Automation Alley, Michigan’s largest technology business association, announced the winners of its 14th Annual Awards Gala today at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit.
Automation Alley’s Annual Awards Gala is the region’s most prestigious event honoring technology organizations and their leaders. The event celebrated the accomplishments and continued growth of the individuals and companies moving Southeast Michigan’s technology economy forward.
This year’s Awards Gala featured a special video presentation featuring important figures from Automation Alley history to honor the organization’s 15th anniversary, as well as remarks from Master of Ceremonies Cindy Pasky, CEO of Strategic Staffing Solutions; David Hay, senior director of the office of the executive chairman and chairman of the board at Kelly Services, Inc.; Doug Smith, senior vice president of strategic partnerships and government affairs for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation; and Automation Alley Executive Director Ken Rogers.
“It’s an exciting time to be in business in Southeast Michigan. More than any time in recent history, being a business owner means having the opportunity to make a significant impact on the surrounding community, the quality of life in our region, and our reputation around the world,” Rogers said to the sold-out crowd of 400 attendees. “That opportunity is spurring the creation of new businesses in our area, startups that are seeking not only to turn a profit but also to make their mark on the landscape of metro Detroit.”
Award winners were chosen based on a combined score, which took both a public online vote and the votes of the new Luminary Committee into consideration. The Luminary Committee was comprised of a group of regional leaders.
2014 Awards Gala winners include:
• Automation Alley Member Company of the Year: Comau
• Educational Program of the Year (sponsored by Kelly Services): Michigan Advanced Technician Training Program (MAT2)
• Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by Foster Swift Collins & Smith): David Wang and Ronny Chiang (BEET Analytics Technology, LLC)
• Global Trader of the Year: Firstronic LLC
• Technology Company of the Year: Detroit Labs
Source: Automation Alley
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