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Innovators in Science and Technology Celebrated at Arizona Technology Council's 2015 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 2015 Governor's Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) Awards presented by Avnet, Inc. "It is incredibly rewarding to see so many winners from Southern Arizona recognized at this year's awards," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council. "The continually growing breadth and depth of Arizona's technology sector is a tremendous boon to the state, spurring economic development and bringing jobs with higher than average wages." Winners and finalists were evaluated and chosen by a selection committee of experts independent of the Council. Committee members included:
The winners in their respective categories are: Company Award Winners:
Chairman's Award: Selected at the discretion of the Arizona Technology Council's leadership, the Chairman's Award was presented to Jerry Proctor, SES (News - Alert)-COL, US Army (Ret.), JVP Strategic Consulting, LLC. Proctor recently retired from the U.S. Army with 40 years of military and civilian senior executive service and was recently elected to the Arizona Technology Council Board of Directors. His broad and diverse experience spans leadership positions from platoon leader to Brigade level to Deputy Commanding General. "Arizona boasts an impressive talent pool of visionary thinkers whose contributions have made our state a center for bold ideas," said Sandra Watson, president and CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority. "Innovation in Arizona is driving life-changing technological advances and diversifying our economy, leading to a more prosperous future." 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: http://www.aztechcouncil.org/serving-arizona/news-and-press/arizona-technology-council-announces-select-winners-and-finalists/ Previously announced Tech Champions Legislators can be found at http://www.aztechcouncil.org/serving-arizona/news-and-press/arizona-technology-council-names-2015-outstanding-legislators/ 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 information.
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