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
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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