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APPLICATION OF TECH/BEST USE OF DATA/APP OF THE YEAR AWARDS
These categories highlight the organizations that have harnessed technology in the most innovative and impactful way to address business challenges. Whether you’ve harnessed the power of data analytics to inform strategic decision-making, implemented ground-breaking solutions, or captured the hearts and minds of users while delivering unparalleled value, the judges are looking for the impact on the user and its efforts to redefine market standards.
BEST CYBER SECURITY INNOVATION
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An award to recognize exceptional use of technology in the security sector. The judges will be looking for the thinking and approach specific to the needs of the security sector and the client’s or company’s goals.
BEST APPLICATION OF TECH – PUBLIC SECTOR
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An award to recognize exceptional use of technology in the public sector. The judges will be looking for the thinking and approach specific to the needs of the public sector and the client’s or company’s goals.
BEST USE OF DATA
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Data is key to all effective tech implementation, judges are looking for an innovative use of data which has delivered clear and exceptional results and produced exceptional ROI or improvement in communication, process or been a source of tech for good.
NEW TO 2025: BEST FINTECH SOLUTION OF THE YEAR
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Judges will be recognising technological advances make in the financial services industry including banking, insurance or related sectors. Entries should demonstrate understanding of customer needs and market trends whilst showcasing solutions that deliver measurable benefits.
NEW TO 2025: BEST FEMTECH SOLUTION OF THE YEAR
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Femtech is a growing industry where there are incredible tech innovations benefitting the lives of women around the world. This category celebrates tech that is making the difference when it comes to fertility, hormone assistance, menopause, ovulation tracking, temperature control, personalised health insights or community support.
BEST PAYMENT SOLUTION OF THE YEAR
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Judges will be looking to recognise payment solutions, platforms and technology that is simplifying the challenges faces in the payments sector, including security, cross-border transactions or financial inclusions. Entries should showcase the tangible benefits to clients and users.
NEW TO 2025: BEST LEAD GEN SOFTWARE OF THE YEAR
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This category recognise tech that is delivering tangible results for customers when it comes to lead generation. Judges are looking to spotlight companies who have developed tech to enhance the process of attracting, nurturing and converting consumers to customers.
BEST MOBILE TECH OF THE YEAR
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This award recognises a mobile application or product that has delivered transformative effects. The winning entry could be a new mobile productivity tool, app, personal monitoring device, or mobile technology that solves a real life problem.
BEST AI-DRIVEN BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE TOOL
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This category recognises outstanding achievements in the development and implementation of an artificial intelligence solution that demonstrates exceptional innovation, effectiveness, and impact.
Judges will be looking for evidence of the solution's impact, scalability, and the extent to which it has contributed to advancements in the application of artificial intelligence.
INNOVATION AWARD
In the ever-evolving landscape of business technology, innovation awards stand as a tribute to those trailblazers who have dared to push boundaries and redefine the possibilities. This category seeks to acknowledge the company that has demonstrated a commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, driving change, and challenging the status quo.
BEST USE OF INNOVATION
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Innovation is the backbone of progress, which is a word that strikes at the very heart of technology. This category aims to celebrate the pioneers using technology to throw out the old and bring in the new with extraordinary results in their sector. The judges will be looking for evidence of how innovation has had a transformative effect on outcomes. Open to all sectors.
BEST AI INNOVATION
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Judges will recognise AI that has had a strategic impact on performance whether that is in research, planning, execution, measuring or results or general applications that deliver impactful results.
TECH DEAL OF THE YEAR AWARD
In the dynamic world of business technology, strategic deals can reshape industries, drive innovation, and unlock unprecedented value. This category pays homage to the company or entities that have orchestrated a deal of significant consequence, demonstrating vision, execution excellence, and a profound understanding of the market.
TECH DEAL OF THE YEAR
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Judges are looking to recognise a significant corporate or commercial transaction which could include partnering, licensing, fundraising, trademarks/patents, IPO or acquisition. To claim the title the deal would be of major benefit to the company’s future.
TRANSFORMATION THROUGH TECH/TECHNOLOGY FOR GOOD AWARD
These categories are dedicated to recognizing organizations that have harnessed technology to drive significant positive change, whether in their own operations or for the greater good.
TRANSFORMATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
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An award to recognize a company or organization who have successfully transformed an element of their business or operation through successful application of technology. Judges will be looking for demonstrable evidence and results of real, quantifiable transformation through innovation.
