The annual awards program for technology leaders paving the way for innovation will be held on Nov. 6, celebrating winners in eight categories ranging from Corporate Tech Leader, Emerging Leader, Tech for Good, and Innovation Driven Company.
ATLANTA (Sept. 18, 2024) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the leading nonprofit dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state’s technology industry, today announced the finalists for the 2024 TAG Technology Awards. Presented by EarthLink, the annual TAG Technology Awards promote and celebrate the inclusive technology community throughout Georgia. The 2024 awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 6 p.m.
“As TAG is celebrating its milestone 25th anniversary, we’re continuously impressed by the caliber of our finalists for the TAG Technology Awards,” said TAG’s President & CEO, Larry K. Williams. “This year’s finalists truly represent the most innovative technology leaders and organizations across our great state, plus demonstrate why Georgia is a global hub of innovation.”
For the 2024 TAG Technology Awards, the finalists are:
Corporate Tech Leader of the Year
- Tim Callahan – Global CISO, Aflac
- Yogs Jayaprakasam – CTO, Deluxe
- Ron McMurtrie – CMO, Honeywell
- Jonathan O’Connor – CEO of MAAST, CCO Synovus Merchant Services / Payment Sponsorship
- Ravi Venkatesan – CEO, Cantaloupe, Inc.
Emerging Leader of the Year
- Dar’shun Kendrick – State Representative, GA General Assembly
- Francine Marquis – Cloud AI Program Manager, Google
- Gaurang Patel – Sr. Director, Engineering – Marketing and Personalization Technology, Macy’s
- Oneisha Freeman Rojales – Digital Connectivity Manager, Georgia Technology Authority
- Shobhit Sharma – Director | Technical Manager, USIS Specialty Finance Platform, Equifax Inc.
Government/Education/Non-profit (“Public Servant”) Tech Leader of the Year
- Jason Sankey – CIO, City of Atlanta
- Robbie Vickers – CIO, Technical College System of Georgia
- Ananias Williams – CIO, Georgia Department of Revenue
Innovation Driven Company – Startup
- Momnt
- Punchlist
- Yonga Tech
Innovation Driven Company – Small
- BlinkSky
- Consume Media
- Parmonic
Innovation Driven Company – Mid-Market
- MHP Americas
- NPI
- TechBridge
Innovation Driven Company – Enterprise
- Cantaloupe
- Deluxe
- Nagarro
Tech for Good
- Georgia Fintech Academy
- Georgia Technology Authority
- Georgia Tech-Georgia AIM
Early bird tickets are now on-sale for the awards ceremony on Nov. 6, with ticket prices increasing on Sept. 30. Sponsorships for the TAG Technology Awards are available – contact sponsorship@tagonline.org for your brand to be in the spotlight and showcase your support for Georgia’s technology community.
About the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
TAG drives innovation among Georgia’s technology community, inspires tech leaders, and fosters inclusivity through four foundational pillars: Connect, Promote, Influence and Educate. TAG serves more than 30,000 members statewide through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia, and Savannah. TAG hosts more than 150 events each year and serves as an umbrella organization for 18 professional societies, including the TAG Fintech Society. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org.
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