According to the New Jersey Business Magazine, “The 2014 NJTC Awards Celebration, held on November 20, 2014 at the Renaissance Woodbridge, Iselin, honored New Jersey technology companies and their leaders for their business accomplishments in technological collaboration, partnership and innovation. The Celebration was a high energy evening with more than 500 attendees from the region.”
“Maxine Ballen, founder, NJTC was presented with the newly renamed Ballen-Martinson Technology Supporter award. In her acceptance speech, she thanked those who encouraged and supported her in forming the trade association and who have helped grow the organization over the past 19 years. Ms. Ballen also introduced the new President and CEO, James Barrood, who will lead NJTC 2.0.”
The 2014 Gala winners included:
- ETS received the Master Technology Company Award
- Verisk Analytics received the Public Company Award
- TRAC Intermodal received the Private Company Award
- PayCommerce, Inc. received the Innovative Technology Company Award
- Marketsmith, Inc. received the Impact Company of the Year Award
- Cancer Genetics, Inc. received the Trailblazer Award
- Corielle Life Sciences received the Rising Star Award
- NIKSUN Inc. received the Outstanding Technology Development Award
- Miele Professional USA received the Consumer Product Award
- CytoSorbents Corporation received the Beacon of Light Award
- Maxine Ballen received the John H. Martinson Technology Supporter Award
- Stuart Peltz, Ph.D. received the Legend of Technology Award
- Thomas Edison State College received the Knowledge is Power Award
- U.S. Senator Cory Booker received the Legislative Champion Award