Tech North Atlanta Awards
The Tech North Atlanta Awards recognize the North Atlanta companies, leaders, teams and communities driving meaningful innovation, transformation and economic growth throughout the region’s thriving tech community. “North Atlanta” refers to the north metro region located at or north of I-285, between I-75 and I-85.
Winners will be announced at the Tech North Atlanta Awards Ceremony on September 16, 2026. (Must be present to win). The Awards ceremony will be held in conjunction with Tech North Atlanta’s Topgolf Classic at Topgolf Alpharetta.
Award Categories
(“North Atlanta” refers to the north metro region located at or north of I-285, between I-75 and I-85)
- Visionary CIO Award: Honors a CIO driving strategic technology leadership, innovation, and measurable business impact. (Must be CIO of a company based in or with an office in North Atlanta).
- Breakout Startup Award: Spotlights an emerging tech startup demonstrating innovation, strong traction, and high growth potential. (Early-stage tech startup, located in North Atlanta, that has less than $2 million in annual revenue)
- Trailblazing Digital Transformation Team – Startup: Celebrates a startup team using digital innovation to scale quickly and deliver meaningful results. (Early-stage company, located in North Atlanta, that has less than $5M in annual revenue)
- Trailblazing Digital Transformation Team – Mid-market: Recognizes a mid-sized company’s team achieving measurable business improvements through digital transformation. (Scaling organization, based in or with an office in North Atlanta, that has less than $50M in annual revenue)
- Trailblazing Digital Transformation Team – Enterprise: Commends an enterprise team leading complex, high-impact digital transformation at scale. (Enterprise company, with a corporate office in North Atlanta, that has $50M+ in annual revenue)
- AI Product Innovation of the Year: Showcases a North Atlanta company’s AI-driven product that is currently available in the market and that is delivering technical excellence and real-world business value. (Company must be based in or have an office in North Atlanta)
- AI Visionary Award: Salutes a leader or organization, working in or having a corporate office in North Atlanta, who is advancing AI through innovation, influence, and responsible adoption.
- Most Innovative City Award: Highlights a North Atlanta city driving technological advancement and fostering a thriving innovation ecosystem.
TECH NORTH ATLANTA ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL TECH AWARDS FINALISTS
Top Technology Leaders and Organizations Recognized for Driving Innovation Across North Metro Atlanta
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Tech North Atlanta, the nonprofit organization that is activating and growing the tech and innovation ecosystem in North Atlanta, announces the finalists of its inaugural Tech North Atlanta Awards. Tech North Atlanta will recognize all finalists for their achievements and announce the winners in each award category during its Tech North Atlanta Awards on Wednesday, September 16, from 7:30–8:30 p.m. at Topgolf Alpharetta, following the Tech North Atlanta TopGolf Classic.
The Tech North Atlanta Awards recognize and celebrate the trailblazers of North Atlanta’s thriving technology community. Selected from more than 100 nominations, this year’s finalists represent the leading executives, startups, enterprises, products and cities driving innovation and economic growth throughout the region.
AI Visionary Award Finalists:
- Gaurav Singal
- Navin Prabhu
- Basanth Gowda
- Jessica Dunn
AI Product Innovation of the Year Finalists:
- Equifax Ignite
- iVoyant
- Mujin
- Wheels
Breakout Startup Finalists:
- Mantis Space
- Annoviant
- Montjoy Places
- Tacilent
Visionary CIO Finalists:
- Jason James
- Keith Coffey
- Vikram Ramani
- Anup Thomas
Trailblazing Digital Transformation Teams Finalists
Enterprise:
- EY.aiData Marketplace
- Kaleris
- Primerica
- HPE
Mid-Market:
- Optimized Payments
- TeKStream
- Stellar Consulting
Startup:
- Vera
Most Innovative City Finalists:
- Alpharetta
- Peachtree Corners
- Johns Creek
- Sandy Springs
“The Tech North Atlanta Awards were created to recognize the catalysts shaping the future of North Atlanta’s technology community,” said Karen Cashion, President and CEO of Tech North Atlanta. “Receiving more than 100 nominations for our inaugural awards speaks to the strength and momentum of our region’s tech ecosystem. Our judges faced an incredibly difficult task selecting this year’s finalists, and we’re excited to celebrate each finalist’s accomplishments as we announce the winners in September.”
The Tech North Atlanta Awards are part of Tech North Atlanta’s mission to foster collaboration across startups, mid-market companies, and enterprise organizations. By recognizing impactful leadership, the awards highlight the people and organizations helping position North Atlanta as a rapidly growing technology hub within the larger metro Atlanta tech hub.
For more information about Tech North Atlanta and its incubator, visit technorthatlanta.org
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