The Neo4j GraphConnect Awards, also known as the "Graphies," are an annual celebration of the best in the connected data space. The awards recognize individuals and projects actively contributing to making the world a better place with graph technology. Past winners include notable companies like Meredith, Lockheed Martin Space, and Ebay, as well as community partners such as EY and GraphAware. The awards aim to showcase innovative work using Neo4j, and nominations are now open until September 17th. To be considered, applicants must provide a brief overview of their project, explain the problem they're solving, why they chose Neo4j, and share results and supporting materials. The new Sr. Customer Advocacy Manager, Juan Ortiz, joins the team this year, bringing experience from previous roles in customer advocacy and executive programs.