Portland, OR – February 10, 2012 – TechAmerica Oregon announced today the selection of Dr. Don Kania, President and Chief Executive Officer of FEI Company, as the 2012 Technology Executive of the Year and Ms. Kirby Dyess, Principal of Austin Capital Management, with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Both awards will be presented at this year’s Oregon Technology Awards ceremony to be held at the Portland Art Museum on May 9, 2012.

“Both Don and Kirby represent the best of the Oregon tech community,” said Kari Naone, TechAmerica’s interim Regional Vice President for Oregon. “We are thrilled to be able to honor their outstanding contribution to our community and the industry as a whole at our spectacular event.”

The Oregon Technology Executive of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards are chosen by a selection committee comprised of the program’s previous Technology Executive of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. Nominations are generated by the committee and from the technology community at large.

Dr. Don Kania has been FEI’s President and Chief Executive Officer since 2006. He has expanded FEI solutions in traditional markets of materials science and semiconductors into new industries worldwide, such as natural resources (including oil and mining operations) and life sciences. FEI is a leading diversified scientific instruments company, featuring electron and ion-beam microscopes and other instruments for nanoscale applications across many industries.

“I am proud to represent all of FEI’s employees around the globe in receiving this important recognition from TechAmerica,” said Dr. Kania.

Kirby Dyess is the first woman awarded the TechAmerica Lifetime Achievement Award.

When informed of her selection Ms. Dyess noted, “I am truly honored and humbled by the selection. I have been blessed to have worked for and with some of the greatest leaders who always pushed me beyond what I thought I could do and taught me so very much, and a family who always encouraged me to take some risks. I thank TechAmerica for the award and the selection committee for their consideration and support.”

In 2003, Ms. Dyess formed, and is currently the Principal of Austin Capital Management LLC, where she evaluates, invests in, and assists early stage companies. Previously, Ms. Dyess worked for Intel Corporation for 23 years, where she held a variety of positions including Vice President and Director of Human Resources, Vice President and Director of New Business Development, and Director of Operations for Intel Capital. Currently Kirby severs on the board of directors of three public companies, Chairs the board of Prolifiq SW Inc. and serves as a director for Compli, both privately owned companies.

To learn more about this year’s Oregon Technology Awards program, brought to you by TechAmerica Oregon and presented by Cresa Portland and UnitedHealthcare, please visit http://www.oregontechawards.com.

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About TechAmerica
TechAmerica is the leading voice for the U.S. technology industry – the driving force behind productivity growth and jobs creation in the United States and the foundation of the global innovation economy. Representing approximately 1,000 member companies of all sizes from the public and commercial sectors of the economy, it is the industry’s largest advocacy organization and is dedicated to helping members’ top and bottom lines. TechAmerica is also the technology industry’s only grassroots-to-global advocacy network, with offices in state capitals around the United States, Washington, D.C., Europe (Brussels) and Asia (Beijing). Learn more about TechAmerica at www.techamerica.org.

PORTLAND, Ore. – May 20, 2011 – TechAmerica Oregon announced its 2011 Oregon Technology Award winners in a ceremony held last night at the Portland Art Museum. The winners represent the year’s top Oregon and Southwest Washington-area technology companies in four categories: System/Hardware, Software, Technology-Service and Rising Star, as well as the Cool Product of the Year, which was selected via live voting at the event.

“We received many compelling applications this year from a wide range of innovative local technology companies that we’re fortunate to have in our region,” said Jennifer Bosze, Regional Vice President of TechAmerica Oregon. “The selection committees had a difficult job choosing only a handful of these companies to be recognized, and we thank them for their assistance as well as the event sponsors and volunteers whose continued support makes it possible for us to hold this event year after year.”

The annual Oregon Technology Awards program, now in its third year managed by TechAmerica Oregon, celebrates excellence and achievement in the region’s technology industry. This year’s celebratory event provided sponsors and attendees an opportunity to invest in Oregon’s future innovators with proceeds going to support local math, science and technology education. The 2010 Awards program generated over $12,500 for the Oregon Robotics Tournament and Outreach Program (ORTOP), and nearly$2,000 for Chess for Success.

