• January 30 – February 21: Nominations open
• February 24 – 28: Judging panel selects five finalists per category
• March 3 – March 24: Community voting on GeekWire.
• April 30: Winners announced live on stage at the Showbox SoDo

The 2025 GeekWire Awards will offer a welcome reception, in-person dinner, and awards presentation.

April 30, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98134

Given the limited capacity at the venue, GeekWire is currently only selling half-table and full-table sponsorships. To purchase a table on behalf of your company, contact us directly at events@geekwire.com.

Street parking and pay lots available immediately surrounding the venue, and within a 1-minute walk see map).

Each Cosmic and Galactic member will receive one free pass to the Awards, which includes access to the pre-Awards finalists’ reception and a seat for the dinner and ceremony. Interested in joining GeekWire’s membership program? Learn more here. 

A quick look at the activities at the Showbox Sodo on April 30:

• 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: VIP Pre-Party (By invitation only)

• 5:30 pm: Doors open to General Public & Welcome Reception

• 7:00 pm: Dinner

• 7:45 pm: Awards Presentation

*Times are subject to change

The hashtag #GeekWireAwards will be used on X, Facebook and Instagram.

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After a months-long community nomination and judging process, finalists from around the Pacific Northwest are chosen in more than a dozen categories. Online voting takes place through March 23rd. Winners in each of the categories will be announced live on stage at the Showbox SoDo in Seattle on April 30.

It’s time to dust off the dress shoes, alter your favorite duds and start thinking about what the heck to wear to a festive event like the GeekWire Awards. We are geeks, not fashion consultants so come in what’s most comfortable. If you need additional guidance, we’d suggest “business casual” — whatever that means. If you still need fashion help or suggestions, scan the photos from the last time we gathered for the GeekWire Awards, here!