TechAmerica Received Record Number Of "Spirit Of Endeavor" Awards Nominations
Southeastern Software Association Set to Present Their 1st "Impact" Awards.
- Atlanta, GA (1888PressRelease) January 15, 2011 - TechAmerica Georgia today announced it has received 85 nominations for the 2010 "Spirit of Endeavor" awards, given annually to recognized outstanding individuals and companies in the technology industry.
This year TechAmerica Georgia has partnered with the Southeastern Software Association's (SSA) which is launching its first annual "Impact" awards to recognize innovations in software products and solutions that have had a significant impact on business technology.
The 2010 "Spirit of Endeavor" and "Impact" honorees was announced during a breakfast ceremony from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., December 3, 2010, at the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center.
"We have received an incredible group of nominees for the 2010 "Sprit of Endeavor" awards, and a record number." said Jonathan Pine, CEO, Renova Technology and Chair, TechAmerica Georgia. "As always, the judges had to make some tough choices. Congratulations and best of luck to all of the nominees."
"We are very pleased at the amount and quality of the nominations for the first year of the "Impact" awards." said Kevin George, Chair, Southeastern Software Association. "We appreciate the technology community's support of the Impact Awards and look forward to the honoring the nominees at the banquet."
Below are listed the nominees for the 2010 Spirit of Endeavor Awards:
Outstanding Leadership
Joseph Jackson, Arrow
Albert Woodward, Business Computer Applications
Sean Murphy, Canvas Systems
Alan MacLamroc, CDC Software
Paul Hernacki, Definition 6
Andrew Ibbotson, Digital Assent
Michael Haley, Edge Solutions
Bryson Koehler, IHG
Tim Aligheri, Jackson Healthcare
Mike Mondelli, L2C
Eric Ringwall, L7 Technology Partners
Bob Renner, Liaison
Gary Palgon, NuBridges
Bill Nussey, Silverpop
Scott Burkett, StarPound Technologies
Eric Shepcaro, Telx
Tim Smith, Thompson Technologies
Jay Forman, Toomah
Ted Davis, Utility Associates
Leadership in Technology Education
Apogee
Arrow
Co-Thrive
StarPound Technologies
TechExec Networks
WIT
Technology Innovation
Ella Dyer, Abundant Closet
Susan Gilbert, Apogee
Norm Geddes, Applied Systems Intelligence
Stephen Jesdas, Arrivu
Joe Jackson, Arrow
Richard Blackwell, AVWorkz
Rachel Orston, Co-Thrive
Michael Haley, Edge Solutions
Ginger Ackerman, Jigsaw Meeting
Bob Renner, Liaison
Greg Evans, Ligatt Security International
Richard Cope, Nanolumens
Scott Burkett, StarPound Technologies
Richard Cobb, Terrago Technologies
Jay Forman, Toomah
Jason Shapiro, Transaction Tree
Ted Davis, Utility Associates
Musaddeq Khan, Verdeeco
MH Lines, Version One
Technology Entrepreneur
Norm Geddes, Applied Systems Intelligence
Stephen Jesdas, Arrivu
Charles Comerford, Atlanta Network Solutions
Albert Woodward, Business Computer Applications
Greg McGraw, CRE Secure
Michael Haley, Edge Solutions
Jeff Hilimire, Engauge
Dennis McLynn, HighPoints Learning
Ginger Ackerman, Jigsaw Meeting
Mike Mondelli, L2C
Greg Evans, Ligatt Security International
Richard Cope, Nanolumens
Matt Hyatt, Rocket IT
Jay Forman, Toomah
Ted Davis, Utility Associates
Emerging Business
Abundant Closet
Arrow
Co-Thrive
Edge Solutions
Erollover
Fiberlight
ICStand
IHG
L7 Technology Partners
Omnilink
Peak10
SoloHealth
The Rainmaker Group
Toomah
Verdeeco
VersionOne
Cool Technology
Applied Systems Intelligence
Arrivu
AVWorkz
Digital Assent
EMS Technologies
ICStand
IHG
Jigsaw Meeting
Nanolumens
Toomah
Version One
The Sponsors of the 2010 "Spirit of Endeavor" awards are: Burnette Insurance, CresaPartners, Definition6, EMS Technologies, Habif, Arogeti & Wynne and Maloy Risk Services. For additional information on the Spirit of Endeavor Awards, including event registration please visit http://www.tagonline.org/Spirit-of-Endeavor.php.
About the Technology Association of Georgia:
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is a leading technology industry association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state's technology industry. TAG provides leadership in driving initiatives in the areas of policy, capital, education and giving, and also brings the technology community together through events, initiative programs and networking opportunities. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 27 affinity groups, or societies, including Women in Technology (WIT). Additionally, TAG's charitable arm, the TAG Education Collaborative, is focused on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG's community website at www.TAGthink.com.
About The Southeastern Software Association
The Southeastern Software Association (SSA) is one of the country's premier networking and professional development organizations for high-tech and software professionals. SSA presents nationally-known speakers, selected for their ability to help executives, managers and entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Participating at SSA events is a valuable way for members to advance their careers and meet potential business partners. SSA is one of the South's oldest technology organizations and was the largest of TAG's three founding organizations, along with WIT and B&TA in 1998. The SSA Board of Directors is a who's who of Atlanta technology companies and executives, and membership encompasses the dynamic diversity of software companies doing business in Georgia.
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