Colorado Cleantech Industries Association Announces the Winners of the 2015 Cleantech Awards

Six winners recognized as Colorado’s cleantech leaders

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GOLDEN, Colo.--()--Last night, the Colorado Cleantech Industries Association (CCIA) presented awards to six leaders at the annual “Colorado Cleantech Awards Celebration.” Recipients were acknowledged for their efforts in advancing Colorado’s cleantech ecosystem, increasing jobs and driving innovation in the cleantech sector.

“Year after year I am overwhelmed with the innovation, dedication and enthusiasm represented by our list of finalists,” said Chris Shapard, CCIA’s executive director. “This year’s winners epitomize the leadership and creativity native to the state’s cleantech sector. These companies and individuals are the reason why Colorado is a national leader in the cleantech space and I look forward to their continued success.”

Winners were selected based on their ability to make an impact in the cleantech marketplace. Cleantech impact was gauged by examining the winners’ ability to achieve viable market strategies, entrepreneurial activity, an ability to raise funds to support technology development or commercialization efforts, and statewide job creation. Leaders were selected by a group of industry peers that ranged from venture capitalists and corporate strategists to current and former technology CEOs.

CCIA’s Leadership in Advancing Cleantech Award winners are:

High Impact Cleantech Company of the Year:
Terralux

Breakout Cleantech Company of the Year:
Waste to Energy Partners

Emerging Cleantech Company of the Year:
BASiC 3C

Colorado Cleantech Entrepreneur of the Year:
Andrew Coors, Steelhead Composites

Legislators of the Year:
State Representative Tracey Kraft-Tharp
State Representative Jim Wilson

The Cleantech Awards Dinner also marks the third release of CCIA’s “Innovative Energy Review” magazine. The national publication reaches 20,000 targeted cleantech, high-tech, advanced energy, venture and economic development executives across the country. In-depth features and interviews are national in reach and highlight regional companies and leaders who are making the greatest strides in expanding and supporting Colorado’s energy sector. The magazine is available online at http://coloradocleantech.com/innovative-energy-review/.

About Colorado Cleantech Industries Association

Founded in 2008, CCIA is a statewide, industry-led, industry-focused organization dedicated to promoting Colorado’s cleantech industry. CCIA impacts Colorado’s policies, people, products and programs that drive expansion of a cleaner, cheaper, more efficient and secure energy economy. Through advocacy, public policy leadership, development and education, CCIA works to ensure that Colorado is a global cleantech leader. For more information, visit http://www.coloradocleantech.com.

Contacts

Colorado Cleantech Industries Association
Shelly Curtiss, 720-274-9796(o)
shelly@coloradocleantech.com

Release Summary

Colorado Cleantech announces winners of 2015 Cleantech Leadership Awards. Winners include Terralux, Waste to Energy Partners, BASiC 3C, Andrew Coors, State Rep. Wilson and State Rep. Kraft-Tharp

Contacts

Colorado Cleantech Industries Association
Shelly Curtiss, 720-274-9796(o)
shelly@coloradocleantech.com