Thirteen Local Tech Professionals Receive Awards
The 16th annual awards ceremony took place on Oct. 20 at Allegiant Stadium.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Tech — General
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Thirteen local leaders in Southern Nevada technology were honored for their industry contributions at the 2026 Top Tech Awards. Vegas Inc and Spectrum Business hosted the 16th annual ceremony at Allegiant Stadium to celebrate professionals advancing the regional economy.
Why it matters
These awards spotlight the individuals and innovations driving the technology sector in Southern Nevada. Recognizing these contributions highlights the ongoing growth and development of the local tech industry as it matures.
Thirteen industry leaders were honored at this 16th annual awards event, continuing a tradition that spans over a decade and a half. The total number of award categories and the specific selection criteria for finalists remain undisclosed.
The players
Morris Jackson
The winner of the Top Tech of the Year Award.
Mike Del Prado
The recipient of the Community Exemplary Award.
Oumar Willane
The recipient of the Spectrum Innovation Award.
Justin Hinton
The news anchor who hosted the awards ceremony.
Vegas Inc
The local publication that co-hosted the awards ceremony.
The details
News anchor Justin Hinton hosted the ceremony at Coors Light Landing inside Allegiant Stadium. Among the primary recipients, Morris Jackson took home the Top Tech of the Year Award, while Mike Del Prado and Oumar Willane received the Community Exemplary and Spectrum Innovation awards, respectively. Honorees were featured in a special publication distributed to attendees during the event.
Timeline
Oct. 20, 2026: The Top Tech Awards ceremony was held at Allegiant Stadium.
Beyond the Strip
This ceremony serves as the 16th iteration of an established local awards series, following the pattern of annual industry recognition for the technology sector in Southern Nevada. It signals the continued formalization of a professional tech ecosystem outside of the resort corridor.
Residents and professionals in the tech industry can look for the names of these 13 honorees in the special publication distributed during the event. No further public actions or upcoming deadlines are associated with this concluded awards ceremony.
The takeaway
The local tech industry continues to grow and highlight its leadership through annual recognition programs. Keep an eye on these award categories in future years to track which emerging technologies and local leaders are shaping the Southern Nevada economic landscape.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by VegasInc.
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