Wales’ new wave of digital pioneers
Awards showcasing the very best in Wales’ thriving digital sector are returning for a second year.
The WalesOnline Digital Awards 2018 will recognise businesses and entrepreneurs making an outstanding contribution to the sector.
The awards’ overall sponsor is again Innovation Point, whose aim is to drive and increase digital innovation in Wales.
In total there are 12 categories, for which sponsorship opportunities are still available, including Best Digital Start-Up, Young Digital Person of the Year, Digital Entrepreneur of the Year and Digital Ambassador of the Year.
Innovation Point chief executive David Warrender said: “Innovation Point are delighted to be sponsoring Wales’ Digital Award for a second time this year – 2018 is already seeing attention-grabbing developments from across our digital community. And I am looking forward to again finding and recognising those individuals and organisations who are driving innovation and growth across digital technology in Wales, the UK and further afield.”
WalesOnline editor Paul Rowland said: “These awards will showcase the excellence that exists in Wales’ fast-expanding digital sector, from established innovative firms and entrepreneurs driving impressive market share, to exciting start-ups with huge potential for growth.
“For the Welsh economy to thrive in an ever-increasing digital world, where advances in automation will radically change how we live and work, then we need a sector that is not only vibrant, but fleet of foot to exploit the huge commercial opportunities that will arise.
“And it is hoped that the finalists and winners of the WalesOnline Digital Awards 2018 will encourage a new wave of businesses and innovators to follow in their footsteps.” The categories are:
Best Digital Innovation, sponsored by Innovation Point.
Best Digital Marketing Communication, sponsored by Superfast Business Wales.
Young Digital Person of the Year, sponsored by Bridgend College.
Digital Ambassador of the Year. Best Mobile App. Best Digital Start-Up. Best Use of Technology Within Education. Best e-Commerce. Digital Entrepreneur of the Year. Best Woman in Technology. Best Global Reach. Best Emerging Technology. Superfast Business Wales programme manager David Marnell said: “Wales is host to a diverse range of successful micro, small and medium-sized business who take advantage of the latest technologies. We should know – over 2,500 businesses have signed up for our support in the last two years.
“We are proud to support the WalesOnline Digital Awards and would encourage as many businesses to take part and celebrate their achievements.”
Closing date for nominations is March 28. The category finalists will be revealed on April 11. The winners will be revealed at the WalesOnline Digital Awards 2018, hosted by Frances Donovan, on June 8 at Cardiff’s Marriott Hotel.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Mark Oakman at mark.oakman@mediawales.co.uk
For tickets for the awards ceremony, email Isabel Goodman at isabel.goodman@mediawales.co.uk or call 01792 545511.