Bring forward the people andideas Charlotte should hear.
Recognize community impact or propose a practical Tech Talk, workshop, or stage conversation for Community TechDay 2027.
Nominate community impact.
Recognize a person, team, or organization helping Charlotte move forward.
Start an award nominationAnswer the call for speakers.
Propose a useful, accessible conversation for the stage or a hands-on session.
Propose a sessionRecognize work that strengthens the community.
The award will be voted on in the lead-up to Community TechDay. Nominees should demonstrate practical community value, collaboration, accessibility, or measurable progress.
- Connected to Charlotte or the surrounding community
- Creates a clear public or community benefit
- Can be explained in accessible language
- Demonstrates collaboration, service, or useful innovation
Tell us who should be recognized.
Make a complex idea useful to the public.
Strong proposals connect technology, community needs, workforce pathways, public service, or local innovation to an audience that may be encountering the topic for the first time.
- Clear community relevance
- Practical examples or takeaways
- Accessible, non-promotional framing
- Respect for independent editorial selection
Tell us what you want to share.
Selection note: Nominations, speaker proposals, session content, and award outcomes remain independently reviewed and managed by Pathway Community Foundation.
Review the evolving agenda