Illinois Technology Association Announces Finalists for 12th Annual CityLIGHTS Awards Gala

SOURCE: Illinois Technology Association (ITA)

 

Apr 18, 2011 14:15 ET

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CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – April 18, 2011) – The panel of industry, government, education, and civic judges has determined the finalists for the 2011 ITA CityLIGHTS Awards.

“ITA is thrilled to see such a high level of accomplishment in 2010,” stated Fred Hoch, President, ITA. ”The activity level and the broad application of technology across vertical industries continues to thrive in Illinois. There are so many great organizations calling Illinois home — our only regret is we cannot include them all!” 

2011 ITA CityLIGHTS Awards Finalists are:

CEO of the Year Award:
Michael D. Alter, SurePayroll
Adam Caplan, Model Metrics
Niko Drakoulis, Akoo International
Robert Figliulo, SPR Companies
Dave Shea, Corptax
Jai Shekhawat, Fieldglass
Andrew Sieja, kCura

Technologist of the Year Award:
Alex Bratton, Lextech Labs
Michael Fineberg, SurePayroll
Laurie E. Lasseter, WMS Gaming
David Rowe, Echo Global Logistics
Mohammad Shahidehpour, IIT
Irv Shapiro, Ifbyphone

Newcomer Award:
Apparel Media Group
BrightTag
GiveForward
InContext Solutions
Lextech Labs
SoCore Energy
TapMe

New Concept Award:
FanGo Software Systems
MentorMob, Inc.
Nuvixa
PVPower
Red Foundry
Socioclean
VesselTek BioMedical

Rising Star Award:
Aircell
Backstop Solutions Group
crowdSPRING
Obtiva
SAVO
Total Attorneys
Vibes Media

Lighthouse Award:
Allscripts
CareerBuilder
Groupon
GrubHub
SurePayroll
Trustwave
vAuto.com

Best Strategic Use of Technology Award:
Allstate Insurance Company
Chicago Transit Authority
Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation
HyperQuest, Inc.
MJSI, Inc.
Parts Town

Voting closes April 29 at 5pm. Vote today!

Winners will be announced at the 12th ITA CityLIGHTS Awards Gala. 2011 winners join a list of reknown and accomplished companies and individuals, including Smart Signal, Mayor Richard M. Daley, NAVTEQ, SPSS, Aleri, Glen Tullman, Linda Darragh, and Tech Cocktail founders Eric Olson & Frank Gruber, among others. 

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