MASS TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ANNOUNCES SECOND GROUP OF FINALISTS FOR THE 2007 TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Boston, Mass., – July 18, 2007 – The Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc. announced the second group of finalists for the Council’s annual Technology Leadership Awards honoring Massachusetts companies and individuals who best exemplify leadership and excellence in business and technology. Unlike most technology awards, the Technology Leadership Awards recognize outstanding achievement in both the development and deployment of information technologies that address critical business issues.
The second group of Finalists for the Awards program, announced July 17, were in the following categories: CIO, CXO, Mover and Shaker and Buyer/User of the year.
CIO of the Year
John Halamka, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Jo Hoppe, Pegasystems
David Kamins, Litle & Company
Bill Oates, City of Boston
Rebecca Rhoads, Raytheon Company
CXO of the Year
Jane Cannon, Datavantage/ Commercialware
Jack Corrao, Newton Peripherals
Tom Murphy, Bit9
George O’Conor, Oco
Ashley Stephenson, Reva Systems
Mover & Shaker
Giles McNamee, McNamee Lawrence & Company
Linda Plano, Massachusetts Tech Transfer Center
Karl Ruping, IncTANK Ventures
Andy Updegrove, Gesmer & Updegrove
David Weinberger, Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard
Technology Buyer / User
Barrett Distribution Centers
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
EMC
Jordan’s Furniture
Wilson Farms
“As with the first round of finalists, all the nominees for this year’s Technology Leadership Awards demonstrate a commitment to innovation and accomplishment and exemplify the kinds of companies that will be contributing to our state’s ever-growing technology community going forward,” said Joyce Plotkin, president of the Mass Technology Leadership Council. “We look forward to unveiling the finalists in October – people and companies we believe are some of Massachusetts’ best and brightest.”
More than 180 submissions were received during the open nomination process. The Council’s Board of Trustees selected the finalists and a separate group of judges will determine the final winners. The winners will be announced at the Fall Awards Gala, October 18, 2007, at the Westin Copley Hotel in downtown Boston. The 2007 Awards Program is sponsored by Citizens Bank, Hosted Solutions, Invest Northern Ireland, Microsoft, Price Waterhouse, UBS, and UK Trade & Investment.
About The Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc.
The Mass Technology Leadership Council, Inc. is the only association that addresses the critical leadership issues of innovative software and technology-enabled companies. It is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and promoting the success of companies that develop and deploy technology. The Council conducts educational programs; hosts industry events; facilitates networking; sponsors research; advocates in favor of technology policies that promote innovation, entrepreneurship and competition; and recognizes industry-leading companies and people.
For Information Contact:
Joyce Plotkin
President
617- 437-0600, X16
tom@masstlc.org
Amy Krigman
Topaz Partners
781-404-2437
akrigman@topazpartners.com
