Excellence in Tech: Digital Nova Scotia Unveils 2024 Tech Forward Awards Finalists
HALIFAX, NS – Digital Nova Scotia is excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 Tech Forward Awards, presented by RBC! This event celebrates excellence, innovation, and diversity in Nova Scotia’s ICT and digital technologies sector. The awards will be presented on November 7th, 2024, at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. With eight unique categories, the 2024 finalists represent the best in talent, innovation, and inclusion across Nova Scotia’s tech ecosystem.Talent Champion Award– Sponsored by: Humankind Global RecruitmentThis award recognizes a company or organization excelling in tech talent acquisition and retention, promoting Nova Scotia as a desirable career destination.
Tech for Good Award – Sponsored by: CGICelebrating organizations that use tech to drive positive social, political, environmental, or economic change in Nova Scotia.
Thinking Forward AwardRecognizing individuals who dedicate their time to mentoring and inspiring future talent, encouraging careers in technology.
- Dr. Srini Sampalli
- Soumya Markandeya
- Charlotte Murray
Provincial Spotlight Award – Sponsored by: Invest Nova ScotiaHonoring companies outside of the Halifax Regional Municipality that have made a notable impact on Nova Scotia’s tech landscape.
Best of Tech 2024 Award – Sponsored by: CompugenRecognizing organizations that have achieved remarkable growth, developed innovative products, or secured major deals this year.
One to Watch Award – Sponsored by: Dash HudsonHighlighting emerging talent from underrepresented communities who are making waves in the tech industry.
- Seif Elbayomi
- Shaq Smith
- Chidimma Nwachukwu
Role Model AwardHonoring individuals from underrepresented communities in tech who are driving diversity and inclusion, inspiring others to overcome barriers.
- Isaac Cook
- Linda Bolton
- Nancy Eke-Agu
Diversity and Inclusion Champion AwardRecognizing organizations that lead diversity and inclusion initiatives in Nova Scotia’s tech sector, creating welcoming and equitable workplaces.
Find more information about the 2024 Tech Forward Awards and purchase your tickets here.Media ContactQuinn AndersonMarketing & Communications Managerquinn.anderson@digitalnovascotia.com902-809-5332About Digital Nova ScotiaDigital Nova Scotia is the industry association for Nova Scotia’s $3.6 billion ICT and digital technologies sector. Programs, events and partnerships enable DNS to connect the digital community and promote its successes. Through skills development, capacity building, industry events, collaboration and the promotion of IT opportunities, DNS supports our sector as it continues to grow, evolve and thrive.
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