Nominations for RI technology awards are open in five categories and will be honored at Tech Collective fundraiser and awards night on June 3, 2010.

Tech Collective, Rhode Island’s IT and Bioscience industry association, is now accepting nominations for its annual awards program: Tech Laureates Night. Awardees will be honored at the Tech Collective fundraiser and celebration event, Tech Laureates Night 2010: Tech in Motion, on June 3^rd, 2010 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.

Tech Laureates Night will honor Rhode Island’s best and brightest technology leaders, mentors and entrepreneurs who are realizing achievements in both industry innovation and community investment. Recognition categories include: Movers and Shakers, Mentor, Workforce Driver, Women in Technology, and Visionary Partner.

Previous Tech Laureates Night winners include the University of Rhode Island Providence Biotechnology Center for excellence in workforce development; TechComm Partners for its commitment to the advance of youth in technology; OSHEAN for its exceptional community building partnerships; and Hasbro for its support and embodiment of the Tech Collective organization and mission.

“Rhode Island’s IT and Bioscience industries are two of our state’s strongest assets,” said Kathie Shields, executive director of the Tech Collective. “They have worked over recent years to grow Rhode Island’s high-tech, high-wage industries, workforce, and economy, and to drive us forward in the Knowledge Economy. Tech Laureates Night is a small token of our appreciation to their contributions. We are proud to recognize the technology industry community as well as the leaders, innovators and mentors within them on June 3.”

Nominated individuals/organizations must be Tech Collective members to be considered for recognition. Deadline for nominations is Friday, May 14^th, 2010.

View full award descriptions and application form here.