THE INNOVATION AWARDS 2024
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1. Who
The Innovation Awards recognise, celebrate and reward the businesses, organisations and individuals who are dedicated to innovation.
These Awards are open to innovative:
- Individuals
- Organisations- such as universities, local Councils, catapults etc
- Businesses
based in the UK.
2. What
The Awards have 4 main categories:
- The Innovators- in the manufacturing, engineering, sustainability, net zero, tech, health tech, defence and public sector spaces.
- Individual Innovators- Female, Male and Young Innovator of the Year.
- Innovation Champions– for those who support companies with innovation.
- Innovation Thought Leaders-recognising those organisations and individuals who create the platforms, finance and space for innovation
3. How
Companies, organisations and individuals are nominated by themselves or others.
The judges assess the nominations and produce a shortlist. This shortlist is then put to a public vote, leading to 5 finalists in each category.
Finalists are interviewed by an independent judging panel of 3 judges. Interviews will take place in Birmingham on 12th September. Judges come from a range of organisations, including NatWest, EY, Aston University, UoB and Make UK.
AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations close on 30th June 2024
1. Eligibility
The Innovation Awards are open to all individuals, businesses and organisations based in the UK.
Finalists are assessed on the impact of their innovation. An innovation should have at least 12 months of delivering benefits to the organisation (e.g. sales, cost cutting, net zero etc). If your innovation has yet to make sales or deliver benefits, then the New Innovation of the Year is for you.
The Young Innovator of the Year is open to under-35s.
Nominations close on 30th June. The shortlist will go to the public vote with five finalists going forward in each category.
Finalists will be notified in late July and invited to an interview on 12th September.
There will be a finalist’s evening in October, followed by the Awards Ceremony on 8th November, during which the winner and highly commended in each category will be announced.
2. Innovation Champions
The Innovation Champion Awards are open to organisations (e.g. universities, catapults etc.) and companies (e.g. design, marketing, IT, professional services etc.) that support businesses with innovation and growth through consultancy, workshops and advice.
Manufacturing Innovation Champion is awarded to the company or organisation that has done the most to support innovation in manufacturing.
Tech Innovation Champion is awarded to the company or organisation that has done the most to support innovation in digital and technology companies.
Growth Innovation Champion is awarded to the company or organisation that has most helped another business or organisation to innovate and grow.
Finalists must have a proven track record of supporting innovation in other businesses.
3. Innovation Thought Leaders
Thought leaders support others with innovation by providing finance, facilities, inspirational platforms (e.g. meetings, memberships, speaking opportunities etc.) or technology. There are two categories:
- Businesses and organisations
- Individuals
- Businesses who supply a product or service that helps others to innovate
- Funded projects and public organisations that provided grants, facilities or a platform for innovation
- Individuals who have inspired innovation in the business community through events, platforms etc.
AWARD CATEGORIES
- Manufacturing Innovator of the Year
- Engineering Innovator of the Year
- Construction Innovator of the Year
- Net Zero Innovator of the Year
- Sustainability Innovator of the Year
- Defence Innovator of the Year
- Tech Innovator of the Year
- Health Tech Innovator of the Year
- Public Sector Innovator of the Year
- Male Innovator of the Year
- Female Innovator of the Year
- Young Innovator of the Year
- Manufacturing Innovation Champion
- Technology Innovation Champion
- Growth Innovation Champion
- Innovation Thought Leader- Organisation
- Innovation Thought Leader- Individual
- New Innovation of the Year
Nominations for Innovation Awards 2024
AWARDS CEREMONY 2024
1. Eligibility
The Innovation Awards are open to all individuals, businesses and organisations based in the UK.
Finalists are assessed on the impact of their innovation. An innovation should have at least 12 months of delivering benefits to the organisation (e.g. sales, cost cutting, net zero etc). If your innovation has yet to make sales or deliver benefits, then the New Innovation of the Year is for you.
The Young Innovator of the Year is open to under-35s.
Nominations close on 17th May. The shortlist will go to the public vote in early June.
Finalists will be notified in late June and invited to an interview in September which they or a representative must attend.
There will be a finalist’s evening in October, followed by the Awards Ceremony in November.
2. Innovation Champions
The Innovation Champion Awards are open to organisations (e.g. universities, catapults etc.) and companies (e.g. design, marketing, IT, professional services etc.) that support businesses with innovation and growth through consultancy, workshops and advice.
Manufacturing Innovation Champion is awarded to the company or organisation that has done the most to support innovation in manufacturing.
Tech Innovation Champion is awarded to the company or organisation that has done the most to support innovation in digital and technology companies.
Growth Innovation Champion is awarded to the company or organisation that has most helped another business or organisation to innovate and grow.
3. Innovation Thought Leaders
Thought leaders support others with innovation by providing finance, facilities, inspirational platforms (e.g. meetings, memberships, speaking opportunities etc.) or technology.
There are two categories
- Businesses and organisations
- Individuals.
- Businesses who supply a product or service that enables others to innovate
- Funded projects that have provided grants or facilities for innovation
- Public organisations that provide a platform (real and/ or virtual) for innovation
- Individuals who have inspired innovation in the business community through events, platforms etc.
BUY TICKETS
This is your opportunity to meet decision makers, leading business influencers, business owners, MDs and those working in innovation. The Awards attract businesses and organisations from across the region.
1. Individual Tickets
Tickets for the black-tie Innovation Awards 2024 ceremony at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham from 6 pm on Friday 8th November.
Price includes the drinks reception, a delicious 3-course dinner and entertainment with 2 bottles of white wine, a bottle of red wine, a bucket of beers and two jugs of juice placed on your table.
£160 per ticket (£192 inc. VAT)
2. A Half Table of 6
A half-table of 6 for the black-tie Innovation Awards 2024 ceremony at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham from 6 pm on Friday 8th November.
Price includes the drinks reception, a delicious 3-course dinner and entertainment with 2 bottles of white wine, a bottle of red wine, a bucket of beers and two jugs of juice placed on your table.
£850 (£1,020 inc. VAT)
3. A Table of 12
A table of 12 for the black-tie Innovation Awards 2024 ceremony at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham from 6 pm on Friday 8th November.
Price includes the drinks reception, a delicious 3-course dinner and entertainment with 2 bottles of white wine, a bottle of red wine, a bucket of beers and two jugs of juice placed on your table.
£1,600 (£1,920 inc. VAT)
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THE TECHNOLOGY SUPPLY CHAIN
The Technology Supply Chain is a membership for manufacturing, engineering and technology businesses. We connect our members to grants, fully funded support and new opportunities.
Our members use the support available to innovate. So, we developed the Innovation Awards to recognise, celebrate and reward all innovative companies and organisations.
The TSC (as we are affectionately known) is a Community Interest Company with over 4,000 members. Our partners include Aston, BCU, Birmingham, Coventry, Warwick and Wolverhampton universities as well as the Manufacturing Technology Centre, Make UK and Tech WM.
CONTACT US
You are invited to contact us at:
Address:
Grosvenor House,
11 St Paul’s Square,
Birmingham.
B3 1RB
Phone: 0121 232 8630