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GeekWire Awards 2021

Coverage of the 2021 GeekWire Awards, presented by Wave Business, the Pacific Northwest’s annual startup and technology awards.

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Videos: Sue Bird, Rainn Wilson, Bobby Wagner, and The Drunken Tenor make surprise appearances at the 2021 GeekWire Awards

What do a “drunken” opera singer, NFL linebacker, women’s pro basketball star and comic actor all have in common? They’re all geeks at heart and they joined us Thursday to… Read More

2021 GeekWire Awards revealed: Big winners, surprise guests, and the best in Pacific NW tech

It’s been a tough year for people everywhere. But Thursday proved to be an inspiring day, as the 2021 GeekWire Awards returned to honor some of the leading innovators and… Read More

Watch the 2021 GeekWire Awards live! Join us for an epic celebration of innovation

The GeekWire Awards are back! It’s time to watch the 2021 GeekWire Awards (starting at 4 p.m. PT today) — the biggest celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship in the Pacific… Read More

GeekWire Awards 2021: Meet the remarkable STEM educators who are inspiring next-gen geeks

Over the years, GeekWire has highlighted so many of the tireless folks who are nurturing the next generation of geeks. And this year we’re excited to announce a new award… Read More

GeekWire Awards: Cast your ballot for the top CEO

CEOs did not have an easy task running their companies over the past 12 months — navigating a series of tough societal, economic and public health challenges. But even in… Read More

GeekWire Awards: Which company will be the Next Tech Titan to emerge from the PNW?

Amazon, Microsoft, Expedia, T-Mobile, Zillow, Redfin, Smartsheet, Avalara. The list of tech giants from the Pacific Northwest continues to grow — who will be the next to join this elite… Read More

GeekWire Awards 2021: Vote for the leader who is getting things done as Startup CEO of the Year

Managing fast-growing startups is not an easy task. Whether it’s keeping up with the competition, outsmarting big tech or raising more money to fuel ongoing innovation and growth, these CEOs… Read More

Young and visionary: Meet the finalists for Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the GeekWire Awards

Taking the entrepreneurial leap at any age can be daunting. Starting and operating a startup in your 20s, or even teen years, takes gumption and vision. Our Young Entrepreneur of… Read More

GeekWire Awards 2021: Geeks Give Back celebrates groups that better our community

There’s no doubt that it has been a challenging year for nearly everyone for so many reasons. Happily, the Seattle area is home to numerous hardworking organizations that are using… Read More

Drones, radars, pizza makers among finalists for Hardware of the Year at the GeekWire Awards

The finalists for this year’s hardware and gadget category at the GeekWire Awards run the span of aviation to anchovies. From Aerovel’s vertical drones and Echodyne’s short-range radar to the… Read More

Startup of the Year: Vote for the hottest up-and-coming company at the GeekWire Awards

The five finalists for this year’s Startup of the Year category at the GeekWire Awards reflect the strength of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Seattle and the greater Pacific Northwest. Common… Read More

Keep design in mind: Cast your vote for UX Design of the Year at the GeekWire Awards

A good user experience (UX) goes deeper than visuals and how applications look — it’s creating an entire experience that is meaningful, usable and delightful for the end users. Now… Read More

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The voters will see you now: The finalists for Health Innovation of the Year at the GeekWire Awards

The greater Seattle area is a hotbed for health technology and the past year has seen groundbreaking advancements in the sector. So it’s little wonder that there’s stiff competition for… Read More

GeekWire Awards 2021: Learn about the 5 finalists for Innovation of the Year

Innovators across the Seattle area are tackling problems big and small with a variety of breakthroughs and technologies. Whether it’s improved battery performance, better vaccines, an easier way to purchase… Read More

GeekWire Awards: Vote for Deal of the Year

SPACs. IPOs. M&A. The past 12 months ushered in a frenzy of deal activity, with mammoth public offerings and blockbuster acquisitions. Today in GeekWire Awards voting, we’re recognizing some of… Read More

GeekWire Awards 2021: Check out the 5 finalists for Workplace of the Year

After a year in which the definition of “workplace” became especially fluid, our understanding of what makes for a great place to work shifted as radically as the physical spaces… Read More

The GeekWire Awards return: Finalists announced, voting opens across 13 categories

The GeekWire Awards return on May 20, but before we get there we could use a little help. Today, we’re announcing the finalists across 13 voting categories — everything from… Read More

We’re looking for the best designers, workplaces, and STEM educators in the Pacific Northwest

The GeekWire Awards return on May 20. But before we crown the best innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders in the Pacific Northwest, we could use a little help. This year… Read More

GeekWire Awards: Community nominations now open, new categories added

We’re gearing up to celebrate the very best of the Pacific Northwest innovation community with the return of the GeekWire Awards, presented by Wave Business. And while we unfortunately can’t… Read More

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