The AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards, now in their
eighth year, are organised by AbilityNet and BT and look to recognise the organisations
and individuals who create and use technology to improve the lives of others.
The awards are free to enter, and this
year’s eight categories include those for digital health, community impact and
young pioneers. Past winners include the world’s first multi-line braile reader
designed with and by the blind community, the dyslexic aid developed by two
school-girls and a breath-controlled video game to help make home physiotherapy
practice more exciting.
Mark Walker, Head of Marketing and
Communications at AbilityNet, who organise the awards, says:
“We are so enjoying receiving the entries for
this year’s awards. There is such depth and breadth to the ideas, talents and
skills that go into making this technology, and the awards are the perfect way
to celebrate them.”
“For example, last year’s Community Impact
Award was won by innovative online and in-person translation service
Chatterbox; which brings the talent of refugees together with people and
organisations in need of language skills. An excellent example of seeing a
problem and harnessing skills alongside technology to create a win-win solution
for all.
“We’re looking forward to discovering the new
ideas and recognising those in the country who have been working hard this year
to create technological solutions to the challenges that many face.”
Any business, charity, individual or
public body in the UK is eligible, and submit their entry by 6pm on the 08 May via the Tech4Good website.
People can nominate themselves or
others across eight categories:
· AbilityNet Accessibility Award
· BT Connected Society Award
· BT Young Pioneer Award
· Comic Relief T4G for Africa Award
· Community Impact Award
· Digital Health Award
· Digital Skills Award
· Digital Volunteer of the Year Award
Entries are judged by an expert
panel of judges who have worked
across the technology, digital and charity sectors and have the job of
narrowing down 250+ entries to just 28 finalists.
Anna Easton, Director of Sustainable
Business at BT - who sponsor the awards - says:
“Technology is the most powerful tool
we have to take on society’s most pressing challenges. We founded the awards
with AbilityNet to showcase those who are at forefront of technology
innovation, designing solutions that deliver positive impact in communities all
across the globe. Their stories will inspire the next wave of innovation and
ultimately a better world”.
The winners will be announced at a
glittering ceremony hosted by BT on 11 July at BT Centre –a lively and
inspiring occasion for all.
For more information and to enter go
to: https://www.tech4goodawards.com/