NASHVILLE TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL ANNOUNCES 2010 TECHNOLOGY AWARD WINNERS

Top technology talent is recognized at Nashville Technology Council’s annual awards gala

NASHVILLE, TN – October 29, 2010– Last night, the Nashville Technology Council announced the official winners of the 2010 “Feel the Beat” Technology Awards at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. The awards acknowledge individuals and companies whose success has helped grow Greater Nashville into a nationally recognized hub for technology.

In addition to the category presentations, special recognition was given to Chris Beck and Patrick Vondette of HP for their Diamond level sponsorship support of the Nashville Technology Council.

2010 “Feel the Beat” Nashville Technology Award Winners:
CIO of the Year — Gary Seay, Community Health Systems
CTO of the Year — Eric Harrison, Community Health Systems
CISO of the Year — Bill Dieringer, Ardent Health Services
Innovator of the Year — Tim Smith, MyWerx
IT Student of the Year — Matthew Lefavor, Belmont University
Volunteer of the Year — John Kepley, teknetex
Social Media/Blogger of the Year — Scott Gordon, Vaco Technology
Software Programmer/Engineer of the Year — Nicholas Williams, PureSafety
The Green Award — LetterLogic, Inc.
Start-up Company of the Year — Taigan
Lifetime Achievement — Tom Stephenson, HMS
Technology Organization of the Year -- Ardent Health Services

About the Nashville Technology Council
The Nashville Technology Council, an affiliate of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, is an exclusive, 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization devoted to helping the Middle Tennessee technology community succeed. Membership is open to technology companies, technology employers, service providers, educational institutions, and non-profit companies interested in supporting the growth of technology business in Middle Tennessee. Since its formation in 1999, membership has grown to more than 400 organizations. New programs and events such as technology roundtables, educational initiatives, annual technology conferences, a technology job board and other activities are designed to foster Nashville’s technology industry. For more information, visit www.technologycouncil.com.

Contact: Katy Kirby
Phone: 615-873-1284
Email: kkirby@technologycouncil.com
Website: www.technologycouncil.com