2021 NCET Tech Awards winners to be honored July 15
Some of the winners in the 2020 NCET Tech Awards pose with their awards during the event's hybrid virtual/in-person celebration in October.
Photo: Frank Haxton / Digiman Studio
NCET will host its annual Tech Showcase and Awards Gala alongside the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Awards on July 15. Now in its 14th year, the NCET Tech Awards celebrate Northern Nevada individuals and companies “who have greatly enhanced the growth and prestige of the technology community,” according to a June 22 press release, while the EDAWN Awards “recognize the people and resources that have played an integral part in contributing to the growth of our community.” “This year’s awardees reflect a diverse array of industries and specialties, and we are thrilled to honor these companies and individuals, especially after prevailing over COVID-19 obstacles,” Dave Archer, CEO of NCET, said in a statement. “Furthermore, this is NCET’s first fully in-person event since the pandemic began, and we are looking forward to bringing so many bright minds in technology together for an evening of networking and celebration.” The event is slated for 5 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Tickets and information are available at www.ncetawards.org. The 2021 NCET Tech Awards winners are as follows:
Hall of Fame: Haws Corporation
NCET President’s Award: Rod Jorgensen, Nevada Small Business Development Center
Technology Company of the Year: MessageDesk
Aviation / Aerospace Company of the Year: Iris Automation
Architectural / Engineering Firm of the Year: OneStudio D+A
Brewer / Distiller of the Year: Bently Heritage Estate Distillery
Food Manufacturer / Processing Company of the Year: Damon Industries
IT Support Company of the Year: Great Divide IT Consulting LLC
Logistics Company of the Year: World Options Brokerage
Manufacturing Company of the Year: Innovative Drive
Medical / Health Services Company of the Year: Nevada Health Link
Software Company of the Year: Nevaka
Technology Nonprofit of the Year (TIE): Pathways to Aviation and Reno Philharmonic
Tech Startup of the Year: NVO Construction
Creative Services Organization of the Year: Noble Studios
Financial Services Organization of the Year: Greater Nevada Credit Union
Professional Services Organization of the Year: The Applied Companies
Technologist of the Year (TIE): Ryan Baskharoon, PacStates and Tim Miles, Sierra Miles Group, LLC
Technology Educator of the Year: Kendra Marsh, Spanish Springs High School
Rising Star - Creative Services: Guinivere Clark, PBS Reno
Rising Star - Professional Services: Evynn McFalls, The Abbi Agency
Rising Star - Technical Services: Willis Allstead, Noble Studios