System/Hardware Company of the Year
FLIR Systems, Inc.

Software Company of the Year
Jive Software

Technology-Service Company of the Year
EthicsPoint, Inc.

Rising Star Company of the Year
Elemental Technologies, Inc.

The Cool Product of the Year was decided upon last night via a live vote. Event attendees used their mobile devices to select one of three finalist products as the winner. Results were tabulated and announced in real-time. The winner of this award is:

Cool Product of the Year
Elemental Technologies, Inc. – Elemental Live

Gregory K. Hinckley, President of Mentor Graphics, was also honored as the Executive of the Year, and the Richard “Dick” I. Knight, former Tektronix executive, the Lifetime Achievement recipient. A selection committee made up of the program’s previous Technology Executive of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients chose these winners from a group of nominees that came in from committee members as well as the greater technology community.

The Oregon Technology Awards Program is produced by TechAmerica Oregon and supported by various generous financial and in-kind sponsors. The presenting sponsors of the 2011 event are CresaPartners and UnitedHealthcare. Other sponsors include Woodruff Sawyer & Co., First Tech Federal Credit Union, KMPG LLP, Spitball Media, Zurich, McClenahan Bruer Communications, Pop Art, Inc., USI, Stoel Rives LLP, Perkins Coie LLP and Spirit Media. To learn more about the Oregon Technology Awards, please visit http://www.oregontechawards.com.

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About TechAmerica
TechAmerica is the leading voice for the U.S. technology industry – the driving force behind productivity growth and jobs creation in the United States and the foundation of the global innovation economy. Representing approximately 1,200 member companies of all sizes from the public and commercial sectors of the economy, it is the industry’s largest advocacy organization and is dedicated to helping members’ top and bottom lines. TechAmerica is also the technology industry’s only grassroots-to-global advocacy network, with offices in state capitals around the United States, Washington, D.C., Europe (Brussels) and Asia (Beijing). It was formed by the merger of AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association), the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) and the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association (GEIA). Learn more about TechAmerica at www.techamerica.org.

Dozens of nominations received for System/Hardware, Software, Tech Services, Rising Star and Cool Product

PORTLAND, Ore. – March 18, 2011TechAmerica Oregon (formerly the Oregon Council of AeA) announced today the finalists for the 2011 Oregon Technology Awards. The winners for each category will be unveiled at the Oregon Technology Awards ceremony on May 19, 2011, at the Portland Art Museum in Portland, Ore.

This annual Oregon business event celebrates excellence and achievement in the region’s technology industry, and honors one outstanding Technology Executive of the Year. The Executive of the Year award winner was previously announced February 4, 2011, with this year’s honor going to Gregory K. Hinckley, president of Mentor Graphics. This year, the Oregon Technology Awards will also celebrate a Lifetime Achievement award for Richard “Dick” I. Knight, a former Tektronix executive.

The night will provide an opportunity to invest in Oregon’s future innovators with proceeds from the evening event going to support math, science and technology education. The 2010 TechAwards programs generated $15,000 to support the Oregon Robotics Tournament and Outreach Program and Chess for Success.

“The variety of Oregon companies that were selected by our independent committees is truly impressive,” said Jennifer Bosze, regional vice president, TechAmerica Oregon. “These companies represent a wide range of technology sectors, and we are excited to highlight them as they continue to influence technology development throughout Oregon.”

The Oregon Technology Award finalists were selected from approximately 66 entries representing a broad range of companies within five categories. Three finalists were selected in each of the categories. The 2011 Oregon Technology Award finalists are:

System/Hardware Company of the Year
FLIR Systems, Inc.
nLIGHT Corporation
TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc.

Software Company of the Year
Digimarc Corporation
Jive Software
Tripwire, Inc.

Technology-Service Company of the Year
EthicsPoint, Inc.
Iovation, Inc.
Smarsh Inc.

Rising Star Company of the Year
Elemental Technologies, Inc.
Jama Software
Janrain, Inc.

In addition to the finalists named above, three products have been named finalists for this year’s Cool Product of the Year. This award will be voted on live at the May 19 event using live voting technology.

