2016 Existing Industry Award Nominees

BIGGEST LITTLE WOW

The first category is Biggest Little WOW. This category is designed to recognize companies in an exciting, unique, innovative line of business that contributes to the overall diversity of the region.

Abaris Training Resources Inc
American Duchess Inc.
Bombora
Broomstick, LLC
Capstak
Chrysallis
Flirtey
Jimmy Beans Wool
SonoCine´, Inc.
StrykaGen

CORPORATE CITIZEN AWARD

Our next category recognizes companies that give back to the community via financial contributions, in-kind donations, and employee participation.

The nominees for the Corporate Citizen Award Small are:

Damon Industries
Diggin’ Your Dog, LLC
Kimmie Candy

The nominees for the Corporate Citizen Award Large are:

Charles River
Cintas Corporation
ITS Logistics
Panasonic Energy of North America
Server Technology
Teleperformance USA, Inc.

EMPLOYEES FIRST AWARD

Investment in employee development, and recognition and retention of existing employees is more important than ever as the community continues to grow and add jobs.

Nominees in the Category of Employees First Award Small are:

Gyford Productions, LLC
Healing HealthCare Systems Inc.
Jimmy Beans Wool
Noble Studios

The Nominees for the Employees First Award Large are:

Amazon
Anixter
CustomInk
ITS Logistics
Patagonia Works
Petco
Teleperformance USA, Inc.

FOUNDERS AWARD

Each year we recognize those companies that have been doing business in the region for more than 40 years and are continuing to grow and prosper. At the event, we will be recognizing one small and one large company in this category.

LEADER IN SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

Our next category is designed to recognize those companies that manufacture a product or provide a service which enables their customers to conserve natural resources or to a company which has implemented resource saving or recycling initiatives.

Nominees for the Leader in Sustainability Award Small are:

Gyford Productions, LLC
Speed of Air
USA Fleet Solutions
Nominees for the Leader in Sustainability Award Large are:
AZZ Galvanizing
Better World Books
EP Minerals
ITS Logistics
Tesla

MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE AWARD

This next award recognizes those who have developed a unique manufacturing process or have implemented process improvements with measurable outcomes.

The nominees for the Manufacturing Excellence Small category are:

CalRamic Technologies LLC
Intellilum, Inc.
SonoCine´, Inc.
Vital Systems
The nominees for Manufacturing Excellence Large Are:
Angie’s Artisan Treats, LLC
Eaton
Fortifiber Building Systems Group
Server Technology
Sierra Packaging & Converting

PARTNERSHIP WITH EDUCATION

We added this next award in 2016 in order to recognize those companies that have actively engaged with education partners (at any level) to support and participate in internship and apprenticeship programs, collaborate on curriculum, provide scholarships, and create ongoing relationships with education.

And boy do we have a great group of nominees!

The nominees for the Partnership with Education Award are:

Amazon
Better World Books
Charles River
Speed of Air
Teleperformance USA, Inc.
Zulily

COMMUNITY PARTNER

EDAWN could not accomplish its strategic objectives without the help and support of many community partners. These are entities which have supported EDAWN’s efforts in business attraction, retention, workforce development, or entrepreneurial development.

The nominees for the Community Partner Award are:

Education Alliance of Washoe County
NCET
Nevada Industry Excellence
RISE Academy for Adult Achievement
Washoe County School District, Department of Signature Academies & CTE

COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Our Company of the Year Category is for superstars that stand out in a number of different areas and are great representatives of success in the region.

The nominees for Company of the Year Small are: