So who are the top entrepreneurs and tech/life science business executives in the Triangle and across the region? Which are the best startups, emerging companies and established stars? You have a chance to pick the winners in WRAL TechWire’s annual Full Steam Ahead Awards. Nominations open today.

The awards categories

Here are the awards categories for Startups and Emerging Firms:

  • Startup Engineer (top leader/executive, not necessarily CEO but a COO. CFO. CIO)
  • Startup Express (fastest growing/most potential)
  • Startup Tycoon (founders/investors)
  • Startup Freight (delivering success consistently)
  • Startup Subway (fast-growing startup emerging from stealth mode)
  • Startup Conductor (CEO/Chairman)

And on the Enterprise/Large Company side:

  • Enterprise Engineer (top leader/executive, not necessarily CEO but a COO. CFO. CIO)
  • Enterprise Express (established successful companies)
  • Enterprise Tycoon (founders/investors)
  • Enterprise Freight (delivering success consistently)
  • Enterprise Subway (emerging companies, perhaps with IPO or exit potential)
  • Enterprise Conductor (CEO/Chairman)

Plus, there will be our annual “Editor’s Choice Awards.”

You won’t want to miss your chance to nominate – and to join the party.

It’s set for Tuesday, April 26, in Durham. You’ll want tickets for the whole team.

Nomination deadline is March 16.

Voting will open on March 21.

So get your nominations in today!