About This Event

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 — with a seated dinner, entertainment, fun surprises and coveted awards handed out in more than a dozen categories.
Community voting is now open, cast your vote HERE through April 12th.
Winners will be announced live on stage on May 9. Secure a table sponsorship today by contacting: events@geekwire.com.

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Judges

Trish Millines Dziko

Trish Millines Dziko

Executive Director, TAF

David Wickwire

David Wickwire

Partner, Wilson Sonsini

Julie Sandler

Julie Sandler

Partner, Pioneer Square Labs

Kieran Snyder

Kieran Snyder

Founder, Nerd Processor

Adam Chapman

Adam Chapman

Managing Director, JLL

Shannon Swift

Shannon Swift

Founder & CEO, Swift HR Solutions

Kelly Griffin

Kelly Griffin

Principal, Workplace Strategy Director, NBBJ

Ed Lazowska

Ed Lazowska

Professor, University of Washington

Blair Stern

Blair Stern

Executive Vice President, JLL

Atulya Chaganty

Atulya Chaganty

UX Designer, Blink UX

Geoff Harrison

Geoff Harrison

Chief Design Officer, Blink UX

Chris Mueller

Chris Mueller

Design Director, Blink UX

April Lane

April Lane

Chief eCommerce Officer, Hearst

FAQ

Key Dates

January 29th – February 29th Nominations open

March 4th – March 6th Judges select finalists

March 13th – April 12th Community Voting Open

May 9th Winners announced live from the Showbox SoDo | Seattle

Date & Location

The 2024 GeekWire Awards will offer a welcome reception, in-person dinner, and awards presentation.

May 9, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98134

How do I buy tickets to the in-person Awards' ceremony?

Given the limited capacity at the venue, GeekWire is currently only selling half-table and full-table sponsorships. To purchase a table on behalf of your company, contact us directly at events@geekwire.com.

Parking

Street parking and pay lots available immediately surrounding the venue, and within a 1-minute walk see map).

I am a GeekWire member. Do I get a pass to the Awards?

Each Cosmic and Galactic member will receive one free pass to the Awards, which includes access to the pre-Awards finalists’ reception and a seat for the dinner and ceremony. Interested in joining GeekWire’s membership program? Learn more here

What's the schedule for the live in-person Awards event on May 9?

A quick look at the activities at the Showbox Sodo on May 9:

• 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: VIP Pre-Party (By invitation only)

• 5:30 pm: Doors open to General Public & Welcome Reception

• 7:00 pm: Dinner

• 7:45 pm: Awards Presentation

*Times are subject to change

Social Media

The hashtag #GeekWireAwards will be used on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

GeekWire Code of Conduct & Anti-Harassment Policy

GeekWire is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference at the discretion of the event organizers. Read our full code of conduct, here.

What is the community voting process?

After a months-long community nomination and judging process, finalists from around the Pacific Northwest are chosen in more than a dozen categories. Online voting takes place through April 12th. Winners in each of the categories will be announced live on stage at the Showbox SoDo in Seattle on May 9.

GeekWire Special Coverage

GeekWire reporters will be chronicling the action throughout the 2023 GeekWire Awards. Follow along with our special coverage section. Have a tip or want to connect with one of our reporters? Email us at tips@geekwire.com.

What should I wear to the GeekWire Awards?

It’s time to dust off the dress shoes, alter your favorite duds and start thinking about what the heck to wear to a festive event like the GeekWire Awards. We are geeks, not fashion consultants so come in what’s most comfortable. If you need additional guidance, we’d suggest “business casual” — whatever that means. If you still need fashion help or suggestions, scan the photos from the last time we gathered for the GeekWire Awards, here!

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