Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards

The Arizona Technology Council and Arizona Commerce Authority honors technology leaders and innovators from across the state with the 17th annual Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards.

For 2020, the awards program and tech showcase will be virtual due to the pandemic.

AGENDA

TICKETS

VISIT HERE to purchase early-bird tickets for the November 4 virtual event. Early-bird ticket prices end on Friday, October 2.

Early-bird tickets: Members: $50 | Non-Members: $75
After October 2: Members: $75 | Non-Members: $100

WINNERS AND FINALISTS FOR THE 2020 GCOI AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Honoring the leaders and visionaries making critical contributions to technology, bioscience and education throughout the state of Arizona, the Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority have announced winners of the Future Innovators of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards, as well as individual and company award finalists for the 2020 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards. The winners will be honored during GCOI, which will take place during a live virtual event on Wednesday, November 4 from 4 to 7:30 p.m.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
Vote for the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award winner by Friday, October 16.

BARBARA BARRETT
Secretary of the
United States Air Force

BRUCE WRIGHT
UA Tech Parks Founder and
Principal of B Wright Consulting

DON SLAGER
Chief Executive Officer
Republic Services Inc.

FLETCHER McCUSKER
Chief Executive Officer
UA Venture Capital

Sponsorship Opportunities:

GCOI sponsorship packages range in price from $2,500 – $25,000.
Contact events@aztechcouncil.org for more information.

About the Virtual Tech Showcase:

Arizona is emerging as one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the nation. Arizona may be a young state, but it is the grit and personality of the local technology companies and vendors that set it apart. There is no better place on earth to launch and scale innovative ideas that tackle the toughest tech challenges. Featuring award finalists, sponsors and partners, the Tech Showcase will include over 50 companies virtually showcasing their innovations, culture and future here in Arizona. Invite your staff and colleagues to experience and enjoy Arizona’s exciting the tech community.

PRESENTING SPONSORS

PARTNER SPONSORS

Pacific Office Automation | Wallace, Plese + Dreher | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | brightguest | KEO Marketing | TGen | R3EWaste | Castelazo Content | PADT | Expedient | Iron Mountain