Wednesday, May 12, 2010
5:30 PM Reception; 7:00 - 9:00 PM Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Greater Richmond Convention Center
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RichTech's Annual Technology Stars Awards Gala has become the premier event honoring outstanding individuals, corporate and community leaders, entrepreneurs and pioneers in the Greater Richmond region. Every year RichTech recognizes and celebrates the best and brightest technology stars!
2009 Finalists & Winners
Nominations are closed. All submissions are due Friday, March 5th.
The IBM Community Catalyst Award
That individual or organization that has made significant impact on the growth of technology in this region, and/or the advancement of Greater Richmond as a center for technology innovation.
The Computer Resource Team Educator Award
That educator or school program that provides exceptional technology leadership and encourages students to pursue higher education or training in engineering, math, and the sciences.
The Cherry Bekaert & Holland Emerging Company Award
That local technology company that has demonstrated recent growth in revenues and/or employees - a company whose recognized accomplishments and prospects demonstrates the ability to achieve commercial success.
The Technology Builder Award
That institution or organization that delivers technology solutions and/or services to internal or external clients that drive business or operational efficiencies.
The Vaco Technology Innovation: Financial & Professional Services Award
That company or organization whose use of new or existing technology in finance and professional services vertical creates or significantly enhances new processes, methodologies and/or services for their or others benefit.
The Cisco Systems & Packet360 Technology Innovation: Healthcare Award
That company or organization whose use of new or existing technology in the healthcare vertical creates or significantly enhances new processes, methodologies and/or services for their or others benefit.
The Technology Innovation: Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail Award
That company or organization whose use of new or existing technology in manufacturing, distribution and/or retail that creates or significantly enhances new processes, methodologies and/or services for their or others benefit.
The Chairman's Award Sponsored by Altria
The Chairman’s Award, sponsored by Altria, is presented annually to an individual or organization that has made a significant impact on the growth of technology in this region, and/or the advancement of Greater Richmond as a center for technology innovation.
This award recognizes RESULTS that are the product of great leadership, great execution, great process implementation, great innovative ideas, and great talent.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Reception Sponsor
Investment: $5,000
Benefits:
Meet the Finalists Reception hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on its 23rd floor (April 20, 2010)
- Recognition as Reception Sponsor at the VIP "Meet the Finalists" Reception at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
- Speaking opportunity at "Meet the Finalists" Reception
- 4 invitations to "Meet the Finalists" Reception
- Sponsor name/logo included on signage around the Federal Reserve Bank
Awards Gala Reception (May 12, 2010)
- Recognition as Reception Sponsor at the Gala Reception
- Sponsor name/logo printed on cocktail napkins & bar signage
- Sponsor name/logo included on signage around the reception
- Sponsor name/logo appears in the awards program
- Sponsor table at the Gala (8 seats)
- Centerpiece signage prominently displaying company name on your table
- Preferred seating, with a clear view of the podium
- Sponsorship recognition at podium during awards presentation
- Crystal gift presented to you at the Gala
Coffee Bar Reception (following the Gala)
- Sponsor logo printed on dessert bar signage
- Sponsor name/logo printed on cocktail napkins
Award Sponsor
Investment: $4,500
Benefits:
- The award will be renamed using your company name
- Presentation of award at Gala
- Recognition as Award Sponsor on web site and electronic newsletter
- 8 tickets to dinner
- Prominent signage at event
- Crystal presented to you at the Gala
- Recognition on all printed event materials
- 4 invitations to "Meet the Finalists" Reception
- Recognition at "Meet the Finalist" Reception