Congratulations to the 2024 Excellence in Technology Award Winners!
Congratulations to the truly inspiring winners of the 2024 Excellent in Tech Awards, held on September 27. Watch for a full recap along with event photos, including photo booth shots, in the near future!
Springfield Tech Council hosted the Excellence in Technology Awards on Friday, September 30, at the White River Conference Center, attended by a lively crowd of over 250 tech enthusiasts. The evening was full of recognition and celebration as winners in 16 categories were announced, highlighting the area’s dynamic tech scene. Recognizing our peers at the Excellence in Technology Awards is essential to STC’s mission to unify and amplify the professional tech community in the Ozarks.
The event was made possible through the support of premier sponsor Arista Networks, alongside additional event sponsors HBS and Semperis. STC was pleased to announce a new Visionary Sponsor partnership with O’Reilly Auto Parts, one of the largest specialty retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories in the United States. O’Reilly Auto Parts will join the engaged group of existing sponsors including Founding Sponsor Pitt Technology Group, Visionary Sponsors SRC and Jack Henry, and Cornerstone Sponsor CNH Reman.
“This event is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the amazing talent and innovation in Springfield’s tech community,” said Emily Reed, STC’s executive director. “We’re grateful for the ongoing enthusiasm from the tech community and the interest this event creates. We’re excited to partner with O’Reilly Auto Parts to advance our goals of elevating tech, showcasing local talent, and creating community.”
The 2024 Excellence in Technology Award winners are:
Rising Star
Kayla Paden - Bass Pro Shops
Educator of the Year
Dr. Ravi Thambusamy - Missouri State University
Solution Designer of the Year
Jason Mendez - Bayada
Project Manager or Coordinator of the Year
Angela N. Grant - Jack Henry
Tech Professional of the Year, Small Team
Phillip Tillotson - JMARK
Tech Professional of the Year, Large Team
Jacob McClanahan - City Utilities of Springfield
Sales Person of the Year
Stephanie Kern - Losh Network Services
Programmer, Analyst, or Developer of the Year
Jack Horst - CNH Reman
Top Speaker STC Squared
Chris Crosby - Next Level Solutions
Top Exhibitor Booth STC Squared
CPI Technologies
Technology Executive of the Year, Small Business
Mike Lofaro - SW Business Solutions
Technology Executive of the Year, Large Business
David Markley - Stronghold Data
Community Impact
Pitt Technology Group
Network Provider of the Year
SpringNet Broadband
Technology Services Provider of the Year
JMARK
Volunteer of the Year
Dan Watson - Springfield Tech Council
View a full list of this year’s Excellence in Technology Award finalists
Coverage from Springfield Business Journal
