Hosted by the Arizona Technology Council in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards provide an opportunity for our regional technology ecosystem to come together and recognize the incredible talent we have in Arizona.
| Year | Honoree | Honor |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Larry Hecker | Edward Dennison Business Leader of the Year |
2021 |
James Schwiegerling | Innovator of the Year - Academia |
2020 |
Avery Therapeutics | Judges Award |
2019 |
Fletcher McCusker | Edward Dennison Business Leader of the Year |
| Louise Hecker | Innovator of the Year - Academia | |
| FreeFall | Innovator of the Year - Startup | |
2018 |
Laurence Hurley | Innovator of the Year - Academia |
| CampusLogic | Innovator of the Year - Small Company | |
2017 |
Jeffrey Pyun | Innovator of the Year - Academia |
2015 |
Tech Launch Arizona | Innovator of the Year - Academia |