Arizona's Top Industry Leaders and Companies Honored Last Night at the Governor's Celebration of Innovation Super Ball 2007.Over 1,200 in Attendance at the University of Phoenix Stadium as Technology Innovators innovators people who will try new things. early innovators important figures in the farming or client community because they are the leaders in the introduction of new techniques and management systems. , Business Leaders, Legislators, Students Recognized for Outstanding Accomplishments PHOENIX -- Last night, in front of a packed house, the honorees of the annual Governor's Celebration of Innovation Awards Gala were announced at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale Glendale. 1 City (1990 pop. 148,134), Maricopa co., S central Ariz., adjacent to Phoenix; inc. 1910. It is located in a rich agricultural region irrigated by the Salt River project. Glendale has become one of the fastest-growing U.S. , Ariz. The ceremony deemed the Academy Awards of Technology recognized Arizona's top companies, organizations and individuals for their technological and business achievements. The annual event is hosted by the Arizona Arizona (âr'əzō`nə), state in the southwestern United States. It is bordered by Utah (N), New Mexico (E), Mexico (S), and, across the Colorado R., Nevada and California (W). Technology Council and the Arizona Department of Commerce The mission of the Arizona Department of Commerce is "to create vibrant communities and a globally competitive Arizona economy."[1] Notes 1. ^ Mission Statement on the Official Website of the ADC Resources The announced categories and their respective recipients were: [TABLE OMITTED] GCOI Future Innovators [TABLE OMITTED] "Tech 10" awards Awards were presented to select legislators who demonstrated a clear understanding of the role technology can and will play in Arizona's economic development. These "Tech 10" awards went to the following individuals who consistently supported legislative initiatives important to the technology community: -- < Senator Robert Blendu, District 30* -- < Senator Thayer Verschoor, District 22* -- < Jennifer Burns, District 25* -- < Olivia Cajero Bedford, District 27* -- < Mark Anthony DeSimone, District 11* -- < Adam Driggs, District 11* -- < Bill Konopnicki, District 5* -- < John McComish, District 20* -- < Michele Reagan, District 8 -- < David Schapira, District 17* *"Tech Representative of the Year" award given to a representative who has gone above and beyond in support of moving the technology agenda forward was awarded to: -- < Representative Kirk Adams, District 19* "Tech Senator of the Year" award is given to a senator who has gone above and beyond in the support of moving the technology agenda forward and was awarded to: -- < Senator Barbara Leff, District 11* Chairman's Award The Chairman Award recognizes an individual or organization who consistently demonstrated a "beyond the call of duty" dedication and commitment to serving the advancement of technology and innovation in our state capacity. This year, the award was presented to The Flinn Foundation. About the Governor's Celebration of Innovation The Governor's Celebration of Innovation was established in 2003 by combining two technology award ceremonies: the High Tech Industry Cluster's 17-year student awards ceremony and the Arizona Software and Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the Association's 10-year "Celebration of Innovation." With the addition of the Governor's support, the Governor's Celebration of Innovation has become the premier technology community gathering of its kind in Arizona. The inaugural Governor's Celebration of Innovation took place in December December: see month. 2006 and was a colossal co·los·sal adj. Of a size, extent, or degree that elicits awe or taxes belief; immense. See Synonyms at enormous. [French, from Latin colossus, colossus; see colossus. success with over 1,200 in attendance. For more information about the Governor's Celebration of Innovation awards visit www.celebration-of-innovation.com About The Arizona Technology Council The Arizona Technology Council is the largest member-driven technology association in the state. The AZ Tech Council represents the interests of over 235,000 employees across more than 500 of the leading technology companies, their support firms, educational institutions and state-wide economic development groups that collectively form Arizona's technology community. Donna Kent was named president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the AZ Tech Council in November November: see month. 2005. Along with Ms. Kent, the organization is led by chairman of the board, Michael Michael, archangel Michael (mī`kəl) [Heb.,=who is like God?], archangel prominent in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions. In the Bible and early Jewish literature, Michael is one of the angels of God's presence. Berens, an appointed executive committee and a board of directors comprised of a cross-section of academic, private and public sector professionals. For more information, visit http://www.aztechcouncil.org. About the Arizona Department of Commerce Collaborating with economic development partners statewide, the Arizona Department of Commerce works to create jobs, expand the tax base, increase per capita income Noun 1. per capita income - the total national income divided by the number of people in the nation income - the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time and promote a globally competitive business environment. The agency provides reliable information and research, community assistance, targeted business attraction and development coupled with strategic workforce development. Nationally and internationally, the Department of Commerce promotes Arizona assets: a growing, high-tech workforce; competitive operating environment In computing, an operating environment is the environment in which users run programs, whether in a command line interface, such as in MS-DOS or the Unix shell, or in a graphical user interface, such as in the Macintosh operating system. ; easy access to major markets; affordable, available real estate; reliable utilities; abundant natural resources and an unmatched quality of life. For more information, visit www.azcommerce.com. |
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