Nominations Now Open for Top Tech Leader and Most Innovative IT Project

ST. LOUIS - Feb. 9, 2015 - PRLog -- The deadline is approaching to nominate candidates for the Gateway to Innovation Technology Leader of the Year and Innovative IT Project of the Year awards. Winners will be announced at the April 29, 2015 annual conference for Information Technology professionals from the St. Louis region and across the Midwest. Nominations will be accepted through March 9 on the Gateway to Innovation website at http://www.g2iconference.com/nominate.html

Technology Leader of the Year

The Technology Leader of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has achieved notable success in leading change, increasing productivity and effectively managing and executing business and IT strategies through the progressive use of Information Technology. All IT leaders – CIO, Vice President, Director, or Manager -- in the St. Louis region are eligible.

Innovative IT Project of the Year

The Innovative IT Project of the Year Award recognizes a company that recently implemented an IT Project that demonstrates value or impact to the organization by solving a business problem or by addressing a specific strategic objective for the company. All companies located within the St. Louis region are eligible.

Nominees will be selected by members of the Gateway to Innovation 2015 Honorary Advisory Committee, a group comprised of leading regional Information Technology executives. The recipients will represent technology innovators who have made lasting contributions to enhancing the quality of life and competitiveness of the St. Louis region.

Three finalists for each award will be notified no later than March 23, receive four complimentary tickets to the April 29 Gateway to Innovation conference at America’s Center Convention Complex in downtown St. Louis and will be invited to the awards breakfast where the award winners will be recognized.

Award submissions are welcomed from any IT organization in the St. Louis region.

About Gateway to Innovation: Gateway to Innovation is the premier annual collaboration and networking event for IT Professionals in the St. Louis region. Gateway to Innovation inspires innovation through premier educational opportunities led by the industry’s top leaders, provides an opportunity to share best practices and fosters collaboration with colleagues who face challenges and opportunities in our fast-paced industry. Since the first event in 2006, Gateway to Innovation has donated more than $628,000 in scholarships and grants to St. Louis area technology related non-profit organizations. More information can be found at www.g2iconference.com or contact Bill Stephenson at 515-332-7940.