TECH FOR GOOD AWARD
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An award to recognize the application or use of technology for good, be that social impact, CSR, charitable means, judges will be looking for innovative uses of technology that impact positively on individuals or the environment that they aim to help.
TECH ACCELERATOR AWARD
In the fast-paced world of business technology, acceleration is key to success. This category honours the tech accelerator that has played a pivotal role in empowering start-ups and emerging tech companies to thrive and reach their full potential.
BEST TECH INCUBATOR/ACCELERATOR
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This award recognises accelerators or incubators that have made a significant impact on early-stage tech companies. Judges will assess the effectiveness of mentorship, funding, and resources provided, alongside measurable outcomes such as business growth, product development, or successful exits.
COMPANY, AGENCY & ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS
These versatile categories applaud outstanding achievements by companies, agencies, and individual entrepreneurs, each making a distinctive mark in the dynamic landscape of business tech.
CYBER SECURITY COMPANY OF THE YEAR
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In this day and age, cyber security has never been more important to the digital industry. Judges want to recognise and celebrate the tech that is protecting citizens online, reducing cybercrime and leading innovation in the sector.
EDTECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR
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Across nurseries, schools, colleges and university tech is being used to educate. With the potential to scale, teach in a fun way, support time-poor teachers and provide extra resources outside of the classroom, technology is shaping the way that we learn. Judges are looking for game-changing technology in the world of education.
AD TECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR
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Judges are looking for software that is transforming how brands, agencies and publishers create, run, measure and manage digital advertising campaigns on whichever platform they choose.
HEALTHTECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR
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From 3D printing organs to video calling doctors, from curing disease through big data to wearables that monitor chronic conditions, healthcare is a sector ripe for disruption. Judges are looking to celebrate the pioneering companies using technology to improve the well-being of patients and revolutionise healthcare.
MANUFACTURING TECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR
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Manufacturing is no stranger to technological innovation, with machines forming the bedrock of the sector. Judges want to hear from those firms leading the way for the next generation of manufacturing, whether it’s through automation, digital innovation or emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
TRANSPORT TECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR
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This category aims to recognize the tech innovators disrupting the transport sector – from driverless cars to smart roads to apps that help people get where they need to be quicker or reduce accident rates. Judges want to hear from those who are helping connect the country and shake up the network leaving travellers with a smoother, more efficient ride.
PROPERTY TECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR
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Judges are looking for technology that is contributing to the real estate industry. Whether the tech is making buying and selling seamless or ensuring landlords extract top-line and bottom-line gains judges want to see innovation that is changing the property landscape.
ECOMMERCE TECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR
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Standing out in the crowded world of online shopping can be a challenge when it takes customers a matter of seconds to abandon their cart and move to a competitor if your site doesn’t perform. Whether you’re a bricks-and-mortar store expanding your online presence or an online-only business rapidly innovating, we want to hear from the fast-growth sites that are implementing new ways of doing things. While sales are a crucial measure of success, user experience and strategy will also play a huge part in creating a site that makes its mark.
FINTECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR
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A wide-ranging and exciting category that incorporates the likes of InsurTech, cryptocurrency and digital banks, the judges want to see evidence of the companies using technology to transform the sector but staying on the right side of the extensive regulatory issues.
NEW TO 2025: AI COMPANY OF THE YEAR
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This category recognises specialists in the use of AI to solve industry problems. Judges are looking for companies who deliver AI support across planning, execution, research, evaluation of results or more general application
SAAS COMPANY OF THE YEAR
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As tech develops at an ever-faster rate of noughts, the need for software services is seeing exponential growth. Whether your software is public or private, off or on-premise, if your software solution is delivering results, the judges want to hear about it and what you have achieved.
HOSTING COMPANY OF THE YEAR
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If you are embracing trends, demonstrating innovation, delivering solutions and solving problems to keep your uptime up and site speeds at a maximum, then judges want to know your facts and figures.
NEW TO 2025: SUSTAINABLE TECH BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
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This category celebrates tech companies large and small who are making a real difference when it comes to sustainability and ESG. Whether you adopt the circular principles of reuse and recycle, are making inroads into your sustainability journey or are seen as a leader when it comes to social impact and governance, judges want to reward your company and team.
NEW TO 2025: TECH INVESTOR OF THE YEAR
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Judges are looking to recognise companies who truly understand the industry and are able to identify new and existing technology opportunities across the sector. The category recognises investors who have passion and vision that helps business grow and deliver profitable results alongside innovative tech. Open to Private Equity, IP commercialisation organisations, angel investor and fund management organisations based across the world
BEST TECH RECRUITER
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This award honours the recruitment agency or individual who has excelled in sourcing top talent for the UK tech industry. Judges will evaluate the ability to identify and attract high-calibre candidates, deliver tailored recruitment solutions, and demonstrate a deep understanding of the tech landscape.
BEST TECH START-UP (WITHIN 2 YEARS)
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This category celebrates the incredible journey tech start-ups make in their first few years. Entries should demonstrate where they started and how they have achieved success alongside their commitment to tech innovation and the industry.
BEST AI START UP
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This category celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation of emerging companies that have demonstrated exceptional vision, execution, and impact in the field of artificial intelligence.
Judges will be looking for evidence of strong leadership, strategic thinking, and tangible achievements that set the startup apart in the competitive landscape.
TECH ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
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Businesses need dynamic entrepreneurs and the tech sector has more than the most. Some have high profiles but other prefer to work tirelessly behind the scenes away from the public eye. The judges want to recognize the tycoons with the x-factor. They could be an unsung hero of a team, a founder, CEO or CTO, or someone who takes more of a supporting role.
MOST IMPRESSIVE GROWTH
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Technology is the engine fuel for growth so it’s hardly surprising that many of the world’s fastest-growing companies are underpinned by tech. The judges want to hear from companies across all sectors that have significantly increased user base, turnover or services in the last 12 months through the clever use of tech.
DIGITAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR
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With digital agencies growing rapidly to meet the demands of an increasingly digital workforce, the judges are looking for the agency that stands out as a little different while also delivering consistently high-quality work. Whether it’s growing their client base or exceeding the expectations of existing clients all while using digital tools in a smart way, this category aims to showcase the agency that’s using digital to stand out from the crowd.
TECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR - SMALL
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This category celebrates the incredible tech companies with a turnover of up to £10m/$13m across all sectors that have been making their mark during the last year. They can include micro businesses to international companies doing amazing things with tech. Entries should demonstrate their commitment to tech innovation.
TECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR - MEDIUM
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This category celebrates the incredible tech companies with a turnover of up to £30m/$40m across all sectors that have been making their mark during the last year. They can include micro businesses to international companies doing amazing things with tech. Entries should demonstrate their commitment to tech innovation.
TECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR - LARGE
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This category celebrates the incredible tech companies with a turnover of over £30m/$40m across all sectors that have been making their mark during the last year. They can include micro businesses to international companies doing amazing things with tech. Entries should demonstrate their commitment to tech innovation.
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We are thrilled to announce that rankingCoach has been awarded the prestigious App of the Year at the Global Business Tech Awards. This recognition highlights our commitment to revolutionizing digital marketing through artificial intelligence, specifically tailored for small and medium-sized businesses(SMBs).
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But that’s not to say that it’s not hugely welcome when an award win or nomination comes along. We feel humbled and honoured to have been shortlisted for a Global Business Tech Award in the Small Tech Company of the Year category, seeing this as a massive achievement for us. It rounds off the most successful year in our history, packed with impactful client work, widespread industry recognition, and a focus on employee wellbeing.
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It is a great honour to be nominated in the Best SaaS Company category at this year’s Global Business Tech Awards. We pride ourselves in being a different kind of company that challenges the status quo, and offers unique and innovative solutions that help brands stay relevant in today’s challenging market conditions.
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Being nominated for a Global Business Technology Award is gratifying and feels like an endorsement of our progress, particularly over the past 12 months. We’d love to win in our category of Small Tech Company of the Year, but there is a strong rollcall of finalists, so let’s see what happens on the night.
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Given our primary focus on the PropTech industry, being shortlisted for the GBTA 2024 in the PropTech category is a highly sought-after accomplishment for our team. We are honored to be recognized as a finalist for the PropTech Company of the Year. This nomination is a testament to our team’s dedication and expertise in the PropTech industry as well as our unwavering commitment to providing innovative technology solutions that drive success for our clients in the real estate sector.
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Our team is ecstatic to announce that Campaign Measurement System has been shortlisted for the “Transformation Through Tech” award at the Global Business Tech Awards! This recognition is a testament to our innovative spirit, adaptability to change, and unwavering commitment to continuously enhancing our solutions to meet the rapidly evolving technological landscape. It reflects the trust and confidence placed in us by both our clients and industry peers, reinforcing our position as a leader for years to come.
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