2012 Governor's Technology Awards
September 19, 2012 at the L'Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge

Congratulations to all of our 2012 Governor's Technology Awards Winners! 

Signature Sponsors
    

Supporting Sponsor

OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY
Presented to an individual who has advanced the technolgy sector in the region; must have commited time or resources to benefit technology businesses in the region or must have made a major personal contribution toward advancing policies and/or legislation supporting growth of the technology industry in the region and/or State.
 

 Charles F. D'Agostino (could not be present), Executive Director of the Louisiana Business and Technology Center

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Presented to a teacher or instructor in the K-12 public or private, higher education institution, technical school or training company; must be an outstanding example of "Information Age Educator" using current technologies to educate, motivate and inspire students to develop careers in technology fields.
         

Dr. Sheryl Abshire, Calcasieu Parish School, accepts her award from Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne

GROWTH COMPANY/ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
Presented to a Company or Organization that demonstrates significant rate of growth over the past year.  Growth rate may be demonstrated in revenue, products and services sold, and/or number of employees.
         

Rick Gremillion accepts the award for Geocent, LLC from Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne.

TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Presented for a product that (1) has a major mpact in significant markets, (2) has strong potential for sales growth beyond the region, and/or (3) has potential to be a "transforming technology" for future innovation.
         

Dr. Erez Allouche accepts the award for his patented Geopolymer Concrete technology from Michael Olivier, Committee of 100, and also LTC Chairman

BEST APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
Presented to a company, educational, scientific, charitable institution, government agency or authority or individual that has creatively applied technology in a manner that results in a meaningful developmental improvement in the areas of process, practice, service and/or support for the betterment of the region or industry.
         

Paul Morton, Harbor Telematics, accepts the award for their custom-engineered hardware, wireless and unique system for cranes from Michael Olivier, Committee of 100, and also LTC Chairman

"COUP d'TECH"
Presented to a company that has a revolutionary spirit.  Based on a technology product or service that can be considered unusual, cutting edge or innovatiove; is unique in some way with the ability to distiniguish itself from others and can help the State economically and as a technology leader.  The Coup d'Tech Award can be any technolgy implemented in any industry.
         

Kerry Kirby, 365 Connect, LLC, accepts the award for their Locate, Lease and Live Platform from Michael Olivier, Committe of 100, and also LTC Chairman

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2012 GOVERNOR'S TECHNOLOGY AWARDS WINNERS!

From left to right:  Mike Olivier (Committee of 100), Paul Morton (Harbor Telematics), Dr. Erez Allouche, Dr. Sheryl Abshire (Calcasieu Parish School), Kerry Kirby (365 Connect, LLC), Rick Gremillion (Geocent), and Mark Lewis (LTC President)

OTHER EVENT PHOTOS

Keynote Speaker, Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne

L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Governor's Technology Awards Luncheon Ballroom

Cox Business Signature Sponsor & Table Sponsor (Thank you for your support!)

CommTech Industries Table Sponsor (Thank you for your support!)

ITT Technical Institute Table Sponsor (Thank you for your support!)

A very special Thank You to all of our Table Sponsors!

Charter Business
Committee of 100
CommTech Industries
Geocent, LLC
Gulf South Business Systems & Consutlants, Inc.
ITT Technical Institute
LANtec of Louisiana
Louisiana Business and Technology Center
Louisiana Tech University
The Online Incentives Exchange
Susco Solutions, LLC
Turner Industries Group, LLC
University of New Orleans
Waldemar S. Nelson and Company
365 Connect, LLC