The night is almost upon us. The first Innovate NB Celebration will occur tomorrow night at the Delta Saint John. Leaders from diverse sectors across the province will gather together to celebrate the innovative ecosystem in New Brunswick and help encourage its development and spread. 

This is the first year that the former KIRA awards will be hosted under the banner of InnovateNB Celebration. TechImpact and its supporting partners are beginning a new tradition in the province's business, innovation and IT sectors. The awards gala will feature the following awards:

• Emerging Innovator

• Diversity and Inclusion Champion

• Premier's Award for Innovation

• Productivity Improvement in Adapting Technology

• Innovation in Academia and Research

• Most Innovative Startup

• Innovation Champion

• Most Innovative Product or Service

• Hall of Fame Induction

• Economic Impact Through Innovation

• Ones to Watch

The Banquet is the capstone of a day of engaging panels and networking events. The gala will feature opportunities to celebrate the best and brightest of New Brunswick's Technology Sector and other innovative players that will lead our economic diversification and future. For more information, a list of this year's nominees and last-minute tickets, you can visit https://www.innovatenbcelebration.com/