SAN DIEGO--- AeA Celebrates Outstanding Achievement of San Diego Technology Companies With 14th Annual High Tech Awards
The San Diego chapter of the AeA, the nation's largest high-tech industry association, today announced the finalists for the 14th Annual AeA High Tech Awards. On October 19th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Hilton Torrey Pines in La Jolla, local technology companies will be recognized for their achievements in technological innovation, civic contributions and industry accomplishments.
This year marks the 14th anniversary of the San Diego High Tech Awards. More than 500 technology executives, including AeA members and non-members, will come together to acknowledge the successes of local technology companies from a diverse set of categories, including this year's new category focused on "Clean Tech." The Clean Technology category recognizes companies demonstrating services or solutions for the efficient use of natural resources and/or greatly reduces environmental impact. The Clean Technology award will be presented by Mayor Jerry Sanders.
"We received an overwhelming number of nominations for this year's awards program," said Kevin Carroll, AeA executive director. "Our finalists are a true reflection of the widespread influence technology has throughout the San Diego region. It is our mission with this year's awards to identify and honor those responsible for driving such technological advancement and innovation."
The finalists for this year's 2007 High Tech Awards are:
Clean Technology: Envision Solar, Hadronex, Networkcar and PowerGenix
Software: Adicio, BakBone Software, DriveCam, ESET, LLC, Nik Software, Inc. and MadCap Software
Internet/Web Commerce: The Active Network, Inc., AIRSIS, Inc., Brickfish, Digitaria and Veoh Networks, Inc.
Computers & Related Products: Arkeia Software, enano Computers, H2O Audio, Novatel Wireless, Inc. and One Stop Systems
Communications Products & Services: Axesstel, Ethertronics, Jitterbug, NextWave Wireless, Slacker, Inc. and TrellisWare Technologies
Technology/IT Services: Castle Access, CrossFlo Systems, Inc., MaintenanceNet, Inc., SYS Technologies and Verance Corporation
Semiconductors, Industrial & Analytical Instrumentation: Assure Controls, Cymer, Inc., Luxtera and Sequoia Communications Corp.
Medical Device Technology/Instrumentation: CardioDynamics, DR Systems, Inc., IntelliDOT Corporation and SynergEyes, Inc.
Outstanding Emerging Growth: EdAssist, Inc., Intercasting Corp., Pulse~LINK, Inc., RoyaltyShare, Inc. and Space Micro, Inc.
This year's finalists will be judged by a cross-section of local technology leaders. All winners will be announced at the High Tech Awards luncheon on October 19th.
The 14th Annual AeA High Tech Awards are sponsored by Barney & Barney, CMTC, CB Richard Ellis, Comerica - Technology Life & Sciences Division, Deloitte & Touche, Procopio, SignOnSanDiego, TLC Staffing and UnitedHealthcare.
For information on purchasing tickets for the 2007 AeA High Tech Awards luncheon, or for more information about the awards, visit AeA's Web site at http://www.aeanet.org/techawards or call 858-452-9288.
About AeA
AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide non-profit trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry and is dedicated solely to helping our members' top line and bottom line. We do this in partnership with our small, medium, and large member companies by lobbying governments at the state, federal, and international levels, providing access to capital and business opportunities, and offering select business services and networking programs. For more information, please visit http://www.aeanet.org/.