Award Recipients Named in Ninth Annual Women Tech Awards

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Women Tech Council (WTC) recognized seven technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies and contribution to the technology economy in the Ninth Annual Women Tech Awards held today at the Grand America Hotel.

The event, presented by Domo, EY, Vivint Smart Home, EMC, Governor’s Office of Economic Development, USTAR, Varian Medical and MountainWest Capital Network, was keynoted by Julie Hanna, Presidential Ambassador of Global Entrepreneurship.

The Women Tech Council (WTC) recognized seven technology-focused women who are driving innovation, leading technology companies and contribution to the technology economy in the Ninth Annual Women Tech Awards.

Over the past nine years, WTC has recognized 155 women, 23 university students, and sponsored over 500 high school students to attend the awards, helping to inspire the next generation of STEM-focused students. Women Tech Council is thrilled to be able to support the education community in such a meaningful way.

Award Recipients are as follows:

Student Development – Christine Mooth, BYU
Rising Star – Kat Kennedy, Degreed
Customer Excellence – Gwendolyn Smith, Instructure
Technology Trailblazer – Yelena Makogon, Goldman Sachs
Innovator – Christina Qi, Domeyard LP
Educational Excellence – Shalini Kesar, Southern Utah University
Leadership Excellence – Vicky Fish, Myriad

The Impact Award was given to President Holland of Utah Valley University.

“Today’s award recipients represent the great women we have in technology who are making significant contributions to technology,” said Cydni Tetro, Executive Director of WTC “We are honored to recognize these inspirational women.”

The Women Tech Award finalists, listed alphabetically, are as follows:

Brenda Mann, Ph.D., EyeGate Pharmaceuticals
BriAnna McKissen, Experticity
Carol Lynn Curchoe, Ph.D., 32ATPS
Christina Qi, Domeyard LP
Desiree Matel-Anderson, Field Innovation Team
Gwendolyn Smith, Instructure
Jennifer Holmes, Central Logic
JoAnn Lighty, Ph.D., University of Utah
Kat Archibald, Degreed
Melissa Loble, Instructure
Michelle Suzuki, RisePoint
Shalini Kesar, Ph.D., Southern Utah University
Starr Fowler, Vivint Smart Home
Theresa Foxley, GOED
Vanessa Quigley, Chatbooks
Vicki Fish, Myriad
Yelena Makogon, Goldman Sachs

We are also pleased to recognize three university student finalists who are:

Alex Valenzuela – Utah Valley University
Christine Mooth – Brigham Young University
Katharin Jensen – University of Utah