A few moments of recognitionA few moments of recognition

Catalyst &Innovation Excellence Awards

Founder’s Award

Hosted and sponsored byHosted and sponsored by

• Paul McCraven

• Chris Cerrito

• David Mitchell

The Catalyst AwardsThe Catalyst Awards

We present a

Catapult [to move or spring up suddenly, quickly, or forcibly from the Greek katapéltēs, to throw completely]

To honor our mission as

the Catalyst [to cause something to move or happen]

2011 Technology Policy Leadership 2011 Technology Policy Leadership

The Catapult Award

Past Winners:• State Senator Gary LeBeau• DECD Commissioner Joan McDonald

• The Connecticut Economic Resource Center

• House Majority Leader Denise Merrill

2011 Technology Policy Leadership 2011 Technology Policy Leadership

Victor BudnickManaging Director, Ironwood Capital

Board member since 2007CTC Chair of Audit Committee

The Catapult Award

Past Winners:• State Senator Gary LeBeau• DECD Commissioner Joan

McDonald• The Connecticut Economic

Resource Center• House Majority Leader Denise

Merrill

2011 Volunteer of the Year2011 Volunteer of the YearThe Catapult Award

Past Winners:• Tony Allen• Vinny Kiernan• Beth Alquist• Ira Yellen & Carol Pride

2011 Volunteer of the Year2011 Volunteer of the YearThe Catapult Award

Frank J. Marco, Esq. Partner, Wiggin and Dana LLP

Board member since 2004CTC Chair of Public Policy Committee

Past Winners:• Tony Allen• Vinny Kiernan• Beth Alquist• Ira Yellen & Carol Pride

Peter Hicks 2010-2011 Board President

Crossroads Venture Group

Liddy Karter Executive Director,

Crossroads Venture Group

The Crossroads of Ideas & Capital ™

Welcome to…Frank Milone 2012-2013 Board President

Crossroads Venture Group

The Crossroads of Ideas & Capital ™

The Crossroads of Ideas & Capital ™

Leonard Vignola Partner, Beacon Partners

CVG Board member since 1974

The Crossroads of Ideas & Capital ™

The 2011 Innovation Excellence Award

The 2011 Innovation Excellence Award

The Connecticut Technology Council presents an annual award to a company which exemplifies:

“the qualities that serve as a model for the Connecticut spirit of excellence in innovation.”

Given to the CTC member which has displayed technology leadership in its industry vertical, increased market share and been recognized for innovation by its peer or trade groups and industry analysts.

Past Award Winners

2004 – ATMI2005 – Pitney Bowes2006 – Sonalysts2007 – Open Solutions2008 – Fuel Cell Energy2009 – United Technologies2010 – ESPN

Sponsored by First Niagara, Dickstein Shapiro LLP, and Open Solutions

2011 Innovation Excellence Award

2011 Innovation Excellence Award

TangoeCharlie Gamble, Senior Vice President

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