2026 GeekWire Awards revealed: Big winners — and big love for Seattle — at annual tech celebration

Members of Seattle’s circus and dance community perform at the opening of the 2026 GeekWire Awards at Showbox SoDo in Seattle on Thursday. (GeekWire Photo / Kevin Lisota) The love for Seattle runs deep. During a night of celebration for innovators, entrepreneurs, educators and even soccer stars who power and support the region’s tech community, the overriding message at the 2026 GeekWire Awards on Thursday was that this is the place to build and grow.