Maine Technology Awards

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
 6:15 PM - 9:30 PM
 In the Ballroom
 Eastland Park Hotel
 157 High Street, Portland  map

The Awards Finalists   

Technology Awards The Governor's Award for Technology Company of the Year   Blue Marble Geographics Recognition of Blue Marble complements a solid company, and confirms the importance of rewarding successful small technology businesses that stay in state, train and employ our technology graduates.   Fluid Imaging Exemplary success in taking technology developed in a Maine non-profit institution (Bigelow Laboratories for Ocean Sciences) and commercializing it into a multi-million dollar international business. Fluid Imaging has doubled Company employment in one year, received remarkable recognition and continues to develop new products and applications while expanding geographic sales distribution.   Quantrix Quantrix has grown past the start-up phase to become a solid corporate citizen within Maine's technology community. Its business strategy of enhancing its innovative software with a professional services team, plus its recruitment of international resellers, has enabled the company to achieve 100+ percent growth in sales within the past year. The executive team continues to give back to the community by serving on boards and committees that support the growth of technology in the state. Gazelle Company   CLYNK From its rapidly expanding presence as a leading provider of recycling services to Mainers, to its development of an Information System that is truly a paradigm shift in how to manage recyclables, CLYNK represents all of the entrepreneurial and innovative traits of a great Gazelle, and Maine, company.   Technology Systems Inc. Technology Systems Inc has exhibited break out performance in technology innovation and transition to military use. This has resulted in record sales and company growth, yet all the while it has maintained its identity as a people-centric, great place to work.   Tilson Technology Management Tilson Technology Management has proved itself a creditable Maine-based technology consulting firm, doubling its profits and number of employees for three consecutive years; from one to nine employees. Its strong commitments to find technology solutions that meet challenging business needs, remain independent, and provide superior customer service have stimulated and sustained its growth. CxO of the Year   Patrick Cunningham (Blue Marble Geographics) Cunningham has lead Blue Marble four years growing revenues and profits each year, organically with no outside funding, while doubling headcount. 2007 was a record sales year for the company. Cunningham attributes this success to bringing together a team of technologists that really enjoy their work and want to stay in Maine.   Peter Murray (Quantrix) The CxO of the Year should be someone who sets an example for others to follow. Pete meets that criterion handily - his technical expertise has lead to the creation of an exciting, fast-selling product offering real technological breakthrough for financial executives. His service to TechMaine and other entities has lead to the expansion of Maine's technology community. He exemplifies the leadership needed by Maine's technology community.   Ashok Nalamalapu (iCST) Ashok Nalamalapu's leadership has turned iCST into an award-winning company that has had a solid and reputable presence in Maine's IT market for more than a decade. New Technology of the Year   Parco Merged Media Parco Merged Media has developed a new receiver/antenna enclosure which is revolutionizing the installation of RFID location systems. In addition all of the components (except for the screws) are manufactured in Maine at companies including RF Technologies LLC (Auburn), Pettingill Ross (Gorham/Westbrook) and Thermo Plastics New England (Biddeford/Saco).   Pet Health Network By helping veterinarians worldwide communicate important treatment needs of their patients, our pets and four-legged family members can live longer healthier lives.   Second Signal Second Signal is a unique and affordable solution to manpower challenges faced by rural fire departments like those in Maine. Volunteers are working further than ever from their home towns and are often just outside dispatch range during the day. Second Signal brings them back when they're needed. Technology Innovator of the Year   Mike Farnsworth (Parco Merged Media) Mike Farnsworth has been instrumental in the design of a new receiver/antenna enclosure which is revolutionizing the installation of RFID location systems. Mike is a University of Maine (Orono) graduate in Mechanical Engineering.   Jeremy Knope (RainStorm Consulting) As co-creator and lead programmer of SiteTurbine, Jeremy Knope has crafted industry-leading web-based software which places Maine on the national map for enterprise website management. As a member of the Mac software development community, Jeremy's innovations have landed him mentions in the national press and the respect of his peers.   Peter Leopold (BioAnalyte) Peter has opened a window of opportunity for his cutting edge technology to be the basis of a very high brand value for Maine as a high-tech bioinformatics heaven. Peter is a great champion for Maine and a co-founder of TechMaine’s BioInformatics Special Interest Group. Best of the Web Awards Corporate Image   www.cgcraft.com (designed by cgCraft LLC) cgCraft is a highly dedicated web, print, and animation studio with a clean, crisp and organized site that remains artistically pleasing to the eye. The site exemplifies what cgCraft does for it's clients with an incredibly user friendly interface and easy to follow navigation.   www.insyt.biz (designed by Insyt New Media) Fresh ideas. Their motto sums up the Insyt New Media website. Where usability is key, this website shines. With an intuitive interface, color palette, and a little help from the programmers using AJAX technology, this website is a showcase for Insyt New Media. This website IS Insyt New Media.   www.susancollins.com (designed by Maine Coast Design) Lance Dutson has created a campaign site at the state level that could compete with the best political sites at the national level. The site incorporates great multimedia, integrates with the top social networking sites, makes it easy to contribute to the campaign, a great blog from Susan Collins herself and is updated everyday. Arts & Entertainment   www.bigeasyportland.com (designed by Pemaquid Communications) The Big Easy is Portland, Maine's premier night spot. The club wanted a new Web site that rocks as loud as they do. The Content Manager allows easy-self-publishing of upcoming events as well as multiple Photo Galleries of local bands in action on its stage. The design really makes you want to be there!   www.mymetromama.com (designed by Insyt New Media) Designed for moms on the go, usability is key for this site. The look and feel is tailored for the same end-user. Its pleasing to the eye and extremely easy to use. The informational resources on party planning, education, and more continually grow.   www.maineboats.com (designed by Maine Coast Design & Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors) MaineBoats.com was a redevelopment project that needed to integrate with a publication's workflow. Developed as a modified Drupal CMS, it includes Flash text replacement technology, custom templating, as well as dynamic Flash video, audio, and slideshow capability. Non-Profit   www.insidecolby.com (designed by Colby College) This Web site includes stories, photos, podcasts, blogs, and more. Current Colby students produce all the content, much of which is included in a printed magazine. The website provides a student perspective on life at Colby to prospective students.   www.midcoastmaine.com (designed by Pemaquid Communications) This site draws out the visually appealing nature of this part of the Maine Coast. For many Internet searchers, the site is a tourist gateway to the region and it was very important to the Chamber that the site, through its look and feel, compare favorably to similar sites for more well-known Downeast destinations.   www.tanzanianchildrensfund.org (designed by Integra Strategic Technologies) The Tanzanian Children's Fund is an exceptional organization, providing financial support to the Rift Valley Children's Village in Tanzania. E-Commerce   www.anniecatherine.com (designed by Pemaquid Communications) The site features exquisite stationery for any occasion, along with fine art prints, calendars and something racy called Go-Go Wrap! The company manages over 200 product listings in more than a dozen categories, along with order tracking and fulfillment, through a custom version of Pemaquid's Commerce Manager.   www.fetchdog.com (designed by Fetch Enterprises LLC) FetchDog.com is a best-in-class ecommerce, content and community site for passionate dog owners. The site delivers an exceptional customer experience through an innovative user interface design and the deployment of a broad array of cutting-edge ecommerce technologies that ease shopping and produce strong conversion.   http://rossignol.procommunity.net (designed by Insyt New Media) Designed for the Rossignol community with the e-commerce focusing on shop employees this website is as cutting edge as it gets. The cost of items for the employees is based on how they do on product training. The Insyt ProCommunity system is now used internationally.

The Agenda

• 6:15 p.m. - Registration
• 6:30 p.m. - Reception & Networking
• 7:30 p.m. - Awards Ceremony

---