The Chattanooga Technology Council announced the winners of the 2023 Technology Excellence Awards, live from The Signal before hundreds of attendees. This is the 4th year for this annual awards program celebrating the technology champions in 12 categories.
“Our region’s technology sector has experienced a massive boom over the years,” said Austin Corcoran, executive director of ChaTech. "The TechX Awards mark an important milestone every year as we gather together to celebrate the innovative professionals and organizations that have made that growth possible and represent the leading minds in technology.”
In addition to the announcement of the 2023 TechX Awards winners, ChaTech unveiled its "20 Days of Giving for 20 Years of Service'' campaign, set to run from Sept. 28 to Dec. 31. This campaign, commemorating ChaTech's two-decade journey, will include 20 impactful events supporting the local tech community. As ChaTech looks back on its growth and achievements, individuals and organizations alike are also invited to be a part of their continued story by contributing to its fundraising initiatives, which will directly fund programs, events, scholarships and other crucial organizational expenses.
The 2023 TechX Awards winners are:
CxO of the Year – Sponsored by Check Point Software Technologies
Tyson Morris, City of Chattanooga
Early Innovator Award – Sponsored by Kenco Logistics
Thrive Regional Partnership
Tech Company of the Year – Sponsored by Patriot Talent Solutions
Conversant Group
IT Infrastructure Award – Sponsored by T-Mobile for Business
Chantée Boykin, EPB
Software Engineering Leader of the Year – Sponsored by CGI
Branden Schwartz, Tennessee Valley Authority
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocate in Tech Award – Sponsored by CBL Properties
Melanie Silva, Hinton & Company
AI/Machine Learning/Business Intelligence Award – Sponsored by Blueprint Intelligence
Ian Mitchell, Mission Omega & The Knoble
Women in Tech Award – Sponsored by TEKsystems
Carol Barajas, Tennessee Valley Authority
DevOps Leader of the Year – Sponsored by Unum
Matthew Barlow, StratusGrid
Tech Marketer of the Year – Sponsored by Fortinet
Vangi Mitchell, AlloHire
Tech Educator of the Year – Sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Jessica Holloway, Hamilton County Department of Education
Emerging Tech Student – Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Teddy Cooper, Chattanooga State Community College
Thank you to these supporting sponsors of this year’s TechX Awards:
Photo Booth Sponsor: EPB
Napkin & Program Sponsor: CMAC Inc
AV Sponsor: M&M Productions
Community Partners: Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, TN China Network, Million Women Mentors Tennessee
The ChaTech Team worked with a team of organizations to produce the TechX Awards. Event production assistance provided by M&M Productions, The Signal and Showtime Event Rentals. The on-site photographer was Daisy Moffatt Photography. The event’s video production was led by Ian-Alijah Bey and M&M Productions. Live music provided by Tre Powell Music. Catering provided by Apron Strings Catering Co. And finally, table centerpieces were provided by Humphrey’s Flowers.
Special thanks to the emcee, Kristi Montgomery, and special guest speakers: Stacey Bradley, Lulu Copeland, April Holloway Duchemin, Daniela LaCelle and Dr. Tremaine Powell.
To learn more about each award, its sponsors, and finalists, along with the “20 Days of Giving for 20 Years of Service” campaign, visit chatech.org.