2025 TechX Awards

September 25, 2025

Wolford at McKenzie Arena

The Technology Excellence (TechX) Awards honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements and innovations of the brightest minds and most innovative companies driving the future of technology within our vibrant tech ecosystem. This prestigious event recognizes excellence across various tech fields, spotlighting individuals, teams, and organizations that are making a significant impact in our community.

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New CxO Auction

Have the chance to experience an exclusive opportunity for companies to bid on a private 2-hour meeting with some of the most influential C-level executives in the local tech community. Don’t miss your chance to connect at the highest level as we bring this dynamic new element to the TechX Awards.




The highest bidder will gain:

  • One-on-one session
  • Vital access to insights
  • Strategy discussions
  • Potential partnerships

 

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The TechX Awards is ChaTech's annual fundraiser. Your contribution helps fund programs that strengthen the local tech community.

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Event Information

Event Details:

  • September 25, 2025
  • 6 to 9 p.m.
  • Wolford at McKenzie Arena

TechX Awards Categories

CxO Leader of the Year Award

Recognizes an outstanding technology leader at the VP or C-level who has spearheaded impactful initiatives, driven innovation, and fostered a supportive company culture.

Early Innovator Award

Celebrates an individual or a team with a breakthrough technology idea or prototype, displaying the potential for significant competitive advantage or industry disruption.

Tech Company of the Year

Honors a Chattanooga-based or Chattanooga-focused company demonstrating exceptional growth, innovation, and a positive impact on the local tech ecosystem.

Tech Company of the Year

Tech for Good Award

Spotlights a technology initiative driven by a social mission that demonstrates measurable impact on the Chattanooga community and addresses pressing societal challenges.

Software Engineering Excellence Award

Spotlights an exceptional software engineer who has advanced the field through technical prowess, creativity, and contributions to significant software projects.

DEI Champion in Tech Award

Celebrates an individual, team, or organization that has made exceptional strides in fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within Chattanooga's tech community.

AI/ML/BI Excellence Award

Honors an individual or team demonstrating outstanding use of AI, machine learning, or business intelligence to solve real-world problems, drive innovation, and achieve measurable results.

Woman in Tech

Leadership Award

Recognizes a woman in technology who exemplifies leadership and vision and drives measurable impact within her team, organization, and the Chattanooga tech community.

DevOps Excellence Award

Highlights an individual or team excelling in cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality technology solutions through agile, DevOps-inspired approaches.

Tech Marketing

Excellence Award

Honors a tech marketing professional or team that has demonstrated strategic success, creativity, and measurable impact in promoting a tech product, service, or brand.

Tech Educator of ​the Year Award

Recognizes an educator who inspires students, develops innovative tech curricula, and makes a lasting contribution to Chattanooga's tech talent pipeline.

Emerging Tech Student Award

Celebrates a student, 16 to 24 years old, who demonstrates exceptional potential, technical aptitude, and passion within the tech field, along with a completed project showcasing their skills.

TechX Awards Winners