Entries for the 2016 Edge Awards have now closed.
what are the EDGE awards?
The EDGE Awards provides a stage to celebrate, recognise and reveal our region’s finest in design, gadgetry and entrepreneurialism in Bristol, Bath & Gloucestershire.
From garden-shed starts up to globally established businesses, EDGE will provide an unique opportunity to make a mark in their business sector.
The awards will showcase businesses and individuals across all creative disciplines, from branding to innovation, products to interactivity with a commitment to recognising and rewarding the very best in design, gadgetry and technology.
The EDGE Awards brings together the best of the South West, where finalists will be given the opportunity to showcase their products and receive the recognition they deserve.
Wednesday 24 February 2016
6pm – 11pm
Paintworks Event Space, Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol BS4 3EH
Dress code: Smart casual
categories
App of the Year
App of the Year
We're looking for an app with outstanding design, user experience and performance that has been indispensable over the last 12 months For this category, we are seeking technical, commercial and/or business model innovation in the development of mobile apps that benefit consumer or enterprise users with new levels of functionality, value or convenience. We aim to recognise game-changing developers who are pushing back the boundaries in B2B or B2C apps, for example in areas such as augmented reality implementation, ‘in-app’ purchase and commerce solutions, social media integration, deployment and management behind cloud-based apps, the use of device functionality such as sensors, HD or 3D, task oriented apps, modular design or creative UIs.Young Innovator of the Year
Young Innovator of the Year
This award is open to both young innovators, the visionaries of the future, who are enjoying success in building their own business or working for another while in education or in an apprenticeship. Either way, applicants will need to demonstrate ambition, energy, skill and vision, as well as being at the forefront of their company’s innovation in the creative or technology sector or in an entrepreneurial setting. Applicants will be judged on their personal involvement in the company’s innovation, its move into new products, services, markets, or new areas of business activity. Entrants should be aged 35 or under as of July 1 2015.Emerging Technology
Emerging Technology
This award is given to the business that has most successfully designed and implomented a new technology to improve the service they are providing. This includes the process in which the technology was selected or developed, the team structure implementing, utilising or supporting it, performance prior to implementation vs. after, and how this technology or tool was identified to meet the businesses objectives.Marketing Campaign of the Year
Marketing Campaign of the Year
This award is for a marketing campaign which has successful reached its target audience over the past year. Best Campaign recognises a marketing campaign with a set goal, such as a product launch or drive to win new customers. Judges will be looking for evidence of its success. The campaign may have used multiple media and formats including social media, video, apps, websites, print, events and so on. Applications are welcome from companies or organisations in the private, public or voluntary sectors.Innovator of the Year
Innovator of the Year
This award will go to the innovator who has made a considerable, profitable and lasting contribution to his or her field. It could be a designer, inventor, engineer or entrepreneur but must be someone who has disrupted a market or found success from going their own way and adopting a creative approach. Applicants will need to demonstrate ambition, energy, skill and vision, as well as being at the forefront of their company’s innovation. They will be judged on their personal involvement in the company’s innovation, its move into new products, services, markets, or new areas of business activity.Environmental Tech Award
Environmental Tech Award
This award is open to all technologists and innovators who have developed a new service or process that has made a positive contribution to the environment. The judges want to know how what is new and innovative about the product and how it has changed things, solved a problem or met a need for your business or customers. You should be able to demonstrate commercial success for the product during the past 12 months and show how the product or technology has improved the environment.Creative Agency of the Year
Creative Agency of the Year
We are looking to reward agencies who have excelled at using world-class creativity, insight and innovative approaches to support their clients. Creative is a broad field which could include agencies specialising in digital services, marketing, public relations, design, advertising, technology and strategy or all of the above. Whatever your area of expertise, show us your successes and why you are the best.Creative Technology Ambassador
Creative Technology Ambassador
This award will go to the businessman or woman who, in the opinion of the judges, has made a considerable, profitable and lasting contribution to the technological, innovation or creative industries in the West of over a period of at least 20 years. This may be awarded to a member of a company or a member of a business organisation. The judges will be looking for evidence of this individual’s long term contribution to the development of the creative and technology sectors. The winner of this category is selected by the judges.Outstanding New Business Ideas
Outstanding New Business Ideas
The judges are looking for a brilliant business opportunity. It must address a real customer need, solve a problem or have to potential to disrupt a market with a strong likelihood of becoming profitable. The judges would like to see a well-articulated business model that clearly explains how the business will generate revenue. They will also be looking for a strong entrepreneurial team which they believe is capable of turning the idea into a profitable business. The judges will want to see strong financials that are based on solid assumptions and a clear timed path to revenue, and ultimately, profitability. Finally the judges will want to see evidence of a strong marketing plan which includes strategy founded on market research and shows understanding of the target customer.Designer of the Year
Designer of the Year
This award is open to creative designers of all disciplines who are leading the way with creative thinking. Applicants will need to demonstrate ambition, energy, skill and vision, as well as being at the forefront of their company and the creative sector. Applicants will be judged on their personal involvement in the design process, innovative new ideas and delivery excellence.Best Product of the Year
Best Product of the Year
This award is about celebrating exciting new products coming out of the region. Unlike the app, game and animation categories, this should be a physical product – a gadget, piece of hardware or innovative device. The judges want to know how the product is new, how it is disrupting the market or finding new ways to solve problems to benefit users. Can you demonstrate commercial success for the product during the past 12 months?tickets
The Edge Awards event is invitation only.
If you have any queries or would like to enquire about the availability of invitations please email Shirley Butt on sbutt@localworld.co.uk
Finalists
Best Marketing Campaign of the Year
- 3radical – Marketing Week Live (Rapport Digital)
- Unite Students – property rentals 2016/17 (Dirty Design)
- Escape to Jersey (Digital Visitor)
Creative Agency of the Year
- 375
- Rapport Digital
- Better Reach
App of the Year sponsored by Downing VC LLP
- Wriggle
- Laundrapp
- Mubaloo
- Get u better
Environmental Technology Award sponsored by Foot Anstey
- Bristol Blue Green
- Neighbourly Food
- Go Green Bristol
Emerging Technology Award sponsored by EIP Europe LLP
- Ultrahaptics
- Open Bionics
- Opposable
Young Innovator of the Year sponsored by Renishaw
- Tom Carter (Ultrahaptics)
- Tom Dewhurst (Ordable)
- Samantha Payne (Open Bionics)
- Robert Hall (Wriggle)
Best Product of the Year
- Squash Stix
- Simpalarm
- Waterless
Innovator of the Year
- Stephen Fitzpatrick (OVO)
- Tom Carter (Ultrahaptics)
- Ian Herbert (Vistair)
Outstanding New Business Idea sponsored by Deloitte
- Helpfulpeeps
- Bibshot
- Barton Willmore
- Yellow Dog