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BC Tech Association Announces 48 Finalists in 12 Categories for its 2022 'Technology Impact Awards'
Friday, June 17, 2022
Vancouver, BC, June 17, 2022--(T-Net)--The BC Tech Association has announced its finalists for the 2022 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs).
There were 48 finalists across 12 Technology Impact Award categories who the association says achieved exceptional success in the past year.
Jill Tipping, CEO, BC Tech
"What is thrilling about this year's 48 finalists is that they represent exceptional ambition in so many ways, from climate leadership to diversity and inclusion to using technology to solve challenges in traditional industries," shared Jill Tipping, CEO of BC Tech. "It is inspiring to see how technology is transforming BC's economy and creating new opportunities in every community in BC."
The announcement was hosted last night as the inaugural event at the Hudson Pacific Properties innovation pavilion, with a live audience joined by many more via Zoom to celebrate the announcements from around the Province.
One of the most celebrated announcements during the event was the new format for the Company of the Year - Startup category presented in partnership with Microsoft.
10 finalists were announced who will come together for a live 'Dragon's Den' style event in September to narrow the field down to the final 3. One exceptional winner will be announced at the TIAs gala on 6 October and awarded a prize of $10,000 from BC Tech to fuel their growth.
Another key moment was the announcement of the finalists for the new 2022 award category presented in partnership with Vancity - GameChanger in Climate Leadership.
"I'm honoured to celebrate the finalists for the Gamechanger Climate Leadership award," shared Kirsten Sutton, Vancity's Chief Technology & Information Officer. "Vancity believes that becoming net-zero means doing things differently, and their spirit of innovation is critical in addressing the climate crisis."
Winners in each category will be announced at the TIAs gala to be held on October 6th, 2022 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
The 2022 Technology Impact Award Finalists are:
Spirit of BC Tech - Ambition
GameChanger - Climate Leadership
GameChanger - Diversity & Inclusion
The 2022 GameChanger - Diversity & Inclusion Award is presented in partnership with PwC
Excellence in Industry Innovation
Excellence in Technology Innovation
Company of the Year - Startup
Company of the Year - Growth
Company of the Year - Export
Company of the Year - Scale
Company of the Year - Anchor
Excellence in Company Culture
Person of the Year
About BC Tech Association
BC Tech is the largest member-led technology non-profit in British Columbia. We are dedicated to making BC the best place to grow and scale a tech company. Our work accelerates growth by helping members expand and diversify their talent pools, acquire new customers, and access capital. Tech is a key industry for BC's future and builds resiliency in every sector. Today, every company is a tech company.
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