Nominations are now open for the 2025 Leeds Digital Festival Awards, which celebrate the digital and tech talent helping to shape the future of the region.
Now in its eighth year, the awards recognise the people, businesses and innovations that are making a real impact across Leeds and beyond. Organised by talent specialists byProduct and law firm Ward Hadaway, the ceremony will take place on Thursday 2 October. Entries close on Monday 11 August.
The awards cover eleven categories, from Tech4Good to Entrepreneur of the Year, Tech Innovation of the Year and Best Tech Place to Work, with a focus on recognising both rising stars and established leaders.
Andrew Maeer, owner of byProduct, said:
“Every year we’re blown away by the quality and ambition of the digital and tech community here in Leeds and the wider region. These awards are about giving that talent the recognition it deserves and sharing their stories across the sector.”
Bill Goodwin, Head of IT/IP at Ward Hadaway, added:
“We work closely with businesses across the digital sector and know first-hand just how much talent, energy and innovation is on show. Supporting these awards is a way for us to celebrate that and help promote the region as a brilliant place to launch, grow and lead in digital.”
The judging panel includes Fiona Haron from Yorkshire Business Insider, Deb Hetherington from Scarborough Group, and Andy Roberts of PlanetSport.
Stuart Clarke, Director of Leeds Digital Festival, said:
“The awards are a key part of the festival and recognise the people and companies pushing boundaries and raising the bar. The calibre of entries continues to grow each year and we can’t wait to see what 2025 brings.”
This year’s sponsors include AAB, AD:VENTURE, Bracken, Brewin Dolphin, Corecom Technology Academy, Creode, Page White Farrar, Pexa, RSM, SCC and YFM.
To view the full list of categories or submit a nomination, visit: leedsdigitalfestivalawards.org/nominate
