This category recognizes a “first” accomplishment related to any personal achievement you consider noteworthy. This is an opportunity to share historic firsts and milestones in your life as a Silicon Valley resident. To view examples of firsts in this category, click here.

This category recognizes a “first” accomplishment within the business or technology sector. It can relate to a specific company's “first” or an invention, product creation or concept/idea that was created in Silicon Valley. To view examples of firsts in this category, click here.

This category recognizes a “first” accomplishment in sports or leisure activities from youth sports and activities on up through high school sports to local colleges, Universities, and Bay Area professional sports teams. To view examples of firsts in this category, click here.

This category recognizes a “first” accomplishment in the arts or entertainment from arts and cultural organizations as well as cultural festivals and school productions throughout Silicon Valley. To view examples of firsts in this category, click here.

This category recognizes a historical “first” or a first related to government or a Silicon Valley municipality. To view examples of firsts in this category, click here.

This category is where you vote for your top choice for "firsts" among this year's nominations.