The awards represent the top technology businesses, business professionals and educators in the state of Indiana.

Press Release

INDIANAPOLIS (April 15, 2009) — Now in its 10th year, the 2009 TechPoint Mira Awards presented by BKD represent the top technology businesses, business professionals and educators in the state of Indiana. Four independent panels of judges chose 63 finalists from a record number of nominations in 11 categories this year.

“To receive a record number of entries into the Mira Awards competition and to see so many technology-related companies thriving—particularly during the current national economic downturn—is a real testament to the strength of Indiana’s tech sector,” said Jim Jay, president and CEO of TechPoint. “The Mira Awards recognize the achievements of some outstanding performers and contributors, and it’s also a great way to focus attention on the broader issue of the important role technology plays in our state’s economy.”

According to the 2009 TechAmerica CyberStates report, Indiana's high-tech economy employs more than 71,000 technology professionals representing an annual payroll of $4.2 billion. CyberStates reports that these in-demand positions pay an average of $83,000 annually, more than double Indiana's latest reported per-capita income of $32,000.

The 2009 winners will be announced at an “Oscars-style” award ceremony being held Sat., May 16 at The Westin Indianapolis. TechPoint will also honor the past Mira Awards winners and finalists attending the ceremony.

Visit http://www.techpoint.org/Mira/Pastwinners.htm for a complete list of previous Mira Awards winners and finalists.

The finalists for the 2009 TechPoint Mira Awards presented by BKD are as follows. The “gazelle” designation indicates that a company has been in business less than three years:

Innovation of the Year
-AIGalCo, LLC
-ComfortMotion Technologies
-ExactTarget
-Intelliphage Inc.
-LacPro Industries, Inc.
-Precise Path Robotics
-Solstice Medical, LLC
-Swift Enterprises Ltd

Information Technology
-ANGEL Learning, Inc.
-Apparatus
-eImagine Technology Group, Inc.
-ENTAP, Inc.
-ExactTarget
-Information in Place, Inc.
-Passageways, LLC
-Perpetual Technologies, Inc.
-WebLink International

Information Technology Gazelle
-BlueLock, LLC
-Cantaloupe.tv, LLC
-Compendium Blogware
-FormSpring
-Right On Interactive
-Scale Computing
-Sensory Ventures, LLC
-The Basement Design + Motion, LLC
-Vontoo

Health & Life Sciences
-BioStorage Technologies, Inc.
-EHOB, Inc.
-Safis-Solutions, LLC

Health & Life Sciences Gazelle
-Indiana Health Information Exchange
-Jinsitec, LLC
-OrthoPediatrics Corporation
-Predictive Physiology and Medicine (PPM)

Education Contribution- Dept/Prog/Team
-Ball State's Institute for Digital Fabrication, Ball State University
-Ball State's Digital Corps, Ball State University
-Global Research Network Operations Center, part of University Information Technology Services at Indiana University, Indiana University
-IHETS
Pervasive Technology Institute at Indiana University: Polar Grid Project Team, Indiana University
-Purdue University Department of Computer Science K - 12 Outreach Program, Purdue University - Department of Computer Science
-Rose-Hulman's Homework Hotline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
-Surprising Possibilities Imagined and Realized through Information Technology (SPIRIT) at Purdue University, Purdue University

Education Contribution- Individual
-Beth Kiggins, University of Indianapolis
-Brian Tanner, Space Port Indiana
-Daniel G. Aliaga, Department of Computer Science, Purdue University
-Fred Kitchens, Ball State University
-Jennifer George-Palilonis, Ball State University
-Jessica Seaton, The Insititute for Digital Entertianment and Education at Ball State University
-Rodger Smith, The Insititute for Digital Entertianment and Education at Ball State University
-Yung C. Shin, Purdue University

Education Contribution- K-12
-Barb Underwood, Carmel Clay Schools
-Robbie Grimes, Brownsburg Community School Corporation
-Dr. Sheila Boehning, Doe Creek Middle School

Advanced Manufacturing/Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
-CloudBlue Technologies, Inc.
-Hurco Companies, Inc.

Excellence in Corporate IT
-FORUM Solutions

Healthcare IT Innovation Award
-Angie's List
-HealthCall, LLC
-Indiana Health Information Exchange, Inc. (IHIE)
-Intelliphage Inc.
-OBS Medical
-Orbis Education
-Pervasive Technology Institute at Indiana University with Purdue University – The CTSI Hub Team
-Solstice Medical, LLC

Visit http://www.techpoint.org/Mira for more information about the 2009 TechPoint Mira Awards presented by BKD.

About BKD
BKD, LLP (www.bkd.com) is the CPA and advisory firm of choice for growing companies and high net-worth individuals. As one of the 10 largest such firms in the country, we help clients go beyond their numbers by applying our technical expertise, unmatched client service and disciplined delivery of solutions to their management and financial needs. BKD's approximately 2,100 personnel, including approximately 250 partners, are based in 31 offices within 12 states in the central United States. Praxity, AISBL, a global alliance of independent firms, enhances BKD's ability to serve the dynamic needs of multinational clients. PraxityTM is your gateway to tax, assurance and consulting services delivered by alliance firms committed to the highest standards required in international business.

About TechPoint
TechPoint is Indiana’s only statewide technology initiative, representing industry stakeholders including publicly-traded companies, private businesses, colleges and research universities, and local economic development organizations. The mission of TechPoint is to accelerate Indiana’s emerging and vibrant information technology sector by: promoting the successes of IT companies and professionals; supporting the formation, expansion, and attraction of IT companies; and advocating appropriate public policy. Visit www.techpoint.org.

Source: TechPoint