2007 VPTC-CVG Tech Awards

The Virginia Piedmont Technology Council-Charlottesville Venture Group announced the 2007 Tech Award winners last night at their Farmington Gala banquet.

The Rocket Award, sponsored by Environ of Charlottesville, went to ADI Engineering for their speed in moving from concept toward commercialization.

The Spotlight Award, sponsored by the University of Virginia, went to SNL Financial for actions spotlight the Virginia Piedmont as a world-class technology leader.

The Breakthrough Award, sponsored by CIT for a remarkable breakthrough or quantum advance, went to DiaKine Therapeutics.

The Navigator Award, sponsored by Barton Malow, went to Richard Crawford, founder of Virginia Active Angels Network (VAAN), for significant leadership in the local or regional high-tech community.

The Red Apple Award, sponsored by the University of Virginia, went to Paula White, Crozet Elementary School, for doing the most with resources available in exciting and preparing students for the possibilities in technology. Paula White will also receive the Keiter Stephens Tobey $2,500 Technology in Education Grant.

VPTC Chairman Gary Henry was honored with the Community Award, sponsored by NTELOS, for demonstrating commitment to improving the quality of life in Central Virginia through community involvement.

The new 2007 Chairman's Award went to VPTC Board members Dave Keller (NTELOS), Tracy Linkous (Diffusion Pharmaceuticals), and Michael Latsko (Explore Learning).

A Special Judges Award went to Red Apple Award finalist Larry G. Richards of UVA Engineering who has been bringing Engineering Kits into middle school science and math classes through the Virginia Middle School Engineering Education Initiative.

UPDATE: Brian McNeill's Daily Progress article on the event.

GRTC Award Winners

The winners of the Greater Richmond Technology Council tech awards were announced last night. The following companies and individuals were recognized for technology innovation, leadership and growth in the Richmond area.

Scott McKay, chief information officer and senior vice president, Genworth Financial Inc., won the Leadership Award sponsored by IBM.

SnagAJob was recognized in the Emerging Company category, sponsored by Cherry, Bekaert & Holland

Tec-Access was the winner of the Community Support Award, sponsored by Northrop Grumman

Amentra Inc. won the IT Builders Award, sponsored by Parsons Point IT.

Agility Healthcare Solutions was recognized with the Technology Innovation Award, sponsored by Qimoda.

The Timmons Group won the Technology Skillbuilder Award, sponsored by Strategic Staffing Solutions

Tim Couillard, a physics teacher at James River High, won the Educator Award sponsored by the Computer Resource Team.

The council singled out the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park for its impact on economic development in the region.

More information is available from the Richmond TimesDispatch

VPTC+CVG Tech Awards Gala

VPTC+CVG , the technology and entrepreneurship-focused business alliance in Central Virginia, is preparing for this Tech Awards Gala honoring the individuals and organizations who have made noteworthy contributions to the marketplace and community in the past year, through the creation, commercialization, or application of technology.

Come see what Crutchfield, Blue Ridge Numerics, M•CAM, Adenosine Therapeutics, Frontline Test Equipment, the Neon Guild, Dr. Frank Friedman, Sen. Emily Couric, and Jim Lansing have in common!

For detailed event information, see VPTC+CVG, BGNentrepreneur or