Winners Announced at the 11th Annual EDAWN Existing Industry Awards Event

The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), dignitaries, community guests and Title Sponsor, Western Turf and Hardscapes, celebrated the success and contributions of existing primary companies in the Greater Reno-Sparks area during the 11th Annual Existing Industry Awards Event, held at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.

An impressive number of companies (69) were nominated from Washoe County, Storey County, Reno, Sparks, and Fernley, as well as local nonprofits, and were recognized for their valuable contributions.

“Each year, EDAWN’s Existing Industry Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of our region’s businesses who make up the backbone of our economy,” said Taylor Adams, President and CEO of EDAWN. “These awards stand as a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation, and we’re honored to recognize and showcase their resilience, growth, and commitment to our community.” See the full press release

2023 Industry Awards Winners

List of Winners

Tech Innovation Award	Nevada Nanotech Systems
Philanthropy Hero – Small	PK Electrical
Philanthropy Hero – Large	Noble Studios
Employees First Award-Large	U.S. Ordnance
Small But Mighty	Coalition Snow
Leader In Sustainability-Small	Aqua Metals
Leader In Sustainability-Large	Patagonia
Manufacturing Excellence Award-Small	Triad Plastic Technologies
Manufacturing Excellence Award-Large	ARGU America, Inc.
	RIX Industries
Engagement With Education Award-Small	JK Architecture Engineering
Engagement With Education Award-Large	Arrow Electronics
Community Partner Award	Reno Housing Authority
Company Of The Year Award-Large	Sierra Nevada Corporation
Presidents Award	Right To Start

2023 EIA Event Sponsors

Thank you to this year’s Existing Industry Awards (EIA) event sponsors! As a sponsor, your contribution is vital to continue to acknowledge and support the outstanding efforts put forth by companies in our region. We cannot succeed without the generosity of supporters like you.

Title Sponsor

Venue Sponsor

Food Sponsor

Beverage Sponsor

Award Sponsor

Video Sponsor

Photo Sponsor

Program Sponsor

View previous year award winners

2022 Industry Awards

List of Winners

Tech Innovation Award	HORIBA Instruments
Philanthropy Hero – Small	River City Logistics, Inc.
Philanthropy Hero – Large	NOW Foods
Employees First Award-Small	PK Electrical
Employees First Award-Large	Elemental LED
Small But Mighty	Rowdy, LLC
Leader In Sustainability-Small	Outlaw Soaps Inc.
Leader In Sustainability-Large	nZero
Manufacturing Excellence Award-Small	Halogen Systems, Inc.
Manufacturing Excellence Award-Large	Dragonfly Energy Corp.
	Trex Company, Inc.
Engagement With Education Award	ITS Logistics
Community Partner Award	PBS Reno
Company Of The Year Award-Small	Atlas Magnetics Co.
Company Of The Year Award-Large	Panasonic Energy of North America
Presidents Award	Nevada Cares Campus

2021 Industry Awards

List of Winners

Tech Innovation	ITS Logistics
Covid Champion	Custom Ink
Corporate Citizen Small	Red Dot Management, LLC
Corporate Citizen Large	Monin
Employees First Small	Iris Automation
Employees First Large	Bombora
Small But Mighty	American Duchess
Leader In Sustainability	Fulcrum BioEnergy
Manufacturing Excellence Small	Nutrient Survival
Manufacturing Excellence Large	Haws Corporation
Engagement with Education Small	TrainerRoad
Engagement with Education Large	Intuit
Community Partner	Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Company of the Year Small	Tahoe Trail Bar
Company of the Year Large	Nature’s Bakery
President’s Award	Artown

2021 Industry Awards Program

2019 Industry Awards

October 17, 2019

Tech Innovation	Figure Technologies
Corporate Citizen Small	KPS3 Marketing
Corporate Citizen Large	UPS
Employees First Small	Full Tilt Logistics
Employees First Large	NOW Foods
Small But Mighty	GroupGets LLC
Leader In Sustainability Small	Itronics
Leader in Sustainability Large	Switch
Manufacturing Excellence	ERG Aerospace
Engagement with Education	Bender Group
Community Partner	1 Million Cups Reno
Company of the Year Small	Davidson’s Organics Teas
Company of the Year Large	Alchemy
President’s Award	The Village on Sage Street

