2019 EDAWN Awards Recipients Announced!

We are very pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 EDAWN Awards:

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 

The EDAWN Awards recognize the people and resources that have played an integral part in contributing to the growth of our community, while the NCET Tech Awards – now in its 12th year – celebrate the Northern Nevada individuals and companies who have greatly enhanced the growth and prestige of technology community. 

Tickets and tables are available with tickets starting at just $60 for NCET Members, and tables for eight start at $680.

BUY TICKETS AND TABLES

NCET 2019 Tech Award Winners

Hall of Fame
Click Bond

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

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 Incorporated

Technology Nonprofit of the Year (tie)
iCelerate (formerly High Sierra Industries)
New2U Computers

Telecom / Cloud Services Company of the Year
DSX VOICE

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 (CTO, CIO, etc.)
John Hayes, CTO, BlackRidge Technology International, Inc.

Educator of the Year
Allison Dampier, Owner, Advantages School International

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 – USA TODAY NETWORK
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