The shortlist for the South West Digital Awards has been announced, comprising of 28 businesses and innovators selected for 10 different categories. The lucky contenders range from individuals to startups to fully-fledged, international businesses, all located throughout the South West.
The awards will be presented at Plymouth School of Creative Arts on the 27th September 2018. The city centre school is based in Millbay, Plymouth and is sponsored by Plymouth College of Art. The school’s values echo those of the Digital Awards, with a focus on encouraging young people to embrace ideas, technology and art to become creative innovators.
On the night, shortlisted candidates, sponsors and guests will enjoy a menu of locally-sourced, gourmet street food, uniquely created by Exeter’s Pickle Shack. As well as welcome drinks provided by Dorset’s Conker Spirit. In addition, winners will walk away with a bottle of Conker Spirit’s handcrafted Dorset Dry Gin and a trophy created in partnership with Plymouth College of Art.
The inaugural awards will celebrate innovation from around the region. From excellence in health tech, to companies utilising digital to have a social impact. Across the board, the ten categories represent the breadth of the South West’s digital landscape.
As well as the mass of entries, the awards are garnering support from across the South West community – with partners like Kernow DAT & Bath Digital Festival spreading word alongside confirmed category sponsors LOGO Design, Plymouth University’s Enterprise Solutions and Bristol’s Triangle Networks.
Awards with a difference, the SWDA’s are designed to celebrate innovation without barriers. All shortlisted entrants receive a free ticket to the awards, ensuring their moment for recognition isn’t scarpered by budgets.
Head to the South West Digital Awards website to learn more about the ceremony and view the shortlisted entrants.