2018 Industry Awards

October 24, 2018

Biggest Little Wow	Strykagen
Corporate Citizen Small	CVirtual
Corporate Citizen Large	Patagonia
Employees First Small	Orthopaedic Implant Company
Employees First Large	Chewy.com
Small But Mighty	HIDEit Mounts, Inc.
Leader In Sustainability Small	Creative Coverings Linen Rentals & Sales
Leader in Sustainability Large	Haws Corporation
Manufacturing Excellence Small	Revision Brewing Company
Manufacturing Excellence Large	NOW Foods
Partnership with Education	Panasonic Energy of North America
Community Partner	NCET
Company of the Year Small	Rubik Environmental, Inc.
Company of the Year Large	Elemental LED, Inc.

2017 Industry Awards

October 24, 2017

Biggest Little Wow	Bombora, Inc.
Corporate Citizen Small	Full Tilt Logistics
Corporate Citizen Large	Server Technology
Employees First Small	Healing HealthCare Systems, Inc.
Employees First Large	Patagonia
Founders Award	Damon Industries
Leader In Sustainability Small	Dragonfly Energy
Leader in Sustainability Large	NOW Health Group, Inc.
Manufacturing Excellence Small	Moment Skis
Manufacturing Excellence Large	Sierra Nevada Corporation
Partnership with Education	Switch
Community Partner	Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County
Company of the Year Small	Gyford Productions, LLC
Company of the Year Large	Grand Rounds

2016 Industry Awards

October 13, 2016

Biggest Little Wow	Abaris Training Resources, Inc.
Corporate Citizen Small	Kimmie Candy
Corporate Citizen Large	ITS Logistics
Employees First Small	Noble Studios
Employees First Large	CustomInk
Founders Award Small	Davidson’s Organics
Founders Award Large	Jensen Precast
Leader In Sustainability Small	Speed of Air
Leader in Sustainability Large	Tesla
Manufacturing Excellence Small	CalRamic Technologies, LLC
Manufacturing Excellence Large	Server Technology
Partnership with Education	Charles River
Community Partner	Nevada Industry Excellence
Company of the Year Small	Drone America
Company of the Year Large	Clear Capital

2015 Industry Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the 2015 Existing Industry Awards!

We truly appreciate your investment and commitment to the region.

Biggest Little WOW: Filament

Corporate Citizen Award: Burkhart Dental

Employees First Award: Advanced Precision Inc.

Founders Award: Sierra Nevada Corporation

Leader in Sustainability: Fortifiber Corporation

Manufacturing Excellence Small Award: Itronics Inc.

Manufacturing Excellence Large Award: Lincoln Electric Cutting Systems

We Think Local Award: Sports Attack

Community Partner Award: Truckee Meadows Water Authority

Company of the Year-Small: Bristlecone Holdings

Company of the Year-Large: Server Technology

President’s Award: Reno Sparks Cab Co. and Whittlesea Checker Taxi/Bell Limousine

2014 Industry Awards

Congratulations to the winners of the 2014 Existing Industry Awards!

We truly appreciate your investment and commitment to the region.

Biggest Little WOW: Access Event Solutions

Corporate Citizen Small: Computerized Screening Inc.

Corporate Citizen Large: Haws Corporation

Employees First: Fortifiber Building Systems Group

Founders Award: EP Minerals

Leader in Sustainability: Trex Company Inc.

Supply Chain Excellence: AVA Logistics

Think Local Small: AD Hawk

Think Local Large: Belnick Inc.

Community Partner: Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority

Company of the Year-Small: NevadaNano

Company of the Year Large: NOW Foods

President’s Award: Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center

(L. Lance Gilman, Roger William Norman, Don Roger Norman)