Industry group Digital Nova Scotia is seeking nominations for this year’s Tech Forward Awards, which honour social and business pioneers in the technology sector.

With winners in eight categories, the awards ceremony will be held Nov. 9 at the Halifax Marriot Harbourfront. People can self-nominate, or be nominated by their employers or industry peers. Digital Nova Scotia is particularly looking for nominees from underrepresented groups, such as women, Indigenous people and members of the LGBTQ community.

“Together we are recognizing that diversity is fueling innovation in our province, and the impact and influence of leaders in our community,” said Digital Nova Scotia in a statement.

Originally founded in 1989, the organization offers a slate of training and networking programs for technology sector workers, with the stated goal of “fostering growth in Nova Scotia’s digital economy.”

You can learn and register to attend here.

Here’s a look at the categories:

TALENT CHAMPION AWARD

For best practices in recruitment and human resources

TECH FOR GOOD AWARD

For pro-social or environmentally friendly business practices

THINKING FORWARD AWARD

For mentorship and support of young people in the tech industry

PROVINCIAL SPOTLIGHT AWARD

For a fast-growing company located outside Halifax

BEST OF TECH 2022 AWARD

For having “done something incredible this year"

ROLE MODEL AWARD

For an individual who is part of an underrepresented community and advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CHAMPION AWARD

For promoting diversity, iquity and inclusion

ONE TO WATCH AWARD

For someone from an underrepresented community who is an emerging talent in tech