The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced the finalists for the 2023 TAG Technology Awards, presented by EarthLink. As TAG’s preeminent award program, the TAG Technology Awards promote and celebrate the inclusive technology community throughout Georgia.
Each year, a select group of 24 industry technology leaders seeks out the best and brightest Georgia technology leaders and companies. The applicants describe their accomplishments and innovations and undergo a rigorous review that results in finalists being named to 12 awards. TAG has the opportunity to recognize these great technology leaders we have driving innovation.
“Georgia is a global hub for innovation – filled with leaders and organizations that are creating the next generation of ingenuity to make the world a better place.,” said Larry K. Williams, President and CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia. “These shining stars are shaping our future, and I’m proud to celebrate their achievements!”
This year, the TAG Technology Awards will recognize companies, organizations, and individuals in 12 categories. Finalists are listed in alphabetical order below:
Tech Evolution
- Apto Solutions
- CoreSite
- Georgia State University
- GoFan
- Judicial Innovations
Tech Leader of the Year – Government/Education/Non-Profit
- Steven Ferguson – Technical College System of Georgia
- Mat Mathews – Boys and Girls Club of America
- Sweta Sneha – Kennesaw State University
- Shawnzia Thomas – Georgia Technology Authority
- Ananias Williams – Georgia Department of Revenue
Tech Leader of the Year – Public
- Danielle Evans – Honeywell
- Kevin Gowen – Synovus
- Dustin Johnson – UCB
- Matthew Maxey – Synovus
- Ken Meyer – Truist
Tech Leader of the Year – Private
- Chris Brennan – Knapp, Inc.
- Sarah Butterfass – FanDuel
- Jeremy Duvall – 7Factor Software
- Jessie Pack – Scientific Games
- Stephen Pair – BitPay
Emerging Leader of the Year
- Chris Amos – NCR
- Rachel Carawan – PDI Technologies
- Nathalie Charlot – NCR
- Elon Ciriaco – Equifax
- Josh Hildebrandt – Georgia Technology Authority
- Praveen Sam – Honeywell
Innovation-Driven Company (Startup)
- Cooleaf
- CyberData Pros
- MSys Technologies
- Streamify
- WORKOPTI
Innovation-Driven Company (Small)
- BitPay
- Carpool Logistics
- Codoxo
- RightData, Inc.
- Vouch.io
Innovation-Driven Company (Mid-Market)
- AMI
- Azalea Health
- DataSeers
- Relay Payments
- Vital4
Innovation-Driven Company (Enterprise-Public)
- Honeywell
- Norfolk Southern (for Robust Track Maintenance)
- Norfolk Southern (for Visual Train Inspection)
- Synovus
- UCB
- UPS
Innovation-Driven Company (Enterprise-Private)
- FanDuel
- Reibus International
- SoftPath System
- Ware2Go
- The Weather Channel television network
Innovation-Driven Company (Government/Education/Non-Profit)
- Georgia Department of Revenue (for DRIVES)
- Georgia Department of Revenue (for Integrated Tax Solution)
- University of North Georgia