About the Event
For the 26th year - rvatech/ is celebrating the many breakthroughs, advancements, and outstanding technologists that are a part of the Richmond technology ecosystem.
Join the rvatech/ Community at Maymont Gardens for a night under the stars celebrating and honoring our local organizations and individuals that are actively helping to advance our region's technology-based economy! RVATECH is teaming up with Richmond's own Altamira Film Co. for another Hollywood-style awards production to bring the 26th Anniversary Awards Gala to life through an incredible 90-minute production and celebrating tech with tech.
FAQ's -
What's the Attire?
Attire is suggested as Vineyard Chic. Keep in mind, this event will be held outdoors on the lawn at Maymont, and jackets/sweaters may be desired once the sun sets. We highly suggest avoiding high heels.
Where do I park?
Parking: Please park in the Dogwood Dell lot, directly adjacent to the dog park, located at 1300 Blanton Ave., Richmond, VA 23221. From here, executive shuttles will escort guests directly to the event within Maymont. (Shuttles will run continuously throughout the event.)
What's the Schedule?
Registration and cocktail hour will be held from 5-6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Dinner and awards will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. immediately followed by the after-party from 8-9 p.m.
Rain Plan -
Due to inopportune weather, the Gala Awards has been rescheduled to October 14, 2021.
Covid Policies -
Covid policies are in line with those of Maymont.
For more information visit: https://maymont.org/coronavirus-status/
Award Categories
Chairman's Award
Sponsored by Altria
Awarded to an individual or organization that has made a significant impact on the growth of technology in this region, and/or the advancement of Greater Richmond as center for technology innovation.
2020 Winner:
Lori Jennings @ Jennings PROSearch
Equity Impact Award
Sponsored by AIS Network
Awarded to an individual or team whose leadership and creative use of existing or development of new technology has benefited the environment for equity, diversity, accessibility and inclusion in the Richmond metropolitan area or the Commonwealth of Virginia.
2021 Winner:
Virginia Holistic Justice Initiative & CapTech
2021 Finalists:
TMI Consulting
Dominion Energy
Virginia Holistic Justice Initiative & CapTech
Innovation in Education Award
Sponsored by Google
Awarded to the educator or program that provides exceptional technology leadership and encourages students to pursue higher education or training in science, technology, engineering, and math.
2021 Winner:
Peyton Chichester | Chesterfield Career and Technical Center
2021 Finalists:
CodeRVA Regional High School
Peyton Chichester | Chesterfield Career and Technical Center
Innovation in Community Impact Award
Sponsored by MAXX Potential
Awarded to an individual, non-profit, or business (civic-minded team or project) in central Virginia that displays the most innovative use(s) of technology to further enrich and advance our community.
2021 Winner:
SOAR365
2021 Finalists:
SOAR365
National Transparency Project
ARtGlass
Emerging Small Business Award
Sponsored by CoStar Group
Awarded to a local small business or start-up technology company that has demonstrated the ability to achieve commercial success. This award is reserved for companies who have been in business (i.e. generated revenue) for less than five years, maintain less than 25 employees at the time of nomination, and generated less than $5M in revenue within the past year.
2020 Winner:
Workpath LLC
2021 Finalists:
Workpath LLC
Grenova
Innovation in Private Sector - Large Capital
Sponsored by CGI
(Large Capital – Project by company with >$100M in revenue)
Awarded to a project that creatively uses existing technology or develops new technology that enhances processes, methodologies, and/or services provided to a business or consumer.
2020 Winner:
Instant Offers | CarMax
2021 Finalists:
Customer Smart Hub | Dominion Energy
Instant Offers | CarMax
Altria’s COVID-19 Technology & Task Force
CoStar Web Enterprise
Innovation in Private Sector - Small Capital
Sponsored by Mainline Information Systems + Rubrik
(Small Capital – Project by company with <$10M in revenue)
Awarded to a project that creatively uses existing technology or develops new technology that enhances processes, methodologies, and/or services provided to a business or consumer.
2021 Winner:
Waitlist Registration Unacceptable Antigen APIs | UNOS
2021 Finalists:
Phlow Corp.
Waitlist Registration Unacceptable Antigen APIs | UNOS
Innovation in Public Sector Award
Sponsored by Carmax
Awarded to a public agency whose creative use of existing or development of new technology enhances processes, methodologies and/or services for their own or others’ benefit.
2021 Winner:
UNOS Organ Tracking Service
2021 Finalists:
Virginia IEP | Virginia Department of Education
UNOS Organ Tracking Service
VASE+ | Virginia Department of Health
Innovation in Data Science
Sponsored by Palantir
Awarded to a technology project that showcases breakthrough innovation and creativity in the practice of data science (data management, data privacy, data modeling, data visualization, etc.).
2021 Winner:
Risk Reduction Model – 811 Ticket Analytics | Dominion Energy
2021 Finalists:
Studio Sweeper
Altria’s COVID-19 Data and Technology Response
Risk Reduction Model – 811 Ticket Analytics | Dominion Energy
Innovation in Cyber Security
Sponsored by Risk Based Security
Awarded to a cyber security project that showcases breakthrough innovation and creativity in the practice and application of cyber security.
2021 Winner:
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice
Legislator of the Year Award
Sponsored by FaceBook
Awarded to a legislator(s) who have made a positive impact on the technology sector in the previous year.
2021 Winners:
Del. Cliff Hayes
Sen. Frank Ruff
2020 Winners:
Sen. Janet Howell
Del. Mark Sickles
Del. Terry Austin
2019 Winners:
Delegate Betsy Carr and Delegate Chris Peace
Next-Gen Award
Sponsored by GE Digital
Awarded to a K-12 student who has demonstrated a meaningful impact on the technology ecosystem in Richmond.
2021 Winner:
Miles Shelton @ CodeRVA Regional High School
Outstanding Collaboration in Tech Award
Sponsored by Luck Companies
Awarded to two or more companies (in a non-consultative arrangement) that have exemplified the collaborative spirit necessary to achieve breakthrough innovations in technology.
2021 Winner:
HookCam & Precizion Solutions
2021 Finalists:
Startup Virginia & BLDR
HookCam & Precizion Solutions
Technology Builder Award
Sponsored by: ePlus
Awarded to a local technology company delivering technology solutions and/or services to external clients that build capacity and increase operational efficiency.
2021 Winner:
Terazo
2021 Finalists:
Workpath LLC
UDig
Terazo
Technology Executive of the Year
Sponsored by Vaco
Awarded to an individual whose leadership resulted to create competitive advantage, optimize business processes, enable growth or improve relationships with customers.
2020 Winner:
LaLisha Hurt | GDIT
2021 Finalists:
LaLisha Hurt | GDIT
Dan Hackman | Phlow Corp.
Ghada Ijam | Federal Reserve System
People's Choice Award
Sponsored by SyCom
Popular vote through social media during the event.
2020 Winner:
CarMax
Cast your vote for the 2021 People's Choice
Voting closes October 1st
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Equity Impact Award
Chairman's Award
Innovation in Public Sector
Innovation in Private Sector Award
Large Capital
Emerging Small Business Award
Innovation in Cyber Security Award
Technology Builder Award
Innovation in Data Science Award
Next Gen Award
Photobooth Sponsor
Legislator(s) of the Year
Outstanding Collaboration in Tech
Innovation in Private Sector Award
Small Capital