FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ChaTech Announces Winners of the 2024 TechX Awards

Chattanooga, TN (September 30, 2024) – On September 26, 2024, the Chattanooga Technology Council (ChaTech) 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.

For media inquiries or additional questions, please contact us at info@chatech.org. Follow ChaTech on social media for updates, and join the conversation using #TechX2024.

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About ChaTech:

The Chattanooga Technology Council (ChaTech) connects, celebrates, and promotes the technology ecosystem of the Chattanooga region. Through events, educational initiatives, and professional development, ChaTech empowers local tech professionals and companies to thrive. Learn more at www.chatech.org.

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