Oregon Tech Awards 2025 Honors Top Innovators in State’s Thriving Tech Ecosystem

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The Technology Association of Oregon Announces the Winners of the 41^st Annual Oregon Tech Awards

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PORTLAND, OR, May 12, 2025 — The Oregon technology community gathered at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) on May 5 to celebrate excellence and innovation at the 2025 Oregon Technology Awards. Hosted by the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO), the yearly event recognizes leading companies and individuals in academia driving technological advancement and economic growth across the region.

Now in its 41st year, the Oregon Tech Awards continues to spotlight organizations that demonstrate excellence in innovation, leadership, and impact. With more than 250 attendees present, the event recognized 23 outstanding finalists and honored 8 companies with top awards across multiple categories.

2025 Oregon Tech Award Winners:

• Pre-Revenue Award: Fordje

• Emerging Award: Currents

• Rising Star Award: ConductorOne

• Accelerate Award: Eclypsium

• Growth Award: Vernier Science Education

• Momentum Award: Hydrolix

• Enterprise Award: Exterro

• Most Disruptive Award: ZincFive

In addition to recognizing company excellence, the Oregon Tech Awards celebrated the future of the industry in partnership with Techstart, honoring outstanding educators and students shaping the next generation of tech talent.

Technology Educators of the Year:

• Laura Delaney, Dallas High School

• Steffan Ledgerwood, Liberty High School

• Chris Winikka, Century High School

Technology Students of the Year:

• Kylin Elliott, Hood River Valley High School

• Edward Lam, Century High School

“The Oregon Tech Awards has a legacy of recognizing not only the businesses that are shaping innovation in the Silicon Forest, but the educators and students who build the foundation of the regional technology sector,” said Skip Newberry, CEO and President of the Technology Association of Oregon. “We couldn’t be prouder to serve as stewards of this event, and we congratulate all who were awarded and the sponsors who support this important night of recognition.”  

Event photos and highlights from the evening are available here.
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About the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO)

The Technology Association of Oregon is the preeminent organization dedicated to promoting growth, innovation, and leadership within the Pacific Northwest's tech industry. Since its transformation from the Software Association of Oregon, TAO has been at the forefront of advocating for education, policy, and community engagement, representing the interests and aspirations of technology companies and professionals across the region. For more information about TAO, its initiatives, and how to become a member, please visit https://www.techoregon.org/.

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