Nominate Hampton Roads Innovation Leaders for 757 TechNite

757 TechNite Presented by JPMorganChase returns to spotlight the people and organizations transforming Hampton Roads through innovation, leadership, and technology.

Two special awards this year pay tribute to regional icons whose legacies continue to shape our future:

Dan Bell Innovative Tech Builder Award

This award honors individuals driving meaningful progress in technology and innovation behind the scenes.

Dan Bell was a unifier—founding meetups, expos, and networks that brought the tech community together. He championed collaboration, mentorship, and the belief that great things happen when we work as one. This award recognizes those carrying forward his spirit and impact through groundbreaking technology advancements.

John “Dubby” Wynne Regional Innovation Champion Award

This award celebrates visionary leadership that drives long-term economic and regional growth.

Dubby Wynne combined bold business success with tireless civic leadership, co-founding GO Virginia and Reinvent Hampton Roads. He believed deeply in public-private partnership as a path to lasting prosperity. Nominees should reflect his commitment to building a better region for all.

Nominate today: https://www.innovate757.org/757technite/

Don’t forget—applications to pitch your business for a shot at $1 million dollars at the Startup World Cup are due by June 30.

Apply here: https://www.innovate757.org/startupworldcupva/