Events

TechConnect hosted the inaugural Spirit of Innovation Awards Banquet  on October 22 at the Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown.

The Spirit of Innovation Awards are an opportunity to celebrate successes in innovation in West Virginia, and to recognize individuals and organizations who are leaders in supporting innovation and innovation-based business development.  With many exciting developments underway in our state’s innovation and technology economy, the goal of this award program is to showcase success stories and inspire others who have an entrepreneurial spirit.  We wish to thank those who took the time to nominate individuals and firms for these awards.  Your participation is vital to our success, and we appreciate your efforts.

2013 Award Winners

2013 StartUp Innovation of the Year Award
Dr. Marjorie Darrah, eTouchSciences

2013 Student Innovators of the Year
Racheal Fetty and Caleb Greathouse, Glenville State College

2013 Outstanding Woman in Technology
Dr. Stephanie Skolik of Huntington

2013 Innovator ofthe Year Award
Dr. Xingbo Liu

2013 Investor Recognition Award
Michele O’Connor, West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust
 

Sponsors

Platinum Level Sponsorship of the Innovator of the Year Award:  Jackson Kelly

Platinum Level Sponsorship of the Investor Recognition Award: Steptoe & Johnson

Platinum Level Sponsorship of the Student Innovator of the Year Award: West Virginia University

Platinum Level Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Commerce

Platinum Level Sponsorship of the Outstanding Woman in Technology Award: Marshall University

Platinum Level Sponsorship of the StartUp Innovation of the Year: West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation

Gold Level Sponsors: Arch Coal