Nov 23 2007
NanoDynamics Inc. announced that chairman and CEO Keith Blakely received the 2007 Best of Small Tech Business Leader award from Small Times magazine. The award was presented in a formal ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the NanoCon International conference and exhibition in Santa Clara, Calif.
Blakely was recognized for his 2007 achievements in leading company initiatives to develop products for improving energy, water and infrastructure across the globe, including introduction of the Revolution 50H solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and establishment of a joint venture with Shell Technology Ventures called Epik Energy Solutions. Runners up for the award included executives from QuantumSphere, Inc., Authentix, NANOIDENT Technologies, AG, and EV Group.
“Each year it gets more and more difficult to judge the best and brightest as the micro and nanotechnology market continues to mature and new products come to market,” said Christine Shaw, senior vice president and group publisher of Small Times. “It is an honor to recognize the leading companies, and business and research executives who are driving integration of nanotechnology into the commercial pipeline.”
Currently in its sixth year, the Best of Small Tech Awards program spotlights the year’s top companies, leaders and successes in the nanotechnology, MEMS and microsystems industries. Award submissions are evaluated by a distinguished panel of industry experts, in conjunction with staff from Small Times magazine.