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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Nominations & Applications are Now Open for Submission!


Nominations open July 2, 2025 and close on August 9, 2025.
Whether you’re planning to nominate a colleague, a team, an organization, or yourself—Please complete the form below before the deadline to ensure your nominee receives the application to apply.



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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

 

This Year's Featured C-Level Executives


Karen Walker

Senior Vice President

Technology Solutions





Daniela LaCelle

Head of IT Delivery

Unum




Rich Carpenter

Vice President of Communications & IT Operations

EPB



Victoria Farnsworth

Vice Chancellor for Information Technology | CIO

UTC

How to Support

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 demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic impact, and commitment to innovation within their organization and the broader tech community.

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 making significant contributions to the region’s tech ecosystem through innovation, growth, and community involvement.

Tech Company of the Year

Tech for Good Award

Celebrates an individual or organization using technology to solve social, environmental, or community challenges.

Software Engineering Excellence Award

Spotlights an exceptional individual who has advanced the field through technical prowess, creativity, and contributions in software development, engineering practices, or product design.

DEI Champion in Tech Award

Celebrates an individual, team, or organization actively advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry.

AI/ML/BI Excellence Award

Celebrates an individual or team demonstrating outstanding use of artificial intelligence, 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 tech community.

DevOps Excellence Award

Highlights an individual or team’s outstanding application of DevOps practices to improve development cycles, deployment, and collaboration.

Tech Marketing

Excellence Award

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

Tech Educator of ​the Year Award

Celebrates an educator making a lasting impact on students through tech-focused curricula and mentorship.

Emerging Tech Student Award

Recognizes a student, 16 to 24 years old, demonstrating outstanding potential, technical aptitude, and passion in technology, along with a completed project showcasing their skills.

IT Infrastructure Excellence Award

Recognizes an IT professional transforming business operations through strategic infrastructure design, implementation, management, or advancement.

Tech Manager/Leader of the Year

 Award

Honors a visionary leader who fosters a positive, inclusive, and empowering environment where teams thrive. Their leadership exemplifies creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

TechX Awards Winners