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A celebration of Welsh Design & Technology, recognising and rewarding the next generation of innovators

Working in conjunction with the Welsh Government, our Innovation Awards encourage young people in Wales to be technologically innovative and appreciate the importance of Design and Technology.

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As the Innovation Awards reaches the milestone of 25 years, we reflect on how the event started, with one of its founders, Selwyn Gale.Ìý

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Selwyn has been instrumental in establishing the Innovation Awards and has continued to take an active role in the annual event, which provides a showcase for the very best GCSE, AS and A Level Design and Technology project work produced as part of the WJEC’s NEA (Non-Examined Assessment) units within the qualifications system in Wales.Ìý

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Selwyn was asked how the event was formed, and has now become a firm favourite in the school calendar.Ìý

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Selwyn Gale receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award as a founder of the Innovation Awards.Ìý

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2026 Innovation Awards Exhibition
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We are pleased to confirm this year’s Innovation Awards Exhibition will take place at the following locations:

  • Cardiff – All Nations CentreÌý
    • Monday 28 September 91µÎµÎ“ Tuesday 29 September
  • Bangor 91µÎµÎ“ Bangor University, Reichel Hall
    • Monday 5 October

Click here for the Timetable of Events.


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A look at previous Innovation Awards Ceremonies:

 

Innovation Awards 2025
Innovation Awards 2024
Innovation Awards 2023
Innovation Awards 2022
Innovation Awards 2019
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Jason Cates
Design and Technology Subject Officer
local_phone 029 2026 5017
Jonathan Thomas
PR Manager
local_phone 029 2026 5102