Excellence in Technology

2019 Excellence in Technology Award Winners

Biz 417 and AITP of the Ozarks recognized three companies and three individuals for their pioneering innovations that are transforming southwest Missouri's technology landscape at the third annual Excellence in Technology Awards.

By Juliana Goodwin

May 2019

Biz 417's Excellence in Technology Award 2019
Photo by Brandon AlmsWinners were announced at an awards ceremony on February 28 at The Old Glass Place in downtown Springfield. Purchase Photo

More than ever before, businesses rely on technological advancements, and this community continues to deliver. For the third year, Biz 417 has partnered with AITP of the Ozarks to spotlight the innovators who are transforming the technology landscape in southwest Missouri. Our independent panel of judges reviews and scores all nominees based on the following criteria: overall accomplishments, the relevance of accomplishments to the technology sector, their scope of impact and involvement in the greater IT industry and community. The winners were announced at an awards ceremony on February 28. These three corporate winners and three individuals wowed the judges. Here are this year’s six Excellence In Technology winners.

Meet Our Winners

RISING STAR Jordan McAdoo, Stitch Fix

RISING STAR
Jordan McAdoo, Stitch Fix

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR Jordan Morgan, iOS Software Engineer, Buffer

DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR
Jordan Morgan, iOS Software Engineer, Buffer

IT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR Nick Lofaro, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Guaranty Bank

IT EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
Nick Lofaro, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Guaranty Bank

COMMUNITY IMPACT efactory

COMMUNITY IMPACT
efactory

ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY Paperwise

ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY
Paperwise

MOST INNOVATIVE STARTUP SelectSitter

MOST INNOVATIVE STARTUP
SelectSitter

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SEE THE PHOTOS

See pictures from Biz 417's 2019 Excellence in Technology Awards presented by Total Highspeed Internet Solutions in partnership with the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) of the Ozarks. The ceremony took place on February 28, 2019 at The Old Glass Place.