The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced the finalists for the 2023 TAG Technology Awards, presented by EarthLink. As TAG’s preeminent award program, the TAG Technology Awards promote and celebrate the inclusive technology community throughout Georgia.

Each year, a select group of 24 industry technology leaders seeks out the best and brightest Georgia technology leaders and companies. The applicants describe their accomplishments and innovations and undergo a rigorous review that results in finalists being named to 12 awards. TAG has the opportunity to recognize these great technology leaders we have driving innovation.

“Georgia is a global hub for innovation – filled with leaders and organizations that are creating the next generation of ingenuity to make the world a better place.,” said Larry K. Williams, President and CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia. “These shining stars are shaping our future, and I’m proud to celebrate their achievements!”

This year, the TAG Technology Awards will recognize companies, organizations, and individuals in 12 categories. Finalists are listed in alphabetical order below:

Tech Leader of the Year – Government/Education/Non-Profit

Steven Ferguson – Technical College System of Georgia
Mat Matthews – Boys and Girls Club of America
Sweta Sneha – Kennesaw State University
Shawnzia Thomas – Georgia Technology Authority
Ananias Williams – Georgia Department of Revenue
Tech Leader of the Year – Public

Danielle Evans – Honeywell
Kevin Gowen – Synovus
Dustin Johnson – UCB
Matthew Maxey – Synovus
Ken Meyer – Truist
Tech Leader of the Year – Private

Chris Brennan – Knapp, Inc.
Sarah Butterfass – FanDuel
Jeremy Duvall – 7Factor Software
Jessie Pack – Scientific Games
Stephen Pair – BitPay
Emerging Leader of the Year

Chris Amos – NCR
Rachel Carawan – PDI Technologies
Nathalie Charlot – NCR
Elon Ciriaco – Equifax
Josh Hildebrandt – Georgia Technology Authority
Praveen Sam – Honeywell
Innovation-Driven Company (Startup)

Cooleaf
CyberData Pros
MSys Technologies
Streamify
WORKOPTI
Innovation-Driven Company (Small)

BitPay
Carpool Logistics
Codoxo
RightData, Inc.
Vouch.io
Innovation-Driven Company (Mid-Market)

AMI
Azalea Health
DataSeers
Relay Payments
Vital4
Innovation-Driven Company (Enterprise-Public)

Honeywell
Norfolk Southern (for Robust Track Maintenance)
Norfolk Southern (for Visual Train Inspection)
Synovus
UCB
UPS
Innovation-Driven Company (Enterprise-Private)

FanDuel
Reibus International
SoftPath System
Ware2Go
The Weather Channel television network
Innovation-Driven Company (Government/Education/Non-Profit)

Georgia Department of Revenue (for DRIVES)
Georgia Department of Revenue (for Integrated Tax Solution)
University of North Georgia
Tech Evolution

Apto Solutions
CoreSite
Georgia State University
GoFan
Judicial Innovations
Tech for Good

Comcast
Georgia Technology Authority
PadSplit
Paramount Software Solutions
Purchasing Power
Finalists will be recognized, and winners will be announced live on stage at the TAG Technology Awards luncheon, taking place on March 29th at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Those interested in sponsoring the TAG Technology Awards can contact Vince DeSilva at [email protected].

For more information about the TAG Technology Awards and to register for the event, visit https://www.tagonline.org/awards/tag-technology-awards/. Follow the conversation on social media through the hashtag #TAGTechAwards2023.