Sparkies16_cutout_bluelogoThis last two weeks has seen 21 fantastic SPARKies judges, mulling over the hundreds of creative, innovative and unique tech nominations received from across Bristol, Bath and the South West.

To be held in Bristol for the first time this year, the SPARKies awards 2016 will be bigger and better than ever, and the perfect way to celebrate the very best of the technology companies, organisations and individuals fuelling the success of the region.

And with all the impressive nominations this year there’s no denying it’s been a tough-call for the judges to decide who to shortlist for the awards.

The SPARKies shortlist

Each of the 15 award was closely contested with the nominees deemed of very high quality including the People’s Choice shortlist which was decided by you, our lovely readers.

Check out the shortlist for each award below and click on the award names, nominated individuals, organisations and companies to find out more.

Best Mobile App award shortlist:
Best use of UX Design award shortlist:
Long-Term Contribution to Innovation in the South West award shortlist:
Totally Killing it Abroad award shortlist:
Most Innovative use of Hardware award shortlist:
Best Startup award shortlist:
Biggest Success Story award shortlist:
The People’s Choice award shortlist:
Best Innovation in Digital Entertainment award shortlist:
Best Digital Agency award shortlist:

Future SPARK award shortlist:
Best Service Provider award shortlist:
Founder/Entrepreneur of the Year award shortlist:
Best Mentor/Advisor award shortlist:
The ‘Good’ award shortlist:

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