16th Annual
Momentum
Awards

Celebrating innovators from idea to fortune 50 across Chicago + beyond with 8 tech awards!

9.21.2023

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Check out the 2022 Momentum Awards winners!

1871 honored eight award winners at the 15th Annual Momentum Awards on September 22, 2022, including the first-ever Social Impact Award.

About the show

HYBRID EVENT

6:00 PM - 10:00 CST

2023 location

Morgan MFG

Now in its 16th year, the Momentum Awards honors the top tech innovators and leaders that are disrupting their industries, building up their communities, & shaping the future.

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Award Categories

Rising Star

Presented to an early stage company that is positioned to grow into a leader in its market. Past winners: 86 Repairs, Chowbus

Momentum

Presented to a growing company with the strongest potential to emerge as a leader in its market. Past winners: Farmer’s Fridge, The Mom Project

CityLIGHTS

Presented to a growth stage company that has become a serious competitor in the marketplace. Past winners: ShipBob, Livongo

Outstanding
Tech CEO

Presented to a CEO who has successfully scaled & nurtured their company through outstanding leadership. Past winners: Stan Chica of Vivid Seats, Matt Elenjickal of FourKites

Industry
Disrupter

Presented to a company that has developed an innovative product that has significantly disrupted the industry. Past winners: Mycocycle, Storybolt

Impact

Presented to a company that has fostered a commitment to DEI, community contributions, & social impact. New as of 2022.

Corporate Champion

Presented to a company that champions the growth of the Illinois tech industry through community-focused action. Past winners: Abbott, AON

Chicagoness

Presented to an individual who exemplifies the values of the Chicago entrepreneurial community & empowers future innovators. Past winners: Ellen Carnahan, Israel Idonije

2023 Award Nominations

We will be opening our 2023 Awards Nominations submissions to the public in May 2023. Public nominations are accepted for six of our eight awards, and we’d love to hear from you about who is a game-changer in the tech community. Reach out to Sophie to stay up to date, and stay tuned for info sessions and more.