AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Untitled Page
TechAmerica Orange County honors local innovators
The 17th annual awards ceremony, held June 2, recognizes those who are driving forces in the regional economy.
By Ashly McGlonePublished: June 07, 2010 03:28 PM
TechAmerica Orange County last week honored a number of local firms and organizations during its High-Tech Innovation Awards.
The 17th annual event, which was held June 2 at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, recognizes local companies and individuals who are helping to drive innovation in the county.
Groundbreaking use of math, science, and technology by educators and students was also recognized.
“TechAmerica is proud to honor all the finalists and winners of this year’s High-Tech Innovation Awards,” said Bob Brunson, associate director of TechAmerica Orange County. “Many innovative companies make Orange County their base of operation. In addition to driving the local economy, these companies, educators and students are inventing the future with products and services that make life easier, safer and more convenient for everyone.”
Local awardees include Lake Forest-based Micro Media Filtration Inc., which was presented the Harvey Mudd College Green Engineering award, while Irvine-based Teridian Semiconductor took home a certificate of merit in the same category, as well as the Outstanding Technology Company distinction.
Heath Clarke of Irvine’s Local.com was named Outstanding CEO, and Irvine-based Endologix Inc. garnered the Outstanding Company in Medical Technology award. Bruce Hallett, managing director of Miramar Venture Partners in Corona del Mar, received the Gregg Ross Community Service award.
Educator Craig Collins of Trabuco Hills High School was honored in the category of Innovative School Program in Science, Math and Technology. Amy Welch from Brea Olinda High School was named High Impact Teacher of the Year in Science, Math and Technology. Lyssa Aruda of Corona del Mar High School was named Emerging Student Innovator.
With 1,500 member companies, TechAmerica is the largest advocacy group and trade association in the U.S. technology sector. The group was formed by the merger of the American Electronics Association, the Cyber Security Industry Alliance, the Information Technology Association of America and the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association.
Related headlines
Cake Energy, DesiYou take home top honors at Irvine Entrepreneur Forum
SBA's Santa Ana chapter honors entrepreneurs, professionals
OC METRO honors 2010 Green Team
|
||||
|
The 17th annual event, which was held June 2 at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, recognizes local companies and individuals who are helping to drive innovation in the county. Groundbreaking use of math, science, and technology by educators and students was also recognized. “TechAmerica is proud to honor all the finalists and winners of this year’s High-Tech Innovation Awards,” said Bob Brunson, associate director of TechAmerica Orange County. “Many innovative companies make Orange County their base of operation. In addition to driving the local economy, these companies, educators and students are inventing the future with products and services that make life easier, safer and more convenient for everyone.” Local awardees include Lake Forest-based Micro Media Filtration Inc., which was presented the Harvey Mudd College Green Engineering award, while Irvine-based Teridian Semiconductor took home a certificate of merit in the same category, as well as the Outstanding Technology Company distinction. Heath Clarke of Irvine’s Local.com was named Outstanding CEO, and Irvine-based Endologix Inc. garnered the Outstanding Company in Medical Technology award. Bruce Hallett, managing director of Miramar Venture Partners in Corona del Mar, received the Gregg Ross Community Service award. Educator Craig Collins of Trabuco Hills High School was honored in the category of Innovative School Program in Science, Math and Technology. Amy Welch from Brea Olinda High School was named High Impact Teacher of the Year in Science, Math and Technology. Lyssa Aruda of Corona del Mar High School was named Emerging Student Innovator. With 1,500 member companies, TechAmerica is the largest advocacy group and trade association in the U.S. technology sector. The group was formed by the merger of the American Electronics Association, the Cyber Security Industry Alliance, the Information Technology Association of America and the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association. Related headlines Cake Energy, DesiYou take home top honors at Irvine Entrepreneur Forum SBA's Santa Ana chapter honors entrepreneurs, professionals OC METRO honors 2010 Green Team |
||||