Congratulations to All the TechNite 2023 Awards Nominees

The energy surrounding technology and innovation in the region is electric. From small startups to mighty technology and biotechnology companies, revolutionary innovation is happening from right here in our region. The RBTC’s annual awards celebration TechNite 2023 will be a night to remember as we spotlight the region’s best companies, innovators, researchers, IT professionals and projects that continue to elevate the success of Roanoke and New River Valleys on a globalscale.

Heavy hors d’oeuvres, libations and entertainment will kick off the evening followed by an exciting awards ceremony showcasing the entrepreneurs, professionals, founders, and companies fueling the region’s thriving ecosystem. Following true TechNite tradition, the evening will transform into an After Party further celebrating the 2023 winners.

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 2023 awards!

Entrepreneur Award

John “Dr. Bob” Robertson, Virginia Tech Professor and CEO Rametrix Technologies
Kim Snyder, KlariVis
Alex Hyler, CytoRecovery
Henry Bass, Automation Creations, Inc.
Jon Hagmeier, Veracity

Innovator Award

Britney Conrad, Lobo Learning
Feng Lin, Fermi Energy
Bill Fizer, Lodging Technology
Webster Santos, Virginia Tech
Dr. Eli Vlaisavljevich, Virginia Tech Biomedical Engineering & Mechanics Department (BEAM)
David Raymond, Virginia Cyber Range
Chad Burchett, Trova Commercial Vehicles
Aileen Helsel, Carilion Innovation
Luke Allison, MOVA Technologies, Inc.

Leading Tech Company

Regional Leadership

Angela Pope Dickerson, Bullish & RBTC’s DEI Committee/Blacks In Technology
David Salzberg, Carilion Clinic
Dr. Brett Malone, Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center
Harvey Brookins, National Bank of Blacksburg & RBTC’s DEI Committee/Blacks In Technology
Jonathan Sweet, Pulaski County
Matt McHugh, Exelaration
Nick Conte, Carilion Clinic
Marianne McAfee, ecosystem supporter and RBTC founder
Marc Nelson, City of Roanoke Economic Development