The energy surrounding technology and innovation in the region is electric. TechNite 2022 will be a night to remember as we recognize the region’s best companies, innovators, and projects that continue to put Virginia’s Region 2 on the global map. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, libations, entertainment, and brief programming will kick off the evening followed by an exciting awards ceremony lifting up the entrepreneurs, founders, and companies fueling the region’s thriving ecosystem.
With awards for all areas of technology and innovation, these honors are designed to help celebrate the leaders shaping our community. We’re very excited to announce the nominees for the TechNite 2022 awards!
Entrepreneur Award
- Martin Angst, Rendyr
- Adam Donato, CardIsle
- William Ducker, Virginia Tech
Innovator Award
- David Ayares, Revivicor
- Rafael Davalos, Virginia Tech
- Dr. Robert Gourdie, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
- Richard Mansell, IVO Limited
- Steve Turner CytoRecovery
- John Robertson, DialySensors, Inc
- Bryan Speller, Eldor
- Christopher Williams, Virginia Tech
Leading Tech Company
- Nanci Hardwick, MELD Manufacturing
- Adam Sammons, Protos Security
- Kim Snyder, KlariVis
- David Wallenborn, P1Technologies
Regional Leadership
- Kathy Claytor, Delta Dental of Virginia
- Dr. Robert Gourdie, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech
- Jeff Graffeo, Clarkston Consulting
- Angela Joyner, Radford University
- Brett Malone, Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center
- Marc Nelson, City of Roanoke
- Wendi Pannell, Ozmo
Rising Star Award
- Amber Durham, Responsive Technology Partners
- Laura Godfrey, Bookelicious
- Russell Hertzberg, Ticket Spicket
- Brian Holstetler, NorthWinds Technology Solutions
- Dr. Spencer Marsh, Virginia Tech and The Tiny Cargo Company, Inc
- Tim Pote, Maroon Assistive
- Sarah Snider, Beam Diagnostics Inc.
- Kim Snyder, KlariVis
STEM-H Educator Award
- Richard Clark, Virginia Western Community College
- Heather Lindberg, Virginia Western Community College
- Matthew McHugh, Exelaration
- Dr. Susheela Shanta, Burton Center for Arts and Technology
- Kathleen O’Dell, Montgomery County Public Schools
- Amy White, Virginia Western Community College
Winners of all categories will be announced at TechNite 22 on Thursday, May 19, at the Taubman Museum of Art. Get your tickets today!
