Judging has finished, scores have been tallied and we can finally share with you the shortlisted nominees for The SPARKies 2023! The calibre of talent impresses us year after year – the community cannot stop delivering! The growth of the South West tech sector is consistently exciting to witness, and we’re super excited to pay homage to your achievements at The SPARKies.
The annual awards show will be back on 13 July at 7pm to once again celebrate the best of tech and digital in the West in summer party style at Parade Gardens! This year The SPARKies is taking place during Bath Digital Festival, on Thursday’s Celebration day. Make sure to secure your spot and get yourself a ticket now!
Before all of that though, here are the shortlisted nominees! Whittled down by our judges from the longlist, the following organisations and individuals are in line to take home a SPARKie this year. In case you have any questions our handy infographic (see right) explains the process. But without further ado, here is The SPARKies shortlist 2023:

The Hardware Award
Matter. (for the product Gulp)
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Most Innovative Use of Tech
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Founder of the Year
Will Milligan
Zoe Stephenson
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Community Award
Pervasive Media Studio (Watershed)
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Best Place to Work in Tech
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Best Mentor/Advisor
Best Digital Design
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Best Cyber Company


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