03 Feb 2017 Finalists
BC Tech is proud to announce the 2019 Technology Impact Awards Finalists. The TIAs celebrate the change makers, the up-and-comers, the innovators, and the bold—those who are transforming our industry and building the fabric of BC’s vibrant tech ecosystem. We’re passionate supporters of the companies, entrepreneurs, and people who make up our community and believe that their contributions should be recognized.
Company of the Year – Anchor Success Finalists
This award acknowledges a company that is an established leader in the BC technology industry. Winners of this award exemplify financial, strategic, and product or service excellence, and are widely recognized as anchors of BC’s tech ecosystem.
- Clio
- Fortinet Technologies
- Sierra Systems
The 2019 Company of the Year – Anchor Success Award is presented in partnership with EY.
Company of the Year – Scale Success Finalists
This award acknowledges a scaleup success tech company that is an emerging leader and role model in the BC technology industry. Winners of this award will likely continue to grow to become the next anchors of BC’s tech ecosystem.
- AbCellera
- Allocadia
- Article
- Bench Accounting
The 2019 Company of the Year – Scale Success Award is presented in partnership with SAP.
Company of the Year – Growth Success Finalists
This award acknowledges a high growth company demonstrating outstanding performance and potential to grow further. With revenue and employee count growing year on year it is exceeding expectations of its investors and has the potential to become a leader in its market. It is a growth role model for BC’s tech ecosystem.
- Beanworks Solutions
- FreshWorks Studio
- Nanotech Security
The 2019 Company of the Year – Growth Success Award is presented in partnership with Osler Hoskin LLP.
Company of the Year – Startup Success Finalists
This award acknowledges an early-stage technology company that has brought something novel and impactful to the market, that is generating revenue, attracting team members and generating significant buzz in BC’s tech ecosystem.
- CoPilot Advisor
- Precision OS
- SmartShare Solutions
The 2019 Company of the Year – Startup Success Award is presented in partnership with Microsoft.
Excellence in Global Export Finalists
This award acknowledges a technology company that is succeeding on the world stage through the export of technology developed in BC.
- ACL
- Motion Metrics
- PressReader
- Semios
The 2019 Excellence in Global Export is presented in partnership with Digital Technology Supercluster.
Spirit of BC Tech – True Grit Finalists
The Spirit of BC Tech’s tech sector is bold entrepreneurship, pioneer spirit, succeeding together and true grit, the focus for this year’s award. This award recognizes a technology company that demonstrated true grit in the face of business challenge, experimenting, pivoting and digging in to achieve success. Nominees in this category may be at any stage of lifecycle (startup, growth, scale, anchor).
- Appreciation Engine
- LightIntegra Technology
- UrbanLogiq
The 2019 Spirit of BC Tech – True Grit is presented in partnership with Safe Software.
Excellence in Technology Adoption Finalists
This award acknowledges the impact technology adoption can have to significantly improve performance, competitiveness, productivity and employee engagement. Nominees are likely to be companies, but applications are welcome from municipalities, government departments, non-profits and post-secondary institutions. The winner of this award will show how technology improved results and had a positive impact on the whole organization.
- BC Government: Citizens’ Services, Office of the CIO
- Newmont Goldcorp Corp.
- Kal Tire
The 2019 Excellence in Technology Adoption is presented in partnership with Accenture.
Excellence in Technology Innovation Finalists
This award acknowledges a company whose technology clearly demonstrates next-level innovation and a breakthrough solution with significant market impact. Nominees in this category may be at any stage of lifecycle (startup, growth, scale, anchor)
- MediaValet
- Novarc Technologies
- Safe Software
- Wiivv
The 2019 Excellence in Technology Innovation is presented in partnership with MDA.
Tech Culture of the Year Finalists
This award acknowledges a company whose culture is fundamental to the success of their business, accelerating growth and profitability and deepening the positive impact they have on the ecosystem and community. Nominees in this category may be at any stage of lifecycle (startup, growth, scale, anchor).
- Ayogo Health
- East Side Games
- SAP
- ThoughtExchange
The 2019 Tech Culture of the Year is presented in partnership with Harbour Air.
Person of the Year Finalists
This award celebrates an individual who is a recognized icon in the BC technology ecosystem. An acknowledged leader who has demonstrated business success in multiple settings, is a mentor and role model to others and who actively engages with the community to build a stronger future for tech in BC.
- Kim Kaplan
- Greg Malpass
- Lisa Shields
- Thomas Ligocki