Nominees

MorphoTrak- Tacoma, WA

MorphoTrak provides biometric and identity management solutions, including large fingerprint identification systems, facial and iris recognition, as well as identification technologies such as smart cards, secure travel documents, e-passports, and drivers’ licenses.

BCRA- Tacoma, WA

With over 150 employees in nine disciplines, BCRA serves clients in 20 markets throughout the United States. Services include: Architecture, Land Use Planning, Civil Engineering, Building Science, Structural Engineering, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Strategic Marketing.

Dillanos- Sumner, WA

Formed in 1992, Dillanos Coffee Rosters, Inc is a leader in the specialty coffee industry. Voted one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s "Best Places to Work in Washington". Dillanos was selected from a field of 145 entrants as one of the top 20 places to work in the state of Washington.

Intel- DuPont, WA

Formed in 1968, Intel leads the industry in multi-core technology. Also the largest buyer in the U.S. of green power, Intel recently mandated a 5% reduction in the company's carbon footprint through recycling, reduced energy consumption, and achieving tech industry alignment to energy-efficiency standards.

Serra Media- Seattle, WA

Serra Media is a technology and services company that's taken a unique approach to the digital challenges for local publishers. They power websites and provide mobile solutions to build community for hyperlocal news, information and shopping and help companies capture local advertising dollars shifting from traditional print publications.

Hotel Murano- Tacoma, WA

Hotel Murano is one of the five boutique Provenance hotels that showcase the city’s local culture. In the spirit of being a Tacoma Washington hotel, the Hotel Murano houses a collection of glass that stands up to the country’s finest.Centrally located in downtown Tacoma, Hotel Murano is just blocks from the best Tacoma restaurant, Tacoma shopping and world famous Tacoma