25th Celebration of Technology Awards Banquet
Join us as we recognize the best in STEM in Central NY.
The following are the award categories and criteria:
- TECHNOLOGIST OF THE YEAR – A resident of Central New York who has made recent outstanding contributions to advances and improvements in a STEAM field, not limited to engineering.
- YOUNG TECHNOLOGIST OF THE YEAR – resident of Central New York, 35 years old or less, who has made recent outstanding contributions to advances and improvements in a STEAM field.
- STEAM COMPANY OF THE YEAR – A Central New York STEAM company that has made recent outstanding contributions to new or innovative products, processing technologies, or productivity leading to enhanced business.
- STEAM PROJECT OF THE YEAR – A current outstanding technology project, invention, or process designed, invented, or constructed in Central New York.
- COLLEGE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR – An educator who has made outstanding contributions in STEAM Education at the college level in Central New York.
- HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR – An educator (Grades 9-12), not necessarily a teacher, who has made outstanding contributions in STEAM Education at the high school level in Central New York.
- ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR – An educator (Grades K-8), not necessarily a teacher, who has made outstanding contributions in STEAM Education at the elementary or middle school level in Central New York.
- STEAM OUTREACH, INDIVIDUAL – A resident of Central New York who has increased interest in science or technology or expanded opportunities for people with limited access to science or technology.
- STEAM OUTREACH, ORGANIZATION – An organization in Central New York that has increased interest in science or technology or expanded opportunities for people with limited access to science or technology.
Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth “Betsy” Parmley, P.E., director of the transformative I-81 Viaduct Project.
At $2.25 billion, the I-81 Viaduct Project is the largest infrastructure project in the New York State Department of Transportation history. Betsy, a Bucknell University alumnus, first joined the I-81 Viaduct Project team as a project manager in 2021, but she began her career with NYSDOT in 2005, as a junior engineer. She has held positions in Design, Maintenance, and Traffic Safety & Mobility in the Central New York Region.
During her tenure at NYSDOT, Betsy has played a key role in several high-priority regional projects, building connections that extend beyond infrastructure. Her working relationships with community partners and elected officials exemplify her care, commitment, and willingness to address project-related issues and concerns head-on. Betsy’s depth of experience and demonstrated leadership skills will be instrumental in the successful completion of this historic project.
Tickets available soon. Questions, etc. should be sent to celebration@tacny.org.