Arizona Technology Council, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, is proud to present the 22nd Annual Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards.

SAVE THE DATE for the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards!

This year, we’re pulling out all the stops to make this prestigious event the most memorable yet! Join over 450 of Arizona’s brightest minds for an unforgettable night of networking, dining, and honoring Arizona’s best in technology.

We’re taking it back to our roots with a true gala dinner experience in a stunning venue that exudes elegance and celebration. This year’s event promises an authentic atmosphere of festivity and innovation.

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Why Sponsor?

Sponsoring the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards is your golden ticket to valuable brand recognition and the chance to connect with high-level executives and decision-makers from across the state. As a sponsor, you’ll enjoy exclusive benefits and special recognition before, during, and after the event. No matter your budget, we can tailor a sponsorship package that aligns with your business goals and maximizes your impact.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to celebrate and support Arizona’s innovation community. We can’t wait to work with you and make this night truly spectacular!

GCOI sponsorship packages range in price from $5000 – $25,000.
Contact [email protected] for more information on sponsorship opportunities.

Congratulations to our 2024 Innovation Award Winners

Innovator of the Year Small Company:
Air2O – Phoenix

Innovator of the Year Start-Up:
iCRx Inc. – Tucson

Judges Award:
Arizona STEM Acceleration Project

People’s Choice AccountabilIT Lifetime Achievement Award:
Kathleen “KJ” Jolivette, vice president/general manager, Boeing Vertical Lift
Jim Cantrell, CEO and co-founder, Phantom Space

Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year:
Tech Parks Arizona, University of Arizona – Tucson

Innovator of the Year Large Company:
LiveOps – Scottsdale

Innovator of the Year Academia:
Valley Fever Center for Excellence – Tucson

Transformational Leadership Award:
Edwards – Chandler

2024 Future Innovators of the Year Award Winners

• Rishabh Sreepathy, Grade 10, Desert Mountain High School, Scottsdale – FungiBug: Detection of Fungal Infection via A Rapid, Accurate, Handheld, Small Volume Blood Diagnostic Device
• Aditya Lakshminarasimhan, Grade 11, BASIS Scottsdale – Elucidating Respiratory Syncytial Virus-Host Protein Interactions: Graph Attention Networks (GAT) and Structural Visualization
• Brad Wu, Grade 10, Arizona College Prep High School, Chandler – A Rigid-Elastic Hybrid Finger Exoskeleton Rehabilitation System (FERS) for Stroke Patients with Motor Impairment
• Vinesh Kothari, Grade 12, BASIS Mesa – Development and Life Cycle Analysis of a Novel MineTailings Derived Cementitious System for Use in Sustainable, Multifunctional Applications

Honorable Mentions

• Iraj Shroff, Grade 9, BASIS Chandler – Natural Aqua Purifier: A Novel and Sustainable Water Purification Approach Utilizing Natural Coagulants for Easy Implementation in Rural Regions
• Sohini Mallick, Grade 12, University High School, Tucson – The Function of p53 in Intestinal Epithelial Wound Healing

2024 Teacher of the Year Award Winner

• Michelle Landreville, Paradise Valley High School – CREST, Phoenix

Honorable Mention

• Pradip Misra, Bagdad High School, Bagdad

AGENDA

4:45 – 5:45 PM – Check-in/Reception/Networking
5:45 – 6:15 PM – Dinner
6:15 – 8:30 PM – Awards/Networking

ATTIRE + SEATING
Come dressed to celebrate Arizona’s vibrant tech ecosystem. Cocktail attire is recommended. All dinner seating will be assigned. Table numbers and assignments for all ticket holders will be given at check-in.