Blog Post: 2008 GCOI Nominations Deadline Extended

Presented by the Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Department of Commerce, the Governor's Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) is the largest statewide awards gathering of technology companies in Arizona. This year's event will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Dodge Theater.

The annual black-tie optional gala recognizes companies, individuals and academic organizations that demonstrate excellence in innovative technological advancement and delivers an insider-look at emerging, small, and established companies, carefully chosen by a selection panel to showcase innovation and growth potential.

This "Academy Awards" of technology and innovation convenes the local community of leaders and business trendsetters and is a "must attend" event for anyone who wishes to celebrate the advancement of cutting-edge innovation.

The deadline for nomination applications for the 2008 Governor's Celebration of Innovation has been extended through Thursday, August 14, 2008. Click here to nominate your company!

Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:

Individual Awards
William F. McWhortor Community Service Leader of the Year
Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year

Company AwardsPioneering Innovation
Green Innovator of the Year
Innovator of the Year - Start-Up Company
Innovator of the Year - Small Company
Innovator of the Year - Large Company
Innovator of the Year - Academia

To find out more about the awards or to apply, click here.