Thank You To Our Incredible Nominees & Sponsors For The 2021 Existing Industry Awards And Congratulations To The Winners!
2021 Industry Awards Winners
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
2021 Existing Industry Awards Press Release
Reno, Nev. (October 21, 2021) – The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), dignitaries, community guests and Title Sponsor, NOW Foods, celebrated the success and contributions of existing primary companies in the Greater Reno-Sparks area at the 9th Annual Existing Industry Awards Event held at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.
47 companies from Washoe County, Storey County, Reno, Sparks, and Fernley, as well as local nonprofits, were recognized for their valuable contributions.
2021 EDAWN Existing Industry Awards 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
“The existing primary companies in Northern Nevada make up the backbone of our regional economy. They are responsible for approximately 50% of our jobs. This event provides an opportunity to the community to thank these companies and let them know we truly appreciate their investment, commitment to the region and their many contributions to our economic vitality” said Mike Kazmierski, CEO of EDAWN.
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About EDAWN:
The Economic Development Authority off Western Nevada is a private/public partnership established in 1983. EDAWN is committed to adding quality jobs to the region by recruiting new companies, supporting the success of existing companies, and assisting new forming companies to diversify the economy and have a positive impact on the quality of life in Greater Reno-Sparks.
Contact: Brian Bosma, Manager, Business Retention & Expansion
775-829-3712, bosma@edawn.org
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View previous year award winners
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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
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)