2020 ATP Gala Award Nomination
On November 19th, 2020, ATP will recognize an extraordinary group of individuals for their innovation, leadership, and industry impact at the 16th Annual Awards Gala. This year, we will be presenting 6 Awards to outstanding individuals who have demonstrated the award criteria listed below.
2020 ATP Gala Company Category Definitions
- Startup is defined as a company that generates less than $20 million in annual revenue, has been in business five years or less, and employs fewer than 80 people.
- SMB is defined as a company that generates less than $500 million in annual revenue.
- Enterprise is defined as a company that generates $500 million or more in annual revenue.
- Public Service (Impact) is defined as a company or foundation that delivers public services considered essential to the public interest.
- Technology Service Provider is defined as a company that provides products or services in areas such as Internet service providers, application service providers, cloud providers, and developers. Technology services include software development integration, and maintenance. A Technology Service Provider company can also fit into Public Sector, Startup, SMB, or Enterprise.
All Company Sizes
Technology Service Provider Award
- VP (or equivalent) Level or Higher and been in this position for a minimum of one year
- Works for a Technology Service Provider
- In the last year, led a technology service initiative that produced significant improvement in quality, cost, productivity, revenue, and/or customer service
- Over the last year, demonstrated excellence in technology service as indicated by high customer satisfaction, company growth, customer acquisition, etc.
All Company Sizes
Executive Leadership Award
- VP (or equivalent) Level or Higher and been in this position for a minimum of one year
- Innovated or created a new organizational / delivery model / product / service internally or externally that creates a measurable business value and benefit
- Questions well established assumptions and beliefs
- Generates creative ideas to drive change within their organization
- Transforms general concepts into actionable plans
- Encourages colleagues to identify different ways of thinking and working
- Drives the effective use of technology to improve a company’s business performance
- Plans beyond near-term tactical needs to long-term strategic objectives
- Demonstrates a clear partnership between technology and business leadership
All Company Sizes
Impact Award
- VP (or equivalent) Level or Higher and been in this position for a minimum of one year
- Made a significant contribution to the technology community in Atlanta
- Drives business, community, or social change through efforts leveraging technology
- Expands opportunities for and influence the careers of IT and technology professionals in the Atlanta area
Startup
Startup Disruptor Award
- VP (or equivalent) Level or Higher and been in this position for a minimum of one year
- In the last year, led an initiative that produced a product or service that displaced or significantly changed an established technology
- Initiative created a new way of doing business or significantly altered an existing way of doing business
- Initiative created a new industry or significantly altered an existing industry
All Company Sizes
ATP of the Year Award
- VP (or equivalent) Level or Higher, and been in this position for a minimum of one year, selected from the finalist pool.
- Demonstrates exceptional characteristics in five categories: growth, leadership, innovation, collaboration, and community involvement
- Represents a company that delivers value through sound business practices, uses innovative technologies to collaborate with their customers and vendors
- In the last year, made a significant impact on the technology industry
All Company Sizes
Emerging Leaders Award
- Director, VP or Higher and been in this position for a minimum of one year (no current c-suite or equivalent)
- Demonstrated the potential for senior leadership and continuing growth
- Contributed outstanding services to the community personally or professionally
- Drives the effective use of technology to improve a company’s business performance
- Demonstrates a clear partnership between technology and business leadership