Finalists Include Technology Visionaries and Leaders of the Industry
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Apr 16, 2013) - The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) Board of Directors is proud to announce the finalists for the 2013 ITA CityLIGHTS Award. The finalists include:
"We are thrilled to recognize the CityLIGHTS Award Finalists who do so much to help the local technology ecosystem thrive," said Fred Hoch, CEO & President, ITA. "The efforts of this group of finalists truly support the local technology industry to grow, provide much needed talent, and shine a national light on the local tech industry. The ongoing work of these nominees has a direct impact on our mutual success."
Winners of all 2013 ITA CityLIGHTS Awards will be named at the Gala on May 9, 2013, at historic Chicago Union Station. Tickets are available and the public is welcome to attend. The event is an opportunity for the industry to connect with entrepreneurs, industry and civic leaders, company executives and investors in the region for an evening of dining, socializing, and celebration. This diverse group comes together annually for ITA CityLIGHTS with a focus on the role of technology in Illinois and the expansion and support of breakthrough technology not only as a stand-alone business but also within established companies.
CityLIGHTS is the largest gathering of technology executives in the state of Illinois and is now in its 14th year.
Award categories include the Rising Star Award, the Lighthouse Award, the Technologist of the Year Award, the CEO of the Year Award, the Trailblazing Award, the Prominent Woman in Tech Award, the Outstanding Technology Development Award and the CityLIGHTS Award.
ITA thanks the 2013 ITA CityLIGHTS Sponsors including Presenting Sponsor, Grant Thornton, Gold Sponsors Chicago Board of Trade Building, kCura, Nokia, and KPMG, and Event Sponsors Authentify, Lantern Partners, Marketwired, and SurePayroll for their continued support and making the event possible.
About the Illinois Technology Association
The Illinois Technology Association (ITA) is the driving force behind Illinois' vibrant technology industry. ITA's extensive lineup of curated member programs and services address three key critical areas: growth, talent, and visibility. By leveraging the connections and expertise of its more than 600 member companies representing a workforce that is 50,000 strong and growing, the ITA provides the ecosystem growing technology companies need to succeed. For more information, visit www.illinoistech.org, follow the ITA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/itabuzz, and view the ITA's Facebook profile at www.facebook.com/illinoistechnology.
Contact Information:
Contact:
Dorothy Radke
Illinois Technology Association
312.924.1044
dradke@illinoistech.org