The much-anticipated and hotly-contested GeekWire Awards celebrate the top innovators, entrepreneurs and technology leaders in the Pacific Northwest.

Hosted live from the Showbox SoDo in Seattle on May 7th, this year’s ceremony features a seated dinner, entertainment, fun surprises and coveted awards handed out in more than a dozen categories.

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Workplace of the Year, presented by JLL: It’s not just ping pong tables and kegs of kombucha. This year's winner will display the attributes of an exceptional workplace environment, represented by an unmatched company culture.

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Startup of the Year: This team is on the brink of stardom, but more importantly, innovating, executing, and making a difference. To be eligible for consideration in this category, startups need to be no more than 5 years old in 2026.

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Next Tech Titan, presented by Baird: Place your bets on the next dominant force in the Pacific Northwest.

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Deal of the Year, presented by Wilson Sonsini: This venture financing deal, acquisition or public offering put plenty of fuel in the tank for a Pacific Northwest company. Eligible deals between April 2025 and April 2026.

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CEO of the Year: This tech leader has vision, fortitude, creativity, and that impossible to define x-factor.

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Young Entrepreneur of the Year: These entrepreneurs are already making waves in the startup world at 30 or younger—and they're just getting started.

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Innovation of the Year, presented by Astound Business Solutions: Step into the future. This breakthrough could change the way we live.

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* Sustainable Innovation of the Year, Presented by Amazon Sustainability: This breakthrough technology will help save planet Earth.

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* AI Innovation of the Year: Recognizing groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence that are pushing boundaries, solving big challenges, and redefining what’s possible in tech.

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* Hardware/Robotics/Physical AI of the Year: Celebrating the hardware pioneers and roboticists giving the digital world a sense of sight, motion, and impact.

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