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SYBTE Awards
Recognising the region'schange makers
The South Yorkshire Black Tech Expo Awards exist to make excellence visible — celebrating the founders, leaders, young talent, innovators and community organisers who move the region forward.
Why it matters
Recognitionopens doors
Being seen changes what becomes possible. Recognition brings introductions, invitations, credibility and confidence — and it shows the next generation what is achievable in their own region.
Categories
Five ways to be recognised
Nominate someone in the category that best fits their contribution. If you are unsure, submit the nomination anyway and tell us why their work matters.
Leadership
For those who lead by example — opening doors, building teams and creating opportunity for others to follow.
Youth
For young people and emerging talent already making a mark in technology, enterprise or community work.
Innovation
For original thinking and practical invention that solves a real problem for real people.
Health & Wellbeing
For work that improves health, wellbeing, access or equity — including digital health innovation.
Know the right person?
Nominations take a few minutes and can change the trajectory of someone's work.
Recognition
Honourees recognised so far
Excellence, innovation and outstanding achievement across South Yorkshire and beyond — filter by region or borough to browse past honourees.
Region:
South Yorkshire:
How it works
From nomination to recognition
Nominations stay open throughout the year and feed into both the awards and our Spotlight features.
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Submit a nomination
Tell us who you are nominating, the category, the reason and their key achievements. Supporting links help.
02
Review and verification
Nominations are reviewed against the category criteria and details are verified with the nominee.
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Recognition
Shortlisted change makers are recognised at the awards and featured across Spotlight and the Hall of Fame.
What nominees receive
- Recognition at the awards
- A published Spotlight feature
- A place in the Hall of Fame
- Introductions across the SYBTE network
Volunteer
Volunteer with the Awards
The Awards run on volunteer time — from judging to ceremony night. If you would like to give a few hours, there is a role here.
Judging panel
Review shortlisted nominations against category criteria and help decide who is recognised.
Nomination verification
Help confirm nominee achievements and follow up with referees ahead of shortlisting.
Awards ceremony hosting
Compere, present categories or support AV and stage management on the night.
Event day support
Guest check-in, seating and general on-the-day support to keep the ceremony running smoothly.
Get involved
Join us at the awards
Recognition is one of the simplest ways to grow an ecosystem. Come and celebrate the people already changing the region.