RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — The Council for Entrepreneurial Development will recognize several of the state’s leading high-tech and life science companies and executives at its 20th annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards on June 21.

The event will take place at the American Tobacco Historic District in Durham.

Awards to be presented include:

  • Entrepreneurial Excellence
  • Deal of the Year-Public
  • Deal of the Year-Private
  • Outstanding Service to Entrepreneurs
  • Technology of the Year
  • Start-up of the Year
  • FastTrac Tech Company of the Year
  • Community Impact
  • Growth Company of the Year
  • Chairman’s Service Award
  • To register, see: www.cednc.org/programs/entrepreneurial_excellence_awards/2006/registration/