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.
To Submit a Nomination:
Please complete this brief nomination questionnaire for each person/entity/team/city nominated. Self-nominations are welcome.
Nominations open on May 4, 2026 and close on June 28, 2026.
Finalists will be notified by July 31, 2026.
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.
