FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Sarah Johns, CEO
775-391-0407, Sarah@NCET.org
RENO, Nev. (April 28, 2025) — Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (popularly known as NCET) will host its annual Tech Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Celebrating its 18th year milestone, the NCET Tech Awards celebrate Northern Nevada individuals and companies who have greatly enhanced the growth and prestige of the technology community. Key awards provided include Most Inspiring Technology Company of the Year, Technologist of the Year, Sustainability Company of the Year, the Lithium Loop Award, and Innovator of the Year.
“We are thrilled to enter our 18th year of hosting our notable technology awards program,” said Sarah Johns, CEO of NCET. “This year’s winners have made a significant impact on our local business and entrepreneurship landscape, and we are incredibly honored to celebrate them this year.
“The NCET Tech Awards can serve as a catalyst for growth, recognition, and new opportunities for both individuals and organizations within Northern Nevada’s tech landscape. It is a must-attend event for anyone wanting to meet and engage with our community’s tech elite,” Johns said.
The 18th Annual NCET Tech Awards will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Grand Sierra Resort – Tahoe Ballroom. Tickets are open to the public and are on sale now.
Please join NCET in congratulating the following 2025 winners:
NCET Tech Awards:
- Hall of Fame: Full Tilt Logistics
- Most Inspiring Technology Company of the Year: SNC
- Sustainability Company of the Year: Redwood Materials
- Lithium Loop Award: University Center for Economic Development (UNR)
- Startup of the Year: io
- Best Overall Use of AI Company of the Year: Sierra Miles
- Best Overall Use of Robotics Company of the Year: Cartwheel Robotics
- IT Support / Cybersecurity Company of the Year: PacStates
- Logistics Company of the Year: Novo Logistics
- Manufacturing Company of the Year: AEONrv
- Consumer Packaged Goods Company of the Year: Shortie’s Candle Company
- Medical Health Services Company of the Year: Sierra Medical Center, Northern Nevada Health System
- SaaS Company of the Year: Sigellac
- Professional Services Organization of the Year: Holland & Hart
- Nonprofit of the Year: Latino Research Center
- Public Sector Innovation Award (Municipality or Team): Nevadaworks
- Construction / Construction Services Company of the Year: SR Construction
- Technologist of the Year: Alax Vong, KPS3
- Sustainability Leader of the Year: Richard “Dick” Bartholet, UCED
- Technology Advocate of the Year: Ryan Baskharoon, PacStates
- Educator of the Year: Pavel Solin, NC Lab
- Innovator of the Year: Della Washington, HeavyFoot Weight
- Public Sector Innovation Award (Individual): Michael Van Houten, POOL/PACT
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About NCET
Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, Northern Nevada’s largest educational and networking organization, is a member-supported nonprofit organization that produces educational and networking events to help people explore business and technology. NCET’s award-winning programs include the annual NCET Business Expo and NCET Tech Awards, the monthly Biz Bite and Special Event luncheons and the monthly Tech Wednesday and Biz Talk events. NCET is funded by memberships, sponsorships and program revenues, and receives no state or federal funding. NCET is not affiliated with the State of Nevada nor the University of Nevada. For more information, visit www.NCET.org.
