AbilityNet Accessibility Award
Be My Eyes
A free mobile app helping the blind people in situations where a pair of eyes is needed. Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind and low vision … Read more
Using artificial intelligence and machine learning services to power accessible technology. Facebook is using artificial intelligence and machine learning services to power accessible technology for people with low vision and … Read more
GiveVision
Developing the next generation of low vision aids GiveVision is using augmented reality and a virtual reality headset to help visually impaired people see better. The latest headset – SightPlus – … Read more
BT Connected Society Award
Alcove
A safe ‘Internet of Things’ for older and disabled adults Founded in 2014, Alcove helps older and disabled adults remain safe using an IoT Assistive Technology Ecosystem. Aiming to replace … Read more
Always in Mind
Easy digital social access for older people and those with cognitive disabilities. Always In Mind is a website that provides easy to access for elderly people and others with … Read more
Small Robot Company
Re-imagining farming in the robotic age Launched in November 2017, the Small Robot Company is re-imagining farming in the robotic age. By providing a service of small, precise and efficient … Read more
BT Young Pioneer Award
Code Camp
Teaching computer programming skills to children in developing countries. Code Camp was set up by 16 year old Mahek Vara to teach computer programming skills to children in developing countries … Read more
IMAREC
Fire-safety app for emergency evacuation from large buildings. https://youtu.be/nM9kGQa5xfI North London schoolboy, Baran Kormaz (15), was inspired to design fire-safety app – which he calls IMAREC – after being horrified … Read more
MindMoodz
Mental health tracker app for teens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AccwyHvJdY&feature=youtu.be MindMoodz is a smartphone app that allows teen users to track their moods, access inspiration, and take more control over their mental health. … Read more
Water Watcher
Developed by a team of four home educated students, the Water Watcher looks to provide a simple and inexpensive solution to the problem of running taps and water wastage worldwide. … Read more
Comic Relief Tech4Good for Africa Award
Amandla.mobi
Campaigning with the power of mobile phones. https://youtu.be/Z-MYfNuP9n4 Amandla.mobi uses cell phones in South Africa to enable those most affected by poverty to set up campaigns on issues that affect … Read more
Gather
Using data to solve the urban sanitation crisis. Gather launched in 2016 to bring people and data together to solve the urban sanitation crisis. Statistics show that by 2030, three … Read more
Lynk
Kenya’s social networking platform for blue collar workers. Lynk is a social enterprise based in Kenya that builds technology to connect informal workers to employment. Aiming to provide a LinkedIn … Read more
Unlocking Talent Through Technology
Improving literacy and numeracy of primary school children in Malawi. In Malawi, crowded, poorly equipped classrooms and a desperate shortage of teachers mean that even the best educators struggle … Read more
Community Impact Award
Digital Voice for Communities
DigitalMe – Creative expression for vulnerable groups. Over the past 10 years, social enterprise Digital Voice for Communities has designed and delivered a wide range of media projects to support … Read more
Kindergifts
Enabling children to celebrate their birthdays for a good cause. Kindergifts is changing the way people celebrate; enabling children to give back to local charities and create social impact through … Read more
Mind of My Own (MOMO)
Better care happens when children are listened to. What children say about MOMO “I finally found a way to tell someone what was happening to me. I got help to … Read more
Relias – Zero Suicide Alliance
Inclusive interactive eLearning that helps with suicide prevention. Interactive eLearning course ‘Suicide, Let’s Talk’ is a collaboration between Relias, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and the Zero Suicide Alliance. The … Read more
Tap to the App
Creative digital inclusion for older people in care home settings. Music in Hospitals and Care Scotland Tap to the App! As part of Music in Hospitals & Care Scotland’s Tap … Read more
Digital Health Award
Apart of Me
A mobile grief therapy app that creates a safe, virtual world Apart of Me is a safe, virtual world helping young people cope with grief: a mobile application that incorporates … Read more
Immersive Rehab
Interactive physiotherapy programmes in Virtual Reality that improve physical & neuro-rehabilitation. Immersive Rehab uses Virtual Reality to achieve important gains in mobility and function beyond what can be achieved with current … Read more
Moment Health
Connecting mothers with tools and knowledge needed to sustain good mental health. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WV4xpqlkIU Nuala Murphy founded technology company Moment Health – a world first – to tackle maternal mental health … Read more
Digital Skills Award
CodeYourFuture
Teaching refugees to code for a brighter future. CodeYourFuture is a free 6-month software development programme that teaches refugees the skills they need to become an entry-level developer. It combines … Read more
Generation Code
Technical capability, skills and motivation for the next generation. Developing new skills and sparking an interest in coding, Generation Code allows young people to get creative, develop their computational thinking … Read more
Nominet Digital Neighbourhood
A pioneering approach to improving skills and work experience opportunities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZdZFmZNZ7k Nominet Digital Neighbourhood is a unique digital skills training and work experience programme. Pioneering a new approach to tackling … Read more
Stretchlab at the Mustard Tree
Inspiring digital story-telling to build confidence and create community cohesion. Stretch charity has been working with a homeless charity called The Mustard Tree. Together they work with groups of homeless, … Read more
Digital Volunteer of the Year Award
Ann Crago
Digital Champion Volunteer at Sutton Women’s Centre and Stoneleigh Jobs Club. Ann Crago _ Volunteer Digital Champion Showcase. Ann has been a Digital Champion Volunteer at Sutton Women’s Centre … Read more
Anna Holland Smith
Co-Founder of Manchester’s Codebar and CodeYour Future branch. Anna is committed to democratising coding education and promoting a more diverse, inclusive and equitable Tech workforce. She volunteers for a number … Read more
Graham Gunning
Volunteering for sight loss charity Visibility’s Digital Project. Graham has volunteered for sight loss charity, Visibility, for several years and has been part of the team delivering their Digital Project … Read more
Richard Rankin
Giving back to the community as an RNIB volunteer. Previously an IT consultant, Richard began volunteering with RNIB after looking for something to give back to the community in his … Read more
People’s Award – have your say!
Voting is now open in the People’s Award, which is chosen by you, the general public.
Have a read about each finalist and their entry and you can either cast your vote by sending a tweet using the correct hashtag, or use the voting form.
Voting closes at 5pm on Monday 09 July.
