Santa Cruz Works is excited to announce the return of its 8th Annual Titans Awards (aka Titans of Tech) event on December 4, 2024. This annual event is a celebration of individuals who have made significant contributions to the Santa Cruz, Monterey, or San Benito county through their innovation, leadership, and dedication to making a positive impact.

Past Titans have included inspiring figures such as JoeBen Bevirt (Joby Aviation), Mark Randolph (Netflix), Jacob Martinez (Digital Nest), Guy Kawasaki (Canva/Remarkable People Podcast), Margaret Lawrence Rosas, (Looker), Nina Simon (Santa Cruz MAH), and many more. See past awardees here.

Nominations Now Open

The community is invited to nominate individuals who have made a lasting difference in the fields of business, technology, science, and innovation in the Santa Cruz, Monterey, or San Benito counties in 2024. Nominations will be reviewed by a committee at Santa Cruz Works, and the top 10 finalists will be selected based on their merit and overall impact.

To nominate someone, please visit and submit a nomination form by Nov 7, 2024. Finalists will be announced in late November.

Event Details

The Titans event will held at 6:00 PM on December 4, 2024, with networking and music to start. Each Titan will have the opportunity to be introduced by a local community member and share their inspiring story on stage with the community. Food and beverages will be included with the entry fee.

Tickets will go on sale in November. For more information and updates, please visit https://www.santacruzworks.org/ or subscribe to our newsletter. Save the Date: December 4, 2024.

About Santa Cruz Works

Santa Cruz Works is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering economic growth and innovation in the Santa Cruz community. Through its programs and initiatives, Santa Cruz Works supports entrepreneurs, small businesses, and tech startups in order to cultivate a vibrant and thriving ecosystem for innovation and local businesses.