To celebrate the innovators driving meaningful change in Dallas-Fort Worth, we partnered with our colleagues at D CEO Magazine to present The Innovation Awards.
The inaugural program honored a wide range of companies and leaders—CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, entrepreneurs, and more—all disrupting their industries and solidifying the region’s reputation as a hub for innovation. More than 300 guests gathered on Jan. 7 for an exclusive event at The Tower Club to recognize the winners.
A special thank you to our judges: Duane Dankesreiter of the Dallas Regional Chamber; Joe Beard of Perot Jain, and Bill Sproull of Tech Titans, who joined our respective editorial teams in selecting the winners and finalists among the more than 120 nominations that rolled in.
Now, to get even more excited about what’s ahead for the region, click each link below to take a closer look at each finalist in all 13 categories.
Corporate Innovator of the Year
Innovation in Food and Beverage
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R E A D N E X T
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Five local winners received up to $200,000 in funding to activate their solutions throughout North Texas.
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The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, which passed in May, has the power to develop 20 tech hubs throughout the United States. According to Tech Titans' CEO Bill Sproull, Dallas-Fort Worth could be a strong contender for one of those spots.
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Lessons from high-growth companies.
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With five new UT Dallas research centers, an extension of the university's Venture Development Center, and new attractions like TheLab makerspace, The IQ may just realize Richardson's vision to be "the premier tech hub in Texas."
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What should the city be doing to attract, retain, and support startups? Share your recommendations and ideas. But hurry, the Startup Information Survey will close by the end of the week.