Press Release

Winners of 2008 Top 10 Awards Announced

Local individuals and organizations recognized for technological achievement

Louisville, KY (9/30/08) – The Technology Network of the Greater Louisville Region recently announced the recipients of its 2008 Top 10 Awards.  The awards recognize individuals and organizations in ten categories for outstanding achievements in technology intensive projects or initiatives.

The ceremony was in conjunction with the IdeaFestival and the awards were presented during a sold-out dinner on Friday, September 26th at the Kentucky International Convention Center.  The event featured keynote speaker, Bridget Brennan - a pioneer in developing marketing and sales strategies that appeal to women.

Congratulation to winners of the 2008 Top Ten Awards:

Community Service Award: Innovative Productivity - Closing the digital divide

Innovative Use of Technology: Charah, Inc. - Going green: Coal ash into sustainable materials

Technology Executive of the Year: Joseph DeVenuto, Norton Healthcare - Leadership through innovative teamwork

Leadership Award: Don Justice, Sullivan University - Shaping the next generation IT workforce 

Education Award: JCPS Project Science Math and the Right Technology - Tech knowledge for a brighter future

Women in Technology: Sharon Shrout, Jefferson County Public Schools - Intergrading technology in to teaching

Entrepreneur Award: Lopa Mehrota, Testtoob.com - Science, fun and friendship combine online

Student Technology Leadership Award: Eastern High School - High School Help Desk

Distinguished Technology Company of the Year (55 employees or less): Neuronetrix, Inc.  - Medical Tech breakthrough for an enhanced life

Distinguished Technology Company of the Year (56 employees or more): UPS - Advanced technology enabled expansion

About Technology Network:
The Technology Network serves as the voice of technology and a catalyst for competitive advantage in the Greater Louisville region.  Its membership represents technology professionals in business, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and other private and public entities working to solve complex business problems. The Technology Network is coordinated through GLI as part of a public/private partnership with Louisville Metro Government.  For more information, contact Christina Shadle at (502) 625-0207.

Press Release

Winners of 2008 Top 10 Awards Announced

Local individuals and organizations recognized for technological achievement

Louisville, KY (9/30/08) – The Technology Network of the Greater Louisville Region recently announced the recipients of its 2008 Top 10 Awards.  The awards recognize individuals and organizations in ten categories for outstanding achievements in technology intensive projects or initiatives.

The ceremony was in conjunction with the IdeaFestival and the awards were presented during a sold-out dinner on Friday, September 26th at the Kentucky International Convention Center.  The event featured keynote speaker, Bridget Brennan - a pioneer in developing marketing and sales strategies that appeal to women.

Congratulation to winners of the 2008 Top Ten Awards:

Community Service Award: Innovative Productivity - Closing the digital divide

Innovative Use of Technology: Charah, Inc. - Going green: Coal ash into sustainable materials

Technology Executive of the Year: Joseph DeVenuto, Norton Healthcare - Leadership through innovative teamwork

Leadership Award: Don Justice, Sullivan University - Shaping the next generation IT workforce 

Education Award: JCPS Project Science Math and the Right Technology - Tech knowledge for a brighter future

Women in Technology: Sharon Shrout, Jefferson County Public Schools - Intergrading technology in to teaching

Entrepreneur Award: Lopa Mehrota, Testtoob.com - Science, fun and friendship combine online

Student Technology Leadership Award: Eastern High School - High School Help Desk

Distinguished Technology Company of the Year (55 employees or less): Neuronetrix, Inc.  - Medical Tech breakthrough for an enhanced life

Distinguished Technology Company of the Year (56 employees or more): UPS - Advanced technology enabled expansion

About Technology Network:
The Technology Network serves as the voice of technology and a catalyst for competitive advantage in the Greater Louisville region.  Its membership represents technology professionals in business, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and other private and public entities working to solve complex business problems. The Technology Network is coordinated through GLI as part of a public/private partnership with Louisville Metro Government.  For more information, contact Christina Shadle at (502) 625-0207.

About Charah

Charah®, Inc. is a leading ash management provider for the coal-fired electric utility industry. Based in Louisville, KY, Charah provides a complete line of ash management services including landfill construction, management & operations; bottom ash processing & marketing; fly ash sales; GreenFill™ engineered fill services; ash pond management; Integrated Gasification Combine Cycle (IGCC) slag beneficiation; gypsum handling, and limestone grinding and handling.

Charah is a charter member of the EPA’s Coal Combustion Products Partnership (C2P2) which encourages beneficial use of coal by-products. In April 2005, Charah was awarded the C2P2’sfirst place award for Innovation by the EPA for outstanding achievement in increasing the amount of coal-combustion products (CCPs) beneficially used in its patent-pending ash-based packaged concrete. In July 2008, Charah received its second C2P2 award, this one for Partnership recognizing its unique concrete packaging facility at AmerenUE’s Labadie Plant in Missouri.

Back to Press Release Archive

About Charah

Charah®, Inc. is a leading ash management provider for the coal-fired electric utility industry. Based in Louisville, KY, Charah provides a complete line of ash management services including landfill construction, management & operations; bottom ash processing & marketing; fly ash sales; GreenFill™ engineered fill services; ash pond management; Integrated Gasification Combine Cycle (IGCC) slag beneficiation; gypsum handling, and limestone grinding and handling.

Charah is a charter member of the EPA’s Coal Combustion Products Partnership (C2P2) which encourages beneficial use of coal by-products. In April 2005, Charah was awarded the C2P2’sfirst place award for Innovation by the EPA for outstanding achievement in increasing the amount of coal-combustion products (CCPs) beneficially used in its patent-pending ash-based packaged concrete. In July 2008, Charah received its second C2P2 award, this one for Partnership recognizing its unique concrete packaging facility at AmerenUE’s Labadie Plant in Missouri.

Back to Press Release Archive