Tech in Motion Philadelphia announced The Tactile Group (Tactile) as a finalist for the “Best Technology Workplace for Diversity” category for its Second Annual Timmy Awards, which recognizes the top workplaces for tech professionals. Tactile joins a list of notable Workplace for Diversity finalists including AGI, Comcast, Connected Health, and MilkCrate, chosen from a field of more than 100 nominees.
“We are excited to have our inclusive culture recognized by this nomination” says Tactile president, Marc Coleman. “I am so proud of the team that we’ve built and the work that we do!”
“The Timmy Awards aim to celebrate the companies and managers that make that technological innovation possible,” says Mandy Walker, Director of Marketing at Tech in Motion and Motion Recruitment Partners. “Since the Timmy Awards were created in 2015, over 400 finalists have been celebrated for creating work environments that enable growth in the technology of various industries.”
The local community can vote online through September 8 to help choose who represents the best of Philly tech. The winners will be chosen through a panel of expert judges and community votes. A complete list of 2017 Philadelphia finalists for the Timmys can be found here for all four award categories, highlighting tech work culture, workplace diversity, and management, as well as startups.
Award winners will be announced live at Philadelphia’s Timmy Awards on September 27th at 315 Chestnut Street in Old City, where members of the Philadelphia tech community can attend for free and meet the finalists. Previous winners have included innovators such as LearnVest, Venmo, Trip Advisor, and many more. For details on the event, past winners, or the Timmy Awards in all 10 cities they take place in, click here.