COLAB Recognized in Multiple Categories at 30th Annual rvatech/ Gala Awards
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Richmond, VA – August 20, 2025 – COLAB, a Richmond-based digital agency, is honored to be recognized in three categories at the 30th Annual rvatech/ Gala Awards, taking place September 25, 2025 at Maymont. The event celebrates breakthroughs, advancements, and outstanding technologists who continue to shape Richmond’s technology ecosystem.
COLAB is a finalist for Company Culture of the Year, while its client partnerships have also been honored:
- Innovation in Product Design – in collaboration with Appily, recognized for creativity, uniqueness, and measurable impact in product methodology and design.
- Community Impact of the Year – with The Richmond Forum, recognized for innovative use of technology to expand services, advance mission goals, and strengthen community engagement in Central Virginia.
“Being recognized for both product innovation and community impact means a lot to us,” said Ralph Otto, Chief Product Officer at COLAB. “Our work with Appily showcases how smart design can lead to meaningful differentiation, while our partnership with The Richmond Forum reflects our soft spot for nonprofits and the important role technology plays in advancing their missions.”
Our work with Appily showcases how smart design can lead to meaningful differentiation, while our partnership with The Richmond Forum reflects our soft spot for nonprofits and the important role technology plays in advancing their missions.
Ralph Otto
Chief Product Officer, COLAB
On COLAB’s culture recognition, Morgan Witham, CEO of COLAB, added: “Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being named a finalist for Company Culture of the Year is a testament to our team’s dedication, creativity, and support for one another. We’re proud to foster an environment where people can grow and do their best work.”
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being named a finalist for Company Culture of the Year is a testament to our team’s dedication, creativity, and support for one another.
Morgan Witham
CEO, COLAB
The rvatech/ Gala is Central Virginia’s most prominent technology awards event, bringing together industry leaders to celebrate local organizations and individuals who are actively advancing the region’s technology-based economy.
About COLAB
COLAB is a digital agency that partners with organizations undergoing business transformation. From strategy to development, COLAB builds digital platforms that help clients grow, adapt, and connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.
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