Afon Technology shortlisted in the Wales STEM Awards 2023.
Afon Technology has been named as one of the 55 companies and individuals shortlisted in the 2023 Wales STEM Awards, sponsored by Cardiff Metropolitan University.
The Caldicot-based company has been recognised in this year’s highly anticipated awards as a result of its commitment to making a difference to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) agenda in Wales.
Afon Technology was shortlisted in the Innovation in STEM and STEM Start Up of the Year categories. The Innovation in STEM Award aims to recognise a company that has created and developed innovative STEM products and processes. The STEM Start Up of the Year Award aims to celebrate and support Wales’ newest STEM businesses.
What are the Wales STEM Awards?
The Wales STEM Awards is back for the third time! Here to shine a spotlight on the organisations and individuals raising the profile of STEM in Wales.
The awards will once again celebrate those leading the sector in Wales. This is including those creating an impact on the Welsh economy, those addressing the STEM diversity gap and skills shortage, and those inspiring and raising aspirations of the next generation.
Co-founder of the awards Liz Brookes, said: “We were blown away by the talent, innovation and dedication amongst the organisations and individuals who entered this year’s Wales STEM Awards.
“The calibre of the organisations, projects and individuals working hard across the country to further the STEM agenda is undeniable. We look forward to celebrating and highlighting the inspiring work being done across Wales at the awards evening in October.”
Dr Louise Bright, head of judges and founder of Wales Women in STEM Network, said: “The Wales STEM Awards provide an important opportunity to celebrate some of the remarkable people and achievements in the STEM sector. I am so pleased to see the volume and quality of applications for these awards growing every year. In shortlisting the entries, the judges have read about some amazing people and initiatives, demonstrating a strong STEM sector in Wales and one we should be proud of. I am very much looking forward to meeting the shortlisted nominees for judging and hearing more about their endeavours. Well done to all those who have been shortlisted.”
When will the winners of the Wales STEM Awards be announced?
All finalists from across the 13 categories will now be considered by an industry-leading panel of judges. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony at the Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff on 13th October.
The Wales STEM Awards are being jointly organised by Grapevine Event Management and communications agency jamjar. Sponsors include Cardiff Metropolitan University, XMA, CSA Catapult, Cardiff Medicentre, Linea Resourcing and Red Knight Consultancy.
The 2022 awards saw winners including Eben Upton, founder of Raspberry Pi take home Outstanding Contribution to STEM. Catsci took home STEM Company of the Year (20+ employees). Sharan Johnstone from the University of South Wales took home STEM Woman of the Year.
The full shortlist can be found at the digital home of the Wales STEM Awards.
