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Innovators in Science and Technology Celebrated at Arizona Technology Council's 2016 Governor's Celebration of InnovationAt a prestigious gala attended by the top technology companies in Arizona to honor the state's science and technology innovators, the Arizona Technology Council in conjunction with the Arizona Commerce Authority, today announced the winners of the 2016 Governor's Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) Awards presented by Avnet, Inc. "Congratulations to all the nominees and winners who contribute so much to growing our knowledge-based economy," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO, Arizona Technology Council. "It is incredibly rewarding to see so many winners from the software sector this year, as Arizona has become a prominent destination for developers. The growing breadth and depth of Arizona's technology industry continues to be a tremendous boon to the state." The winners in their respective categories are: Company Award Winners:
"Arizona's technology ecosystem is experiencing impressive growth, and continues to receive recognition on a national scale," said Sandra Watson, president and CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority. "We congratulate this highly-skilled collection of technology leaders for helping Arizona stimulate this growth by advancing new innovations that are improving lives and creating high-wage jobs." Previously announced winners that were also honored at the event include: The Individual/Company Award winners:
Previously announced "Future Innovators" and "Teacher of the Year" award winners can be found at: https://www.aztechcouncil.org/the-arizona-technology-council-announces-select-winners-and-finalists-for-the-2016-governors-celebration-of-innovation/ Previously announced Tech Champions Legislators can be found at: https://www.aztechcouncil.org/arizona-technology-council-names-2016-tech-ten-legislators/ Winners and finalists were evaluated and chosen by a selection committee of experts independent of the Council.
About the Arizona Technology Council The Arizona Technology Council is Arizona's premier trade association for science and technology companies. Recognized as having a diverse professional business community, Council members work towards furthering the advancement of technology in Arizona through leadership, education, legislation and social action. The Arizona Technology Council offers numerous events, educational forums and business conferences that bring together leaders, managers, employees and visionaries to make an impact on the technology industry. These interactions contribute to the Council's culture of growing member businesses and transforming technology in Arizona. To become a member or to learn more about the Arizona Technology Council, please visit www.aztechcouncil.org. About the Arizona Commerce Authority The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona's economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: recruit, grow, create - recruit out-of-state companies to expand their operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to grow their business in Arizona and beyond; and partner with entrepreneurs and companies large and small to create new jobs and businesses in targeted industries. Visit azcommerce.com for more. About Avnet, Inc. From components to cloud and design to disposal, Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT) accelerates the success of customers who build, sell and use technology globally by providing them with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products, services and solutions. Avnet is a Fortune 500 company with global headquarters in Phoenix, AZ. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
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