'Huge honour' for Harrogate IT firm as it is named in finals of national Tech Awards
The owner of a small independent Harrogate business has said a huge “thank you” to customers after the firm was named as a multiple finalist in prestigious national awards.
Labelled “Harrogate’s leading independent PC specialists”, the tech support services firm Phase 4 Computers has been recognised at the highest level in the national Tech Awards 2026, hosted by Tech for Techs.
Rich Towers-Forth, owner of Phase 4 Computers, which is located at 28 Regent Parade in Harrogate, said: “We’re genuinely blown away to have been chosen as finalists in four categories.
"Being nominated in the first place meant the world to us, but to then be selected as finalists is something really special.
“There are thousands of computer shops, repair businesses, and IT companies across the UK, so to have Phase 4 Computers recognised like this is a huge honour.”
Phase 4 Computers is a finalist in the following categories:
Tech For Techs Community Expert – Rich Towers-Forth
Best Use Of Social Media
Best Online Store
Best Shop Front
Rich Towers-Forth said: “We really couldn’t have got this far without the support of our customers and everyone who voted for us.
"Every review, recommendation, share, comment, and vote has helped us get to this point.
“We’re incredibly proud to be representing Harrogate at a national level, and we’re very grateful to everyone who continues to support a local independent business.”
The winners of the Tech Awards 2026 will be announced in July.
For more information about the awards, visit www.TechForTechs.co.uk