2021 NCET / EDAWN Award Winners
We are very pleased to announce the 2021 winners of the NCET Tech Awards and the EDAWN Entrepreneurial Support Awards.
You may view their acceptance speeches here, and view event photos here and here.
Now in its 14th 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.
Hall of Fame
Haws
NCET President’s Award
Rod Jorgensen, Senior Business Development Advisor, Nevada Small Business Development Center
Technology Company of the Year
MessageDesk
Aerospace Company of the Year
Iris Automation
Architectural / Engineering Firm of the Year
ONESTUDIO D+A
Brewer / Distiller of the Year
Bently Heritage Estate Distillery
Food Manufacturer / Processing Company of the Year
Damon Industries
IT Support Company of the Year
Great Divide IT Consulting LLC
Logistics Company of the Year
World Options Brokerage
Manufacturing Company of the Year
Innovative Drive
Medical / Health Services Organization / Company of the Year
Nevada Health Link
Software Company of the Year
Nevaka
Tech Startup of the Year
NVO Construction
Technology Nonprofit of the Year (tie)
Pathways to Aviation
Reno Phil
Creative Services Organization of the Year
Noble Studios
Financial Services Organization of the Year
Greater Nevada Credit Union
Professional Services Organization of the Year
The Applied Companies
Technologist of the Year (tie)
Ryan Baskharoon, vCIO, PacStates
Tim Miles, Partner, Sierra Miles Group, LLC
Technology Educator of the Year
Kendra Marsh, Multimedia Instructor, Spanish Springs High School
Rising Star - Creative Services
Guinivere Clark, Content Creator II, PBS Reno
Rising Star - Professional Services
Evynn McFalls, Director of Insights and Strategy, The Abbi Agency
Rising Star - Technical Services
Willis Allstead, Web Developer, Noble Studios
Tech Advocate - Creative Services
Katie Silva, Director of Digital Marketing and Communications, Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Tech Advocate - Professional Services
Craig Macy, Corporate and Intellectual Property Attorney, Steam, LLC
EDAWN Awards
. . . recognize the resources that have played an integral part in contributing to the growth of our community.
Program of the Year
Reno Seed Fund
Founder of the Year
Cameron Bannister, Co-founder, FreeBryd
Venture Catalyst of the Year
Jeffrey Saling, Co-founder & Executive Director
Startup Champion of the Year
Chris Yount, Independent Board Advisor
Ecosystem Catalyst of the Year
Nevada Small Business Development Center
Entrepreneurial Event of the Year
International Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium