[November 13, 2009] NCTA Announces Technology Winners at Annual 21 Awards Tweet RALEIGH, N.C. --(Business Wire)-- The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA (News - Alert)), the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina, announced today the winners of the 2009 NCTA 21 Awards. Winners were recognized at the annual awards gala on Thursday, November 12 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Cary, N.C., presented in conjunction with title sponsor Grant Thornton (News - Alert). This year's event, with the theme "Survivor: Outtech, Outdevelop, Outlead," was attended by a record crowd of more than 650 business and technology leaders from across the state. "Despite a tough economy, 2009 has been an outstanding year for NCTA with a record number of new member companies joining the organization, and a record turnout for the 21 Awards," said Brooks Raiford, NCTA's president and CEO. "We are proud to bring together such a strong group of businesses and individuals in North Carolina, and we believe that this year's winners are truly technology's best leaders." The NCTA 21 Awards are recognized as North Carolina's most prestigious awards, celebrating innovation and excellence in North Carolina. This annual showcase honors companies and individuals in 21 categories who represent the best and brightest in technology and business. NCTA is pleased to congratulate this year's winners: Technology Industry Awards Software Company of the Year: iContact Corporation Life Sciences Company: Cornerstone Therapeutics Best Product or Service Technology Company: CC Intelligent Solutions Most Innovative Technology Company: TransEnterix Industry Driven Technology Company: Railinc Green Technology Company: Unifi Manufacturing Excellence Awards Private Company: Connexion Technologies Public Company: Tekelec (News - Alert) Customer Service Company: Peak 10 Fastest Growing Company: USfalcon Leading Environmental Steward Company: IBM Corporate Citizenship Company: Microsoft (News - Alert) Corporation Stage of Development Awards Small Technology Company: K3 Enterprises Mid-Size Technology Company: Hosted Solutions Large Technology Company: Red Hat NCTA Volunteer of the Year: David H. Jones and Marlon Headen Outstanding NCTA Member: EMC (News - Alert) Corporation Public Education Leadership: AT&T Public Leadership: Dr. James Woodward Technology Executive of the Year - People's Choice: Dr. Michael Capps Outstanding Achievement Award: Darleen Johns About NCTA The North Carolina Technology Association's mission is "Making North Carolina #1 in Technology and Technology #1 in North Carolina." The organization does this through three main focus areas: executive engagement, public affairs, and knowledge workforce. For more information, visit our website at www.nctechnology.org. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]