We are pleased to announce the shortlists for the Computing Awards for Excellence 2008.

For the fourth year running we have received a record number of entries, 10 per cent up on the previous high last year. And the quality of the entries across the categories has been outstanding.

All the individuals, teams, companies and projects that have made the shortlist can be proud of their achievements - all of you demonstrate the strength of the UK IT community.

We will be featuring each of the nominated entries on Computing.co.uk over the coming weeks - but only one can walk away with each prize.

The winners will be announced at the prizegiving ceremony on 5 November at the Battersea Park events arena - to book your place at one of the best parties of the year, visit: www.computing.co.uk/awards.

Project Awards

Private Sector Project of the Year

Public Sector Project of the Year

Community Project of the Year

Innovative Project of the Year

Green Project of the Year

Outsourcing Project of the Year

Student Project of the Year

Individual and Team Awards

IT Leader of the Year

IT Professional of the Year

IT Department of the Year

IT Team of the Year

Company Awards

Best IT Strategy

Best Small Business IT Strategy

IT Employer of the Year

Industry awards

Business hardware supplier of the year

Business software supplier of the year

IT services supplier of the year

Networking and communications supplier of the year

IT PR Company of the Year

Recruitment Consultancy of the Year

Technology Advertising Campaign of the Year

Editor’s Award

Outstanding Contribution to UK IT

To be announced on the night.