The Arizona Technology Council today announced the winners of the 2008 Governor's Celebration of Innovation (GCOI)"Tech Ten" awards. The honor is given in recognition of Arizona legislative members who have demonstrated outstanding support for protecting and advancing Arizona as a top-tier technology state. In addition, the Council named Arizona legislators Michele Reagan (R-8) as "Representative of the Year" and Barbara Leff (R-11) as "Senator of the Year."
The winners of the Governor's Celebration of Innovation "Tech Ten" awards are:
Arizona State Senate: Tom O'Halleran (R-1); Richard Miranda (D-13); and Timothy S. Bee (R-30).
Arizona House of Representatives: Lucy Mason (R-1); Bill Konopnicki (R-5); Chad Campbell (D-14); Kyrsten Sinema (D-15); Kirk Adams (R-19); John McComish (R-20); and Jonathon Paton (R-30).
"These Arizona legislators have shown outstanding leadership on technology issues such as access to capital, support for R&D investment and improved education," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council. "We congratulate them on this honor and extend our thanks for their strong and supportive view of the industry and the role technology plays in Arizona's economy."
Presented by the Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Department of Commerce, GCOI is the largest statewide awards gathering of technology companies in Arizona. This year's event will be held on Thursday, November 13, at the Dodge Theatre from 4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Internationally recognized architect, artist and philosopher Paolo Soleri will be honored with a "Lifetime Achievement Award." Tickets for the prestigious awards gala that include the pre-award show cocktail reception, awards ceremony, strolling dinner and a VIP Backstage "Green Room" party can be purchased at http://www.aztechcouncil.org.
About the Arizona Technology Council
The Arizona Technology Council is a private, not-for-profit trade association founded to connect, represent and support the state's expanding technology industry. To promote economic growth and professional development in Arizona's technology sector, the Council provides members networking opportunities, business support and access to educational forums. The Council strives to distinguish Arizona as a leader in the technology community and offer resources that are exclusive to its members. To become a member or to learn more about the Arizona Technology Council, please visit http://www.aztechcouncil.org.