Finalists Announced for NCTA 21 Awards
Finalists Announced for NCTA 21 Awards
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA), the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina, today announced the finalists for the NCTA 21 Awards.
The NCTA 21 Awards are North Carolina's most prestigious and longest running statewide technology awards program. The annual showcase honors companies and individuals in 21 categories that represent the best and brightest in technology and business.
A review committee comprised of non-profit, media, education, and technology leaders representing various regions of the state selected this year's finalists. Winners will be announced and recognized at the annual awards gala on November 8, 2012 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in Durham, N.C.
Eighteen of the 21 awards will be presented to companies/organizations that have demonstrated excellence in the technology industry. Categories and finalists include:
Best Customer Service Award: APEX Analytix, Citrix, SoftPro, WorkSmart
Best Internal Implementation of Technology Award: Carolinas HealthCare System, NC Department of Health & Human Services - NC FAST, PlyGem Building Products, Wastequip
Best Product or Service Technology Company Award: Citrix,Epic Games, nContact Surgical, RegEd, XS Inc.
Best Workplace Culture Company Award: Epic Games, Geomagic, Hirease, LexisNexis, Red Hat
Clean Technology Company Award: e-Cycle, Elster Solutions, Semprius, Tantalus Systems, CoaLogix
Corporate Impact Company Award: EMC, LexisNexis, Google, Time Warner Cable
Emerging Technology Company Award: 6fusion, Windsor Circle, nContact Surgical, TearScience, Deal Cloud
Environmental Steward Company Award: CommScope, e-Cycle, Google, SAS
Fastest Growing Company Award: 6Fusion, BioResource International, DukeNet Communications, Lenovo, SilkRoad Technology
Healthcare and Life Sciences Company Award: BioAgilytix Labs, Bioptigen, Medicago, TearScience
Industry Driven Technology Company Award: Allscripts, ChannelAdvisor, Epic Games, Jackrabbit Technologies, Railinc
Large Technology Company Award: Cisco, Epic Games, Lenovo, Microsoft
Mid-Size Technology Company Award: Diversified Information Technologies, Internetwork Engineering, SciQuest, Intelligent Access Systems, RegEd
Most Innovative Technology Company Award: Automated Insights, Bioptigen, Valencell, Xanofi, Geomagic, Talari Networks
Private Company Award: AvidXchange, Bandwidth, Cenduit, Meridian, Netsertive
Public Company Award: Accenture, Cisco, Lenovo, Red Hat, SciQuest
Small Technology Company Award: Appia, Epsilon, Netsertive, Parameter Generation & Control, Small Footprint, Telovations
Software Company Award: AvidXchange, Epic Games, Knowledge Tree, Red Hat, WebAssign
Three additional awards will be presented to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, and winners are announced closer to (or at) the gala:
Public Leadership Award
Outstanding Achievement Award
Tech Executive of the Year (determined by online poll)
For more information on the NCTA 21 Awards, visit www.NCTA21Awards.com.
About NCTA
The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) is a not-for-profit, membership-driven trade association and the primary voice of the technology industry in North Carolina. NCTA is the intersection of leadership and technology, fueling the growth of North Carolina through Executive Engagement, Public Affairs, and a Knowledge Workforce. For more information, visit our website at www.nctechnology.org.
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