2020 NCET / EDAWN Award Winners
We are very pleased to announce the 2020 winners of the NCET Tech Awards and the EDAWN Entrepreneurial Support Awards.
You may view their acceptance speeches here, and view event photos here.
Now in its 13th year, the NCET Tech Awards celebrate the Northern Nevada individuals and companies who have greatly enhanced the growth and prestige of technology community, while the EDAWN Awards recognize the people and resources that have played an integral part in contributing to the growth of our community.
(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.
NCET’s President's Award
Matt Westfield, Adjunct Professor, University of Nevada, Reno
Tech Company of the Year Finalists
Elemental LED Inc.
Aviation Company of the Year
KP Aviation
Brewer / Distiller of the Year
The Brewer's Cabinet
Food Manufacturer / Processing Company of the Year
Liberty Artisan Meats
IT Support Company of the Year (tie)
Blue Peak Technology Solutions
PacStates
Logistics Company of the Year
Full Tilt Logistics
Manufacturing Company of the Year
Davidson's Organics
Medical / Health Services Company of the Year
Sierra Miles Group
Software Company of the Year
rfxcel Corporation
Tech Nonprofit of the Year
Society of Women Engineers
Tech Startup of the Year
Alchemy
Creative Services Organization of the Year
Maren Rush Designs
Professional Services Organization of the Year
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Technologist of the Year
Eric Rasmussen, VP of Information Technology, Prominence Health Plan
Educator of the Year (Tie)
Erinn Kari, Program Manager, Education and Workforce Development, Blockchains LLC
Angela Orr, Principal, Doral Academy
Tech Advocate - Creative Services
Caroline Sexton, Director of Digital Experience, The Abbi Agency
Tech Advocate – Professional Services
Grace Chou, Director, UNR Innevation Center
Rising Star - Creative Services
Peter Stanton, VP of Development, PBS Reno
Rising Star - Professional Services
Erin Stiehler, Client Success Manager, Noble Studios
Rising Star - Technical Services
Cheryl Contreras, Director of Flight Operations, Iris Automation
EDAWN Awards
. . . recognize the resources that have played an integral part in contributing to the growth of our community.
Founder Of The Year
Julie Arsenault
Venture Catalyst Of The Year
Rick Winfield
Ecosystem Catalyst Of The Year
Reno Hive Coworking
Startup Advocate Of The Year
Britton Griffith
Mentor Of The Year
Liz Goodgold