View our 2024 categories below!
Tech Awards – 2024 Categories
Celebrate Northern Tech with us!
The Prolific North Tech Awards celebrate the brightest stars in the North’s tech scene, recognising the innovative organisations, teams, and individuals driving the region’s growth.
Whether it’s a groundbreaking startup or a powerhouse in-house tech team, these awards honour excellence across various categories like Tech Startup of the Year and Best Use of AI.
Recognising Companies and Team
Best Client Support Team
Best Client Support Team
Celebrating support teams in tech businesses whose customer focus is unparalleled provide exceptional service to build strong, long-lasting client relationships.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter. Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Best Workplace Award
Best Workplace Award
Honouring tech companies that demonstrate strong leadership in their approach to empower and develop their workforce.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Tech Company of the Year
Tech Company of the Year: Small, medium and large
Recognising tech companies able to demonstrate innovation, stellar performance and growth over the past year. The winner of this category will have outstanding long‑term growth potential, with a sound strategy in place to ensure successful delivery of its commercial objectives, an emphasis on culture and positive social impact.
Companies based in the North of England or Scotland can enter across 3 sub-groups depending on their size: small (turning over up to £5M), medium (turning over £5M - £20M) and large (turning over above £20M).
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Tech Hub of the Year
Tech Hub of the Year - FREE
This category is open to free nominations and will recognise a Northern accelerator, incubator or hub that has had a huge contribution to nurturing the Northern tech ecosystem.
This category is free to enter - discount applied automatically at checkout.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Tech Agency of the Year
Tech Agency of the Year
Celebrating agencies with an operational base in the North of England that specialise in developing innovative tech solutions and strategies.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter. Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Game Studio of the Year
Game Studio of the Year
Celebrating companies specialised in the development or co-development of video games with an operational base in the North of England or Scotland.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Tech Talent Acquisition Team of the Year
Tech Talent Acquisition Team of the Year
Recognising in-house talent acquisition teams and specialised recruitment companies who have made a significant positive impact to recruitment and talent acquisition.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
In-House Tech Team of the Year
In-House Tech Team of the Year
Recognising in-house tech teams that ensure the smooth running and advancement of technology within their organisation, irrespective of sector or discipline.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Northern Tech Deal of the Year
Northern Tech Deal of the Year - FREE
Honouring a significant commercial or corporate transaction during the period under review, which could include licensing, partnering, collaboration fundraising, IPO or acquisition of a company or IP.
This category is free to enter - discount applied automatically at checkout.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter. Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
SaaS Company of the Year
SaaS Company of the Year
Sponsored by Better Placed
Recognising any Software-as-a-service product which is relied upon and trusted by a wide range of organisations.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Tech Start-up of the Year
Tech Start-up of the Year - FREE
Recognising tech companies aged less than 3 years focused on bringing disruptive tech solutions to the market.
This category is free to enter - discount applied automatically at checkout.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Best Tech Infrastructure Partner
Best Tech Infrastructure Partner
Recognising companies with an operational base in the North of England or Scotland that provide services, expertise, and resources to support the technological infrastructure of another organisation.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Fastest Growing Company of the Year
Fastest Growing Company of the Year
Awarding innovative tech companies able to demonstrate annual revenue growth greater than 10% over the last three years with a minimum revenue of £5m for the last accounting period.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter. Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Recognising projects, apps and campaigns
App of the Year
App of the Year
Recognising innovative and impactful uses of apps in any sector or discipline.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter. Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Web Development Project of the Year
Web Development Project of the Year
Awarding excellence, tech prowess and innovation in developing a website for a tech business or product.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Best Consumer Tech
Best Consumer Tech
Recognising innovative use of emerging technologies irrespective of sector, designed and marketed for individual consumers for personal use.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Best Use of AI
Best Use of AI
Recognising innovative use of artificial intelligence that can demonstrate considerable impact in any sector or discipline.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Campaign of the Year
Campaign of the Year
Recognising marketing campaigns for tech products or businesses.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter. Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Tech Innovation of the Year
Tech Innovation of the Year
Celebrating innovative products, platforms or services that can demonstrate considerable impact in any sector or discipline.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Tech for Good Award
Tech for Good Award - FREE
Recognising tech solutions with a positive social impact, including but not limited to green technology, tackling the digital divide or making headway into diversity and inclusion.
This category is free to enter - discount applied automatically at checkout.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Best Green Tech
Best Green Tech
Honouring projects, products and technologies contributing to the protection of the environment.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter.
Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Transformation Through Tech Award
Transformation Through Tech Award
Awarding impactful digital transformation projects in any sector or discipline.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter. Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed. Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- InnovationEvidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Recognising Talented Individuals
Prolific Tech Leader of the Year
Prolific Tech Leader of the Year - FREE
Honouring an individual who has made a significant, long-term contribution in tech. The winner of this award will be a strong role model in the industry and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, CIOs and CTOs. They might be a leader of a tech company or technology function but will also play a key role in championing technology and technological change beyond their business. Their drive, vision and commitment will have been instrumental in developing new technologies or contributing to the company’s success.
The winner of this award will be decided through a combination of judges’ scoring and a public vote and this category is open to free nominations.
This category is free to enter - discount applied automatically at checkout.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter. Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
All entries will need to be submitted through our dedicated awards portal here.
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed.
Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
Prolific Tech Rising Star
Prolific Tech Rising Star - FREE
This category aims to recognise the next generation of tech talent who have shown exceptional aptitude, knowledge and skill in their work. Show us why you deserve to be in your respective field, what you have accomplished and why you are the best rising techie in the North. To be eligible for this category you must have under five years’ experience in the industry.
The winner of this award will be decided through a combination of judges’ scoring and a public vote and this category is open to free nominations.
This category is free to enter - discount applied automatically at checkout.
Entry criteria:
Entries should relate to work undertaken in the twelve months preceding the final entry deadline (e.g. September 2023 - September 2024 for the Prolific North Tech Awards). If you have any doubts on your work’s eligibility we’re happy to help, please contact us on ellie@prolificnorth.co.uk.
You can submit the same work into multiple categories if relevant - duplicating entries within the portal is simple.
If your organisation is headquartered or has an operational base in the North of England and/or Scotland - you're eligible to enter. Please note: if you're entering work done in partnership with another organisation, for example, an agency submitting a campaign delivered for a client - either the agency OR client needs to have a presence in the North and/or Scotland to be eligible.
How to enter:
- Select your categories
- Create your account or log in via the portal
- Start your entries
- Save your entries
- Submit/pay for your entries
All entries will need to be submitted through our dedicated awards portal here.
A transparent and fair judging process is at the heart of all Prolific North Awards. Our carefully selected panel of judges will be split into subgroups depending on their expertise and assigned categories to score. Judges will read and score all entry forms, considering any supporting materials submitted if needed.
Judges will be asked to give a score (1-10) for each of the following areas:
- Effectiveness (measurable impact and results)
- Implementation
- Innovation
- Evidence of growth or potential for growth
- Social & environmental impact where applicable
These will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All judges’ pre-scores will then be combined and the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists.
Judges then meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and agree the winner for each category.
The winners of the individual awards will be decided by a combination of judges' scores and a public vote. We are happy to provide an overview of judges comments on your entry, please contact us on hello@prolificnorth.co.uk to arrange.
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