2025 NCET tech Award Winners

We are very pleased to announce the 2025 winners of the 18th Annual NCET Tech Awards.

You may view their acceptance speeches here, and view event photos here.

Now in its 18th year, the NCET Tech Awards celebrate the Northern Nevada individuals and companies who have greatly enhanced the growth and prestige of technology community.

(Photos courtesy of Mike Higdon | Videos courtesy Mike Henderson)

CORPORATE / ORGANIZATION AWARDS

Hall of Fame

• Full Tilt Logistics

Most Inspiring Technology Company of The Year

• SNC

Sustainability Company of the Year

• Redwood Materials

Lithium Loop Award

• University Center for Economic Development

Startup of The Year

• Sleke

Best Overall Use of AI Company of the Year

• Sierra Miles

Best Overall Use of Robotics Company of the Year

• Cartwheel Robotics

IT Support / Cybersecurity Company of the Year

• PacStates

Manufacturing Company of the Year

• AEONrv

Consumer Packaged Goods Company of the Year

• Shortie’s Candle Company

Logistics Company of The Year

• Novo Logistics

Medical Health Services Company of The Year

• Sierra Medical Center, Northern Nevada Health System

SaaS Company of The Year

• Sigellac

Professional Services Organization of The Year

• Holland & Hart

Nonprofit of the Year

• Latino Research Center

Public Sector Innovation Award (Municipality or Team)

• Nevadaworks

Construction / Construction Services Company of The Year

• SR Construction

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Technologist of the Year

• Alax Vong

Sustainability Leader of the Year

• Richard “Dick” Bartholet

Technology Advocate of the Year

• Ryan Baskharoon

Educator of the Year

• Dr. Pavel Solin

Innovator of the Year

• Della Washington

Public Sector Innovation Award (Individual)

• Michael Van Houten, POOL/PACT

Complete NCET Awards Categories and Criteria here