The 24th annual Tekne Awards were presented Wednesday by the Minnesota Technology Association in a virtual event.
Minnesota companies competed in 13 award categories ranging from ranging from AI and machine learning to using technology for good. Individual awards were also granted for lifetime achievement, rising stars and public service.
“Each year, the Tekne Awards recognize Minnesota-based organizations and individuals that create and support science and technology innovation within the state,” said Jeff Tollefson, president and CEO of MnTech. “Our team was floored by the range of innovative entries we saw in this year’s submissions, and we’re privileged to highlight the achievements of this year’s impressive selection of honorees.”
The full list of Tekne Award winners is below:
- AI/Machine Learning: Itasca Consulting Group
- Data Analytics: Minnesota IT Services
- Data Security: Arctic Wolf
- Digital Marketing: Avtex
- Digital Transformation: Xcel Energy
- Edge Computing & IoT: EMC
- Financial Services Technology: Spark
- Healthcare Information Systems: Flywheel
- Medical Technology & Devices: Minnetronix Medical
- Sustainable Resources: Renew Power Systems
- Technology Partnership: Large Venue Tech Collective
- Tech Talent: Black Tech Talent
- Tech for Good: Ramsey County
Lifetime Achievement recipients:
- Joy Lindsay, CEO, StarTec Investments
- Mike McNamara, chief information officer, Target Corp.
Rising Star Award recipients:
- Ayaan Dahir, Software for Good
- Katie Hendrickson, Target Corp.
- Jakson Kallio, Logisolve
- Rachael Kuntz, Minnetronix Medical
- Joshua Wadsworth, Best Buy Co. Inc.
Public Service Award recipients:
- Rep. Rob Ecklund
- Sen. John R. Jasinski
- Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn
- Rep. Mohamud Noor