These finalists are:

Cool Product of the Year
Elemental Technologies, Inc. – Elemental Live
FLIR Systems, Inc. – Scout PS Thermal
InFocus Corporation – IN3916 Interactive Projector

To learn more about this year’s Oregon Technology Awards ceremony, please visit http://www.oregontechawards.com.

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About TechAmerica
TechAmerica is the leading voice for the U.S. technology industry – the driving force behind productivity growth and jobs creation in the United States and the foundation of the global innovation economy. Representing approximately 1,200 member companies of all sizes from the public and commercial sectors of the economy, it is the industry’s largest advocacy organization and is dedicated to helping members’ top and bottom lines. TechAmerica is also the technology industry’s only grassroots-to-global advocacy network, with offices in state capitals around the United States, Washington, D.C., Europe (Brussels) and Asia (Beijing). It was formed by the merger of AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association), the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) and the Government Electronics & Information Technology Association (GEIA).Learn more about TechAmerica at www.techamerica.org.

2011 Lifetime Achievement Winner

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Dick Knight, 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, celebrates with family.

2011 TechAwards Ceremony

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Sam Blackman, CEO, Elemental – Winner in the Cool Product of the Year and Rising Star Categories.

2011 TechAwards Ceremony

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Mike Harnish, CTO of EthicsPoint, accepts the Technology-Service Company of the Year award.

2011 TechAwards Ceremony - System/Hardware Company of the Year

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Angelo Brewer, Sales & Distribution Manager, FLIR Systems, accepts the System/Hardware Company of the Year award.

2011 TechAwards Ceremony

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Greg Hinckley, President, Mentor Graphics – 2011 Oregon Technology Executive of the Year.

2011 TechAwards Ceremony - Software Company Award

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Jive Software, Software Company of the Year, celebrating together.

Past Winners

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Jennifer Bosze, Regional VP of TechAmerica, with Technology Executives of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award Winners.

2011 TechAwards Ceremony

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Presenting Sponsor, UnitedHealthcare’s David Hansen with Dick Knight, 2011 Lifetime Achievement Recipient.

2011 TechAwards Ceremony

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Attendees’ text in their vote for the Cool Product of the Year category.

2011 Presenting Sponsors

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Presenting Sponsor, Craig Reinhart, CresaPartners (left) and Allen Alley (right) stand with Greg Hinckley, Mentor Graphics, 2011 Technology Executive of the Year.

2011 Welcome Reception

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Guests network at the 2011 Welcome Reception

The Awards

Celebrating excellence and achievement in Oregon’s technology industry since 1984

The Oregon TechAwards celebrates excellence and achievement in the region’s technology industry and honors one outstanding Technology Executive of the Year. In addition, five individual industry segment and product awards will be presented during the evening, recognizing recipients for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to the community and to the industry.

As we celebrate our industry, the night will also provide an opportunity to invest in our future innovators with proceeds from the evening going to support math, science and technology education.

The Award Categories

Technology Executive of the Year
Presented to the Technology Executive whose leadership has made the biggest, positive impact in their industry and to the greater Oregon and SW Washington community.

2012 Technology Executive of the Year

Lifetime Achievement Recipient
The award recognizes an individual whose impact, influence and work within the Oregon Technology community has resulted in significant success of the organization(s) to which the nominee has been associalted and to the region’s technology community as a whole.

2012 Lifetime Achievement Recipient

System/Hardware Company of the Year
Presented to the System/Hardware Company that has made the biggest positive impact to their industry and to the region. The company’s primary source of revenue and profit is through the design, manufacture and/or sale of hardware products or systems comprised of physical elements.

Nomination deadline is February 17, 2012.

Software Company of the Year
Presented to the Software Company that has made the biggest positive impact to their industry and to the region. This company’s primary source of revenue and profit is through the design, license and/or sale of software products or systems.

Nomination deadline is February 17, 2012.

Technology-Service Company of the Year
Presented to the Technology-Service company that has made the biggest positive impact to their customers and to the region. This company’s primary source of revenue and profit is through the fulfillment of one or multiple technology services. Such service may be provided as a subscription, hourly charges or other business models. Examples of such technology services are internet service providers, web development services, IT solution providers and telecom service providers.

Nomination deadline is February 17, 2012.

Rising Star Company of the Year
Presented to the company that has made significant progress in the past year. This technology company’s growth in the past year puts it on track to make a positive impact in their markets and on the regions technology community.

Nomination deadline is February 17, 2012.

Cool Product of the Year
Presented to the company that has developed, and/or introduced a cool product sometime in the most recent 18 months, and had a significant demonstrable success in the past 12 months. The product can be a hardware, software or technology-service product, which is innovative and has created significant new opportunity for the company.

Nomination deadline is February 17, 2012.

National Awards Program
In addition to this local awards program, TechAmerica offers the American Technology Awards. Nominations are currently open for this annual event that will take place on June 13, 2012. Please go here to submit your nomination. Once on the nomination page, scroll down and hit the nominate button. If you have any questions about TechAmerica’s national awards program, please contact emily.silverman@techamerica.org or 202-595-3076.

PORTLAND, Ore. – February 4th, 2011

TechAmerica Oregon announced today the selection of Greg Hinckley, president of Wilsonville, Oregon-based Mentor Graphics, as the 2011 Technology Executive of the Year, and Dick Knight as the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Both awards will be presented at this year’s Oregon Technology Awards ceremony to be held at the Portland Art Museum on May 19, 2011.

“It is very rewarding to acknowledge two Oregon technology executives that have given so much back to education,” said Jennifer Bosze, regional vice president, TechAmerica Oregon. “Greg and Dick have not only proven to be unparalleled leaders throughout their respective careers, but also dedicated and engaged community leaders.”

Greg Hinckley
This year’s Executive of the Year has been instrumental in helping Mentor Graphics grow as both an employer in Oregon and leader in the electronic design automation (EDA) industry by finding operational efficiencies without significantly impacting headcount and by expanding the company’s product line into more sophisticated areas affecting electronics. Mentor Graphics’ brand of electronic design automation (EDA helps thousands of engineers conquer challenges in the increasingly complex worlds of board and chip design.

Mentor Graphics employees have proven to be strong advocates of technology education in Oregon and Hinckley is no exception. He currently serves as the advisory board of the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science at Portland State University where he personally helps fund Ph.D. candidates. In addition, Hinckley oversees the Mentor Graphics Foundation board of directors, which guides donations to FIRST Robotics and the ISEPP Science and Technology Lecture Series in Portland (for which tickets are made available to K-12 and science educators).

Dick Knight
Dick Knight receives the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the industry and his advocacy for education. He served in executive roles during 18 years at Tektronix, the origin of more start-ups than any company in Oregon. Prior to Tektronix, he was president and COO of SARIF, a display start-up. For the past decade he has focused on supporting science, engineering and math education, including serving as interim dean of engineering and as vice president of university relations at Portland State University.

Among his many volunteer activities, Knight is vice chair of the Saturday Academy board and serves on the steering committee of ETIC’s K-12 education initiative. He has served on the boards of OMSI, the TechStart Education Foundation, and was board chair for Oregon AeA (now TechAmerica). He has served on many advisory boards including the PSU’s Maseeh College, OHSU’s Coastal Margins and Ocean Prediction program, and he assisted in the design of Beaverton’s unique Health and Science High School. He was also co-chair of the group that brought the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair to Portland in 2004.

The Oregon Technology Executive of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards are chosen by a selection committee comprised of the program’s previous Technology Executive of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. Nominations are generated by the committee and from the technology community at large.

To learn more about this year’s Oregon Technology Awards program, brought to you by TechAmerica Oregon and presented by CresaPartners and UnitedHealthcare, please visit http://www.oregontechawards.com. At the site, nominations are currently being accepted for the following awards: System/Hardware Company of the Year, Software Company of the Year, Technology-Service Company of the Year, Rising Star Company of the Year and Cool Product of the Year.

For More Information, Contact:
Jeff Hardison
McClenahan Bruer Communications
jeff@mcbru.com / 503-546-1009 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              503-546-1009      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Jennifer Bosze
Regional Vice President
TechAmerica Oregon
jennifer.bosze@techamerica.org / 503-624-3608