2019 NCET / EDAWN Award Winners
NCET’s 20th Anniversary and 2019 NCET / EDAWN Awards Dinner once again provided an evening of inspiration and information as dozens of Northern Nevada’s technology and business leaders shared insights about their companies, their activities — and themselves.
Check out the winner’s acceptance speeches, and lots of photos of the winners and attendees.
(Photos and videos courtesy of Frank Haxton – Digiman Studio)
NCET Tech Awards
. . . celebrate the Northern Nevada individuals and companies who have greatly enhanced the growth and prestige of our technology community.
Hall of Fame
Click Bond, Inc.
President’s Award
Reno Technology Academy / Steve Andreano, Director Technology Programs
Technology Company of the Year
Advanced Materials and Devices, Inc
Aerospace Company of the Year
Tactical Air Support, Inc.
Brewer / Distiller of the Year
Frey Ranch Estate Distillery
Food Manufacturer / Processing Company of the Year
Kimmie Candy Company
Logistics Company of the Year
LEGACY Supply Chain Services
Manufacturing Company of the Year
Tesla Gigafactory
Medical / Health Services Company of the Year
Prominence Health Plan
Software Company of the Year
Sainergy Corporation—Software Solutions and Integration
Telecom / Cloud Services Company of the Year
DSX VOICE
Technology Nonprofit of the Year (tie)
iCelerate (formerly High Sierra Industries)
Technology Nonprofit of the Year (tie)
New2U Computers
Creative Services Organization of the Year
The Abbi Agency
Financial Services Organization of the Year
Clear Capital
Professional Services Organization of the Year
Reno Collective
Technologist of the Year
John Hayes, CTO, BlackRidge Technology International, Inc.
Educator of the Year
Allison Dampier, ASSIST Education
Technology Advocate of the Year – Creative Services
Jenna Hubert, Creative Director, KPS3
Technology Advocate of the Year – Professional Services (tie)
Cinammon Davies, Account Executive, LOCALiQ
Technology Advocate of the Year – Professional Services (tie)
Matthew Digesti, Esq., Director Collaborative Links Division, Blockchains LLC
Rising Star of the Year – Creative Services
Jena Valenzuela, Communications Business Partner, Renown Health
Rising Star of the Year – Professional Services
Katie Romanko-Freeman, Program Manager, Entrepreneurial Development, EDAWN
Rising Star of the Year – Technical Services
Amir Behmaram, Junior Web Developer, Noble Studios
EDAWN Awards
. . . recognize the resources that have played an integral part in contributing to the growth of our community.
Startup Champion of the Year
Nathan Digangi
Startup of the Year
Talage Insurance
Program of the Year
EO Accelerator
Entrepreneurial Organization of the Year
StartUpNV
Venture Catalyst of the Year
Wendy Alderman