AWARD RECIPIENTS NAMED IN SECOND ANNUAL WOMEN TECH AWARDS

AWARD RECIPIENTS NAMED IN SECOND ANNUAL WOMEN TECH AWARDS

Women Tech Council and MountainWest Capital Network Recognized

Six Award Recipients from 16 Finalists  

SALT LAKE CITY,Sept. 21, 2009 – Six women were recognized Friday at the second annual Women Tech Council and MountainWest Capital Network Women Tech Awards, which recognizes technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies, and are key contributors to the community.

Award presenters from EnergySolutions, Ernst & Young, Epic Ventures, Novell, USTAR, and Workman Nydegger recognized the following women:

·         Carine Clark, Symantec – Leadership Excellence

·         Cindy L. Snow, ContentWatch – Technology Trailblazer

·         Carolyn B. McClain, Novell – Technology Innovator

·         Angela Trego, Ph.D., P.E., ATK Space Systems – Rising Star

·         Nicole Toomey Davis, Governor’s Office of Economic Development – Community Builder

·         Cynthia Furse, Ph.D., LiveWire Test Labs and University of Utah – Education  Excellence

Lex Watterson, president of MountainWest Capital Network, said, “This unique Award program will continue to grow as it recognizes great women who provide leadership in technology and business here in Utah.”

The six recipients were recognized from a group of 16 outstanding finalists.

“Recognizing these women also gives us an opportunity to honor the great companies that foster their careers,” said Cydni Tetro, executive director, Women Tech Council and CMO at FamilyLink. “We were overwhelmed by the support these companies made to their finalists.”

Marguerite Hancock, associate director of Stanford Program on Regions of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, keynoted the sold out event. 

Each Award Recipient received a hand-crafted statue entitled “Defying Gravity,” specially designed for the event by award-winning artist Andrew smith.  A selection committee from private industry, venture, government and academic communities selected the finalists and award recipients.

About Women Tech Council
Founded in 2007, the Women Tech Council was designed to be an advocate for women who are currently working for technology companies and for those that may work for businesses in other market sectors working with technology in their job roles.  We provide leadership, resources and mentoring for women while maintaining a strong bond with the business community supporting avenues for top technology talent and visible sponsorship opportunities. We support women-owned and women-operated technology companies. We pride ourselves on recognizing women leaders and entrepreneurs in the technology business and supporting them.  For membership or other information, go to www.womentechcouncil.org or email info@womentechcouncil.org.

About MountainWest Capital Network
Founded in 1983 and based in Salt Lake City, MountainWest Capital Network is devoted to supporting entrepreneurial success through networking, educational events, fostering the dynamic flow of information about capital formation and distribution, and recognizing and rewarding performance.  Members include a broad mix of business leaders, entrepreneurs, venture capital providers, professional consultants, attorneys, bankers, accountants, etc.. In addition to networking events, premier programs that MWCN provides to the business community include the Utah 100 Program, Entrepreneur of the Year and the Utah Deal-Flow Report. Membership information is available through the MWCN website www.mwcn.org or via email at info@mwcn.org.                                                          ###