This year marked the 7th annual Start Alberta Tech Awards, recognizing the top achievements of the incredible individuals and organizations in Alberta’s tech sector. Here’s a recap of the event, including a full list of the winners.

The Ecosystem Supporter of the Year is awarded to an individual or organization known for its dedication to helping start-ups, scale-ups, and entrepreneurs grow in Alberta. The 2024 Ecosystem Supporter of the Year award goes to Ha Nguyen. Learn more about this year’s winner.

The Digital Talent Champion Award recognizes a company, program or individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and leadership in developing the talent ecosystem, growing the digital talent pool and accelerating innovation and diversification in Alberta. The 2024 Digital Talent Champion Award goes to Toast. Learn more about this year’s winner.

The A100 One to Watch is awarded to an early-stage company that is voted by A100 members as “most likely to succeed.” The 2024 A100 One to Watch award goes to Verano.ai. Learn more about this year’s winner.

The Leader of the Year is awarded to an executive-level individual who has not only had a significant impact on the success of their organization but also serves as an inspiration to their colleagues, team, customers and community. The 2024 Leader of the Year award goes to Pierre Lemire of Kent Imaging. Learn more about this year’s winner.

The Woman in Tech of the Year is awarded to a forward-thinking woman recognized for her entrepreneurial success and ability to launch a venture-backable technology-focused company in Alberta. The 2024 Woman in Tech of the Year award goes to Dr. Jana Rieger of True Angle. Learn more about this year’s winner.

The Scaleup of the Year award recognizes one of Alberta’s scaling/later-stage companies that is having a positive impact on the Alberta tech ecosystem. The 2024 Scaleup of the Year award goes to ZayZoon. Learn more about this year’s winner.

The Deal of the Year is awarded to the tech company that has raised the largest amount of capital in its most recent fundraising round. The 2024 Deal of the Year award goes to ClearSky Global. Learn more about this year’s winner.

The Most Promising Founder is awarded to a founder recognized for their coachability, community involvement, and ability to launch a tech-focused company in Alberta. The 2024 award goes to Clay Swerdelian of Verano.ai. Learn more about this year’s winner.

The VCAA Rod Charko Service Award is awarded to an individual who has gone above and beyond for the technology ecosystem in Alberta. The 2024 VCAA Rod Charko Service Award goes to Pierre Doyon. Learn more about this year’s winner.