The Chattanooga Technology Council hosted its fifth annual TechX Awards, recognizing the innovators, leaders, and changemakers who have made a significant impact on Chattanooga’s technology ecosystem. The TechX Awards celebrate achievements across multiple categories, showcasing the talent and innovation driving the region’s tech industry.
The winners of the 2024 TechX Awards are:
CxO Leader of the Year Award – Sponsored by CGI
Deb Socia, The Enterprise Center
Early Innovator Award – Sponsored by Kenco Group
Shappi
Tech Company of the Year Award – Sponsored by Fortinet
WYRE Technology
Tech for Good Award – Sponsored by Check Point
Gig City Girls
Software Engineering Excellence Award – Sponsored by Insight Global
James Aden, CGI
DEI Champion in Tech Award
Stacy Hill, Persevere
AI/ML/BI Excellence Award – Sponsored by The CHAI Initiative, The University of Tennessee at
Chattanooga
Vijayalakshmi K Kumarasamy, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Woman in Tech Leadership Award – Sponsored by TEKsystems
Chantée Boykin, EPB
DevOps Excellence Award
Dan Cook
Tech Marketing Excellence Award
Allison Satterfield, Particle31
Tech Educator of the Year Award – Sponsored by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Emily Ann McDonald, Hamilton County Schools
Emerging Tech Student Award – Sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Cecily Holland, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Special Thanks to Our Additional Sponsors:
Bar Sponsor: C Spire Foundation
Cookie Sponsor: Persevere
Centerpiece Sponsor: Resource 1 Tier 3 Data Security
Photo Booth Sponsor: EPB
Supporting Sponsor: DC BLOX
AV Sponsor: M&M Productions
Community Partner: Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce
“Chattanooga’s tech community is filled with visionary leaders and innovators, and we’re proud to honor those who are driving growth and making a tangible impact in our region,” said Austin Corcoran, executive director of ChaTech.
To learn more about each award, its sponsors, finalists, and winners, and to support ChaTech’s mission, visit chatech.org/techx.