreciated by their staff.
APPOINTED AWARDS:
- Colin Lennox Award for Technology Champion
Recognizes an individual who has demonstrated passion and commitment to the Greater Victoria technology sector for at least 10 years. Their long-standing support has been instrumental in Greater Victoria 's continued success on the world technology stage. This award is appointed (no nominations or finalists).
- VIATEC Member of the Year
Recognizes a member of VIATEC who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the technology sector through involvement, volunteering and support of VIATEC. This award is appointed (no nominations or finalists).
- Community Champion
This category is for a tech company making an effort to improve our community and being successful at it on a regular basis. Efforts can include (and are not limited to): supporting charities with monetary funds or non-perishable donations, putting on fundraising events, volunteer work or creating a foundation/scholarship and time spent on volunteering. This award is appointed (no nominations or finalists).
- Angel of the Year
Awarded to a local angel investor who does far more than actively invest in startups. This individual raises the profile of local angel investing, demonstrates a high level of investor acumen, serves as a mentor to other angels and entrepreneurs and sets a positive example within the angel community with a high level of ethics. The Angel of the Year has also made notable contributions to the angel community through his or her community service through activities such as leading significant angel rounds. The recipient of this award is selected by the Capital Investment Network.
Thank you to our incredible Sponsors!
MEDIA SPONSOR:
TBA | FINALE SPONSOR:OPEN! |
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GALLERY
Click below for all the fun footage from 2017's "Tiki Time Machine" gala!
2017 Highlight Reel by Dave Wallace, Riptide Studios:
2017 Photo Gallery by CrackerJackFlash:
2017 Recipient Photo Booth by Greg Miller:
2017 RECIPIENTS
Technology Company of the Year
(50+ employees)
Sponsored by Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP
Technology Company of the Year
(11-49 employees)
Sponsored by University of Victoria
Technology Company of the Year
(1-10 employees)
Sponsored by Osler, Hoskin, Harcourt LLP
Emerging Technology Company of the Year
Sponsored by KPMG LLP
Startup of the Year
Sponsored by Carmanah Technologies
Product of the Year
Sponsored by RBC Commercial Financial Services
Innovative Excellence - Software or Service
Sponsored by Grant Thornton
Innovative Excellence - Hardware
Sponsored by Bambora
Team of the Year
Sponsored by Thompson Cooper LLP
Employer of the Year
Sponsored by Megson FitzPatrick
Leader of the Year
Sponsored by Corporate Recruiters
Emerging Leader of the Year
Sponsored by AbeBooks
NAMED RECIPIENTS:
(No finalists)
Colin Lennox Award for Technology Champion
Sponsored by Reed Pope LLP
Newcomer of the Year
Sponsored by Wesley Clover
Capital Investment Network's Angel of the Year
Presented by Capital Investment Network
VIATEC Member of the Year
Sponsored by Cox Taylor
Community Champion
Sponsored by the City of Victoria