Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (popularly known as NCET) hosts its annual Tech Showcase and Awards Gala alongside the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Awards Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The NCET Tech Awards celebrate Northern Nevada individuals and companies who have greatly enhanced the growth and prestige of the technology community, while the EDAWN Awards recognize the people and resources that have played an integral part in contributing to the growth of our community.

The 2023 NCET Tech Award, Innovator of the Year honor goes to Carlos Cardillo, Executive Director, Corporate Partnerships, University’s Nevada Center for Applied Research (NCAR).

The University also celebrates two 2023 EDAWN Award winners: Startup Champion is Ania Calvillo-Mason, Business Manager of the Innevation Center, and Innovation Catalyst of the Year is the Nevada Center for Applied Research.

“This year’s winners have made a significant impact on our local business and entrepreneurship landscape, and we are incredibly honored to celebrate them this year," Sarah Johns, CEO of NCET, said.