2022 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards + Tech Showcase

Arizona Technology Council, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, honors technology leaders and innovators from across the state with the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards.

This year marks the 19th year of this prestigious event that attracts more than 700 attendees for a night of networking, dining and entertainment. The event will consist of a Tech Showcase followed by a theatre-style awards program. Companies featured at the Tech Showcase consist of award finalists, sponsors and Council partners.

Agenda:
4:00 – 6:00 PM – Technology Showcase/Networking/Cash Bars/Strolling Dinner
6:00 – 8:00 PM – Award Presentations
8:00 – 8:30 PM – Networking

2022 GCOI Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sally C. Morton, Executive Vice President, ASU Knowledge Enterprise

2022 GCOI awards – Winners and Finalists

Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year Winner

Marcus Engineering, LLC, Tucson, AZ

People’s Choice AccountabilIT Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Cecilia Mata, owner & president of AllSource Global Management, Sierra Vista, AZ

Judges Award Winners: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) team

Sandra Watson, president and CEO of Arizona Commerce Authority
Chris Camacho, president and CEO of Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Christine Mackay, community and economic development director at City of Phoenix

Business Transformation Leader of the Year Finalists

GitKraken, Scottsdale, AZ
Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Phoenix, AZ
Paragon Space Development Corporation, Tucson, AZ

Innovator of the Year: Academia Finalists

Chandler-Gilbert Community College & Estrella Mountain Community College, Chandler-Gilbert, Phoenix, AZ
Cybersecurity lab; School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber-Systems, NAU, Flagstaff, AZ
Biodesign Institute at ASU, Tempe, AZ
Hong Hua, James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences, UA, Tucson, AZ

Innovator of the Year: Start Up

AlgoFace, Carefree, AZ
Atlis Motor Vehicles, Mesa, AZ
Botco.ai, Scottsdale, AZ
YellowBird, Phoenix, AZ

Innovator of the Year: Small Company

AccountabilIT, Phoenix, AZ
Avertium, Phoenix, AZ
Sylvan Source, Green Valley, AZ
TouchPoint Solution, Phoenix, AZ

Innovator of the Year: Large Company

Honeywell Aerospace, Phoenix, AZ
IBM, Tucson, AZ
Lectric eBikes, Phoenix, AZ
Viasat Inc., Tempe, AZ

GCOI Tickets:
To purchase tickets for the November 8 event VISIT HERE
– AZTC Members: $100 | Non-AZTC Members: $125
– AZTC Member Group of 10: $900 | Non-AZTC Member Group of 10: $1,000

Sponsorship Opportunities:
GCOI sponsorship packages range in price from $2,500 – $25,000.
Contact events@aztechcouncil.org for more information on sponsorship opportunities and our Tech Showcase.

About the Tech Showcase:
Arizona is emerging as one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the nation. Arizona may be a young state, but it is the grit and personality of the local technology companies and vendors that set it apart. There is no better place on earth to launch and scale innovative ideas that tackle the toughest tech challenges. Featuring award finalists, sponsors and partners, the Tech Showcase will include over 50 companies showcasing their innovations, culture and future here in Arizona. Bring your staff and colleagues to experience and enjoy Arizona’s exciting the tech community.

Tech Showcase exhibitors are encouraged to show off their company culture and creativity through fun, interactive activities. Booth sponsor ship is available starting at $2500. Secure your Tech Showcase Booth sponsorship by Wednesday, October 19th.