
November 3, 2010
The Southern Piedmont Technology Council celebrated the area's Technology Stars on November 3, 2010. The Awards Banquet honored and our region's technology-related achievements. It also highlighted individuals and organizations that recognize the importance of technology to our region.

Pictured are award winners (left to right) David Cartwright (Danville Regional Medical Center), Ken Moss (Piedmont BioProducts), Joe King (City of Danville), Jason Arends (CBN Secure Technologies), Mike Scaffidi (City of Martinsville), Barbara Wilkins (Danville Regional Medical Center), Rob Taylor (Gamewood Technology Group), Charlie Gause (SPTC President), Amanda Glenn (The Institute for Advanced Learning & Research), Nancy Combs (The Institute for Advanced Learning & Research), Melany Stowe (Henry County Public School), Connie Nyholm (Virginia Tobacco Commission) and keynote speaker David Martin. Photograph by Bobby A. Roach
2010 Stars of Technology Award Winners were:
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Chairman’s Award: Visionary leadership to promote technology in the region
Winner: Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission -
Leadership in Telecommunications Infrastructure: Significant contributions to the enhancement of the region’s telecommunications infrastructure
Winner: Gamewood Technology Group, Inc -
Leadership in Outreach: Innovative uses of technology for regional support services and outreach
Winner: Melany Reeves Stowe -
Leadership in Government: Technological advances in government operations and functions
Winners: Mike Scaffidi with the City of Martinsville and The City of Danville -
Leadership in Education: Use of technology to promote and enhance educational opportunities
Winner: the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research’s Education & Outreach department -
Leadership in Manufacturing: Implementing technology to positively impact and improve manufacturing processes and applications
Winner: Canadian Bank Notes Secure Technologies, Inc. -
Leadership in Science and Technology: Developing the use of technology in science and research
Winner: Piedmont BioProducts, LLC -
Leadership in the Service Industry: Utilizing technology to deliver exemplary service and enhance customer relations
Winner: Danville Regional Medical Center
Keynote Speaker was David Martin, Founder and Chairman of M·CAM, Inc.
About David Martin
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Date: November 3, 2010
Reception: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Dinner and Awards: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Institute Conference Center (Institute for Advanced Learning and Research) 150 Slayton Avenue Danville, VA 24540 directions
















