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RALEIGH – The North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) honored the 2022 NC TECH Awards finalists and winners at the annual NC TECH Awards Gala held at the Raleigh Convention Center on November 29, with 700 guests in attendance. With the support of presenting sponsor Cherry Bekaert, NC TECH recognized organizations and individuals for excellence and innovation in technology and business.
“This year has been a strong one for the tech community, as evidenced by the volume of nominations and applications for this awards program and the record-setting support from over 80 sponsors,” said Brooks Raiford, NC TECH President & CEO. “We’re pleased to highlight such a diverse mix of organizations and leaders at this year’s event,” he added.
After a nomination period earlier this year, finalists and winners were chosen in a two-stage review process, led by the accounting firm Cherry Bekaert, in partnership with an independent selection committee. 2022 will be Cherry Bekaert’s seventh year as presenting sponsor of the NC TECH Awards.
“As we are each year, the team at Cherry Bekaert is highly impressed with the innovative and generous companies recognized at the 2022 NC TECH Awards. In our role throughout the selection process and in support of the event, we get the chance to celebrate the inspiring leadership and technological advancements that drive economic growth in our state. We congratulate each of the outstanding finalists and winners,” said Cherry Bekaert Partner and NC TECH Board of Advisors member Megan Hutchinson.
The 2022 winners
Technology Corporate Award Winners
- Diversity, Equity + Inclusion in Tech: Ablr
- AgTech/CleanTech: Ecobot
- BioTech/HealthTech: Pharmacy Quality Solutions
- FinTech/InsurTech: Debtbook
- NC HQ Tech Company: Pendo
- Software Solutions: Ekos
- Great Tech Places to Work (Multiple Winners)
- Method, Inc, Netsertive, PetScreening, RapidScale and SAS
Use of Technology Award Winners
- Analytics/Big Data: Premier Inc
- AI + Data Analytics: mesur.io
- Cyber Security: Deutsche Bank
- Digital Transformation: Duke Energy (XRLAB/Virtual Crew)
- Manufacturing + Supply Chain: Ndustrial
- Public Sector Project: Mecklenburg County
- Tech for Good: CrossComm
Individual Award Winners
- Chief Information Officer (CIO) Of the Year: Bill Pappas, EVP & Head of Global Technology and Operations – MetLife
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the Year: Chuck Kesler, CISO – Pendo
- Tech Difference Maker of the Year: Daisy Magnus-Aryitey, Co-Executive Director – Code the Dream
- Tech Woman of the Year: Angie Bailey, Director of Broadband Infrastructure Office – North Carolina Department of Information Technology
- Public Leader of the Year: Representative Dean Arp, NC House of Representatives (Union County)
- TECH CEO of the Year: Todd Olson, Co-Founder – Pendo
- Beacon Award (Outstanding Achievement): Dan Roselli, Co-Founder, RevTech Labs, Managing Partner & Investment Committee Member, CFV Ventures
In addition, NC TECH named the Top Ten Startups to Watch. Companies recognized included:
Clinispan Health, Edison Marks, Essential Personnel, FastQSR, LLC, FLYP., Klearly, Pro-Ficiency, ROWND, Salem Cyber, and Truentity Health.
View all finalists and winners here.
