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Tech Council of Maryland Announces Finalists for 2007 Annual Tech Awards

(Rockville, MD)-April 23, 2007- The Tech Council of Maryland/MdBio (TCM) today announced the finalists for their 2007 Annual Tech Awards. Finalists will be honored and the winners announced on May 2nd during the Annual Tech Awards Celebration.

The TCM/MdBio Annual Tech Awards recognizes and honors industry leaders in Maryland. Previous winners of these awards have included MedImmune, Inc., Linda Gooden, President of Lockheed Martin Information Technology and Pradman Kaul, CEO and President of Hughes Network Systems.

"TCM/MdBio's Annual Tech Awards Celebration is attended by some of the most respected leaders in Maryland's technology and business community," said Julie Coons, Chief Executive Officer of TCM. "The event always proves to be Maryland's best night of networking for the tech industry." This year's notable attendees include Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley.

Executive of the Year: Recognizes and honors executives who have made outstanding contributions to their firm and driven it to succeed through their leadership skills and personal abilities in 2006. Finalists are:

Lisa Kazor, CEO and President, Savantage Solutions
James Lynch, CEO, Social and Scientific Systems
John Peeler, President, JDSU Communications Test & Management Division

High Technology Firm of the Year: Acknowledges organizations, which have innovative technologies and products that are making a difference in the way companies do business. Finalists are:

Client Network Services, Inc.
GetWellNetwork, Inc.
Sourcefire

Biotechnology Firm of the Year: Acknowledges the firm that best exemplifies the spirit of the Maryland biotechnology community as well as its presence and leadership in Maryland. Finalists are:

Avalon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CytImmune Sciences, Inc.
Functional Genetics, Inc.
Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.

Government Contracting Firm of the Year: Recognizes the firm that has proven its ability to provide exemplary service to our nation either as a prime or subcontractor. Finalists are:

AAI Corporation
ARINC
Proteus Technologies, Inc.

Service Provider of the Year: Recognizes any business, agency, firm or organization that has given outstanding customer and service support to the technology community.

Arent Fox
Mantaro Networks, Inc.
Zentech Manufacturing, Inc.

The 2007 TCM/MdBio Annual Tech Awards Celebration, known as Maryland's best night of networking, will be held on May 2nd at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.

The event is sponsored by:

Title Sponsor: PNC Bank
Award Sponsors: Advancis Pharmaceuticals, Grant Thornton, Human Genome Sciences, MedImmune, SC&H Group, LLC, Scheer Partners
Gold Sponsors: Computech, IBM, Kenyon & Kenyon, LLP, Lockheed Martin, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, TEDCO, Thales
Gift Bag Sponsor: AEPCO
Media Sponsor: The Gazette of Politics and Business
Silver Sponsors: Biotechnology Industry Organization, COMCAST, Montgomery College, Smokey Glen Farm Barbequers, Inc., Social and Scientific Systems
Centerpiece Sponsor: Chevy Chase Bank; President's Table Sponsor: Northrop Grumman
VIP Reception Sponsors: APPTIS, Gilbert Tweed Associates, Inc.
Bronze Sponsors: Alexandria Real Estate, Amgen, AT&T, City of Frederick - Department of Economic Development, Deloitte, GenVec, Inc., GZA, Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A., Hughes Network Systems, Intervise Consultants, Lockton Companies, M&T Bank, Oracle, Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A., The Pensare Group, Toucan, Verizon
Toast Sponsor: Robin Jones Marketing

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The Tech Council of Maryland (TCM) is Maryland's largest technology trade association that brings its 500 plus members access to technology industry leaders in Maryland, DC and Virginia. TCM has two divisions which provide valuable resources and benefits to help businesses succeed. The Tech Alliance serves the advanced technology community and MdBio serves the Maryland biotechnology community. TCM helps the region's technology organizations grow through its membership and activities such as networking events, cost saving programs, and advocacy initiatives. TCM is the preeminent technology professional association for you! Our mission is to promote the technology industry and to create an environment where technology companies can collaborate, grow and succeed.

The Tech Council of Maryland is supported in part by a grant from Maryland's Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED).