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South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards 2026: Nominations Now Open
15 Apr, 20263 min
Celebrating innovation across the South Coast
We’re proud to return as headline sponsor for one of the South Coast’s biggest tech events, celebrating innovation, talent and growth across the region.
Organised by Insider Media, the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards are back for 2026, with nominations now officially open.
Taking place on Thursday 15th October 2026 at the Leonardo Royal, Southampton, the awards will bring together the very best of our tech community for an evening of recognition, connection and celebration.
With Southampton and the wider region continuing to grow as a major UK tech hub, the awards play a vital role in celebrating the people and businesses behind that success.
Award categories for 2026
This year’s award categories reflect the diversity of the South Coast’s tech ecosystem and will recognise those who deliver impact and shape the future of technology. Spectrum IT Recruitment is delighted to once again support the awards as headline sponsor and category sponsor for:
🏆 AI Innovation of the Year
Recognising organisations developing AI technologies, products or solutions that push the boundaries and deliver real impact.
🏆 Tech Employer of the Year
Celebrating tech employers that go above and beyond for their people, creating environments where teams can grow and succeed.
Being part of the awards, each year is always a highlight for us, and a great opportunity to see the strength of the South Coast tech community first-hand.
Why enter?
The awards are more than a ceremony, they’re a platform to:
Raise your profile within the tech community
Strengthen your employer brand
Gain recognition from industry peers
Celebrate your team’s achievements
If you’re building something exciting or making an impact in the tech space, we encourage you to put your business forward.
If you’re unsure where you fit, take a look at last year’s winners and highlights for inspiration.
How to enter
Entering is simple and completely free.
Choose your category
Review the criteria
Submit your nomination via the Insider Media portal
Upload any supporting materials
Deadline for entries: 17th July 2026
You’re welcome to enter multiple categories, so we encourage you to put your business forward wherever you fit.
Join us in October
We’re incredibly proud to continue supporting the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards and the community it represents. Every year, the awards remind us just how strong, diverse and ambitious the South Coast tech ecosystem is and we look forward to celebrating with you in October.
