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Welcome to the WalesOnline Digital Awards 2020

The Digital Awards brought to you by WalesOnline demonstrate the nation’s digital vibrancy.

They showcase the inspiring work of individuals and companies across Wales who are at the cutting edge of digital business. They recognise the excellence that exists within a whole industry that is globally, socially and commercially relevant to Wales’ technological revolution.

For ticket and event information, contact Regional Events Manager, Isabel Goodman on 01792 545511 or isabel.goodman@mediawales.co.uk

Important Dates

4th March, 2020
Wales Digital Awards launch
11.59pm on 24th September, 2020
The last day to enter awards
W/C 28th September
Judging of awards takes place
14th October
The shortlist is announced
10th November, 2020
Awards ceremony at Tramshed, Cardiff

Categories / Nominees

We have 10 categories designed to highlight the key areas of growth and development in our digital industry. The awards reflect the wide scope of skills being employed in Wales, whether that be technological development or digital delivery.

The awards will allow relatively mature companies to show off their work as well as highlight the important embryonic work being carried out by imaginative companies and individuals. You may enter as many categories as you wish and multiple entries are permitted for different projects.

AMBASSADOR / ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

Awarded by the judges to an individual who has over a sustained period of time, made a significant contribution to the digital world or who represents true pioneering advancement in digital.

Sponsored by Admiral

INNOVATION

We’re looking for a unique design or innovation which has helped a company or organisation take a step forward in their digital journey. The winner of this product could work in hardware or software, refining a successful product to make it even better or coming up with a great new concept from scratch. Clever ideas for bringing traditional businesses into the digital arena will also be considered.

Sponsored by Openreach Limited

APP OF THE YEAR

Judges will be looking for a stand-out App, showing innovation, imagination and flair. The App, either a stand-alone App or interactive element to a website, should be attractive but also useful and evidence of interactivity will be expected. Apps with either a consumer or a commercial focus can be considered and the winner should be able to demonstrate strong take-up in its target market. Successful firms should show style and flair in their design.

YOUNG PERSON

Whether an entrepreneur, coder, artist or communicator, one of the country’s brightest sparks, aged 35 or under, will be crowned Young Person of the Year. The winner could be an entrepreneur or an excellent employee whose work has made a difference to their business.

BEST DIGITAL START-UP

A company or organisation that has launched in the last two years and has already found a strong and loyal digital following, customer base or audience. This award can recognise success in a wide range of fields, from online retail to web development or marketing. The winner will have bold ambitions and clear evidence their growth plans have got off to a solid start.

BEST USE OF DIGITAL MARKETING

We’re looking for a one-off marketing or promotional campaign, or continuous excellent use of digital tools such as social media, to promote a business, organisation or event. Judges will be keen to see eye-catching graphics, unusual videos and impressive ideas on adding value to content.

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

The digital and tech sectors might be booming, but there’s a timebomb just around the corner. Only 17% of people working in tech are women, and only 7% of A-level computer studies students are girls. This category will highlight the awesome contribution of this region’s women in tech, and tell their stories to inspire a new generation.

BEST EMERGING TECHNOLOGY

Our judges will be looking for those who have created innovative technology (hardware or software) that broaches new territory in some significant way and that represents progressive developments within a field for competitive advantage. Examples of currently emerging technologies include educational technology, information technology, nanotechnology, biotechnology, cognitive science, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

BEST DIGITAL AGENCY

Recognition of a digital marketing agency that has produced fantastic results and has made a positive contribution to the industry. The judges will be looking at client wins and retention, growth, margin, team retention, development and training, innovative approaches to development, delivery or cost saving and the quality of campaigns, apps or websites delivered on behalf of clients.

BEST ACADEMIC PROJECT

As more schools and colleges sign up to digital, we’ll be looking for a stand-out academic project. The winner will have embraced the internet’s possibilities for teaching and be able to show how its use has helped pupils develop their skills. Judges hope to see creative uses of technology which goes beyond the occasional use of slideshows.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

You are eligible to enter The Digital Awards 2020 if your website, app, organisation or business is based in, or has an obvious interest in Wales. The closing date for all entries is 11.59pm on 24th September, 2020. All entries will be judged by our independent panel of judges starting on 28th September, 2020.

The Judges

Sion Barry
Business Editor,
Media Wales
Aimee Bateman
Founder of Careercake.com and last year's Ambassador of the Year winner
Matt Wintle
CIO at overall sponsors Admiral

How to Enter

CLICK HERE TO ENTER NOW

The Event

Wales Online Digital Awards 2020

Tramshed, Cardiff

November 10th, 2020

Starts 12pm, ends 4pm

Tickets £35 incl. VAT

For ticket and event information, contact Regional Events Manager, Isabel Goodman on 01792 545511 or isabel.goodman@mediawales.co.uk

Last year's awards

Ambassador/ Entrepreneur of the year

WINNER: Aimee Bateman

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Eddy Webb and Barbara Stensland

Innovation

WINNER: Welsh National Opera

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Vortex IoT and Wilsons Auctions

App of the year

WINNER: NearMeNow Ltd

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cardiff Council and miFuture

Best start up

WINNER: Vortex IoT

HIGHLY COMMENDED: NearMeNow Ltd and Credas

Young Person

WINNER: Emma Gray

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Lucy Heskins and Charlie Thomas

Best use of Tech in Education

WINNER: CDSM Interactive Ltd

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Western Power Distribution and miFuture

Best use of Digital Marketing

WINNER: IJPR Cymru

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Time to Change Wales and National Theatre Wales

Woman of the year

WINNER: Victoria Mann

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Aimee Bateman and Jessie Hickman

Best use of emerging Technology

WINNER: HateLab

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Vortex IoT and Credas

Best Digital Agency

WINNER: Sotic

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Dreem and Yard



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