The cream of the region's tech sector is set to be celebrated at this year's Dynamites Awards as scores of businesses and public sector organisations are among those shortlisted.
Organisers say the Dynamites 22 programme, now in its ninth year, saw a record number of entries. Businesses, individuals and departments demonstrating the best in IT and tech across the North East will find if they have won one of twelve categories next month.
Charlie Hoult, chair of Dynamo’s Advisory Board, said: "Dynamites22 attracted a record number of entries this year, massively up on previous years and testament to how popular the awards have become. Tickets for the big night are also flying out, so I would urge anyone interested to book early.
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"The huge range of successful companies, brilliant organisations and talented individuals is proof of what a vibrant tech sector we have in the north east, and I look forward to what is one of our highlights of the year – it will be another cracking night."
This year’s judging panel was chaired by Ruth Harrison, global head of Industry Domains at Thoughtworks.
She said: "The North East region has always been a catalyst of creation, the pioneering spirit and talent of its citizens continues to reinvent and build on its history. Today our region is surging ahead with innovative digital solutions in fintech, life sciences, built environment and public good. I am honoured to chair this years judging panel for the Dynamo awards, recognising our regions best innovators and disrupters.”
The event will be held at Newcastle’s Civic Centre banqueting hall on November 10.
This year’s awards host will be Tyneside comedian Carl Hutchinson, who has hosted BBC1's The One Show and has also been seen on ITV2’s The Stand Up Sketch Show.
Shortlist in full
Best Use of Data
Azets Newcastle, Fenwick
Jumping Rivers
Kani Payments
Sunderland City Council
Waterstons
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Being Woman
Cognassist
Opencast
Success4All
Growth Explosion
iamproperty
Mediaworks
Opencast
Serios Group
Innovator of the year
Haystack
HMRC
iamproperty
Infotel UK Consulting
Project of the Year (Corporate)
BAI Communications/Sunderland City Council (Smarter Together to Build the UK’s Leading Smart City)
Bulien (Automating Analytics in Human Resources with Alteryx and Power BI)
Leighton (British Airways: Manage My Booking)
Nomad Digital (On-Board Information System)
Project of the Year (Public Sector/ Not for Profit)
NEBRC (Incident Response Helpline), Newcastle City Council/Your Homes Newcastle (Housing Plus Pilot
Newcastle College/GNCH (The Great North Children’s Hospital Animated Symptom Management Films)
Rising Star
Helen Robson, Connect Health
Ira Watt, Bulien
Jack Walton, Jumping Rivers
Joe Cockcroft, NEBRC
Russell Johnston, XR Therapeutics
Stella Simbo, Success4All
Skills Developer
Aspire Technology Solutions
Gateshead College
NHS BSA
SR1 Development
Sustainability in Tech
Aspire Technology Solutions
Kraken IM
SmartCarbon
NBS
Connected Energy
Tech for Good
GL Education
Global Teacher
Sage
Success4All
Tech Champion
Dan Fitzpatrick,Education Partnership
David Sarginson, Opencast
Martin Wilson, NEBRC
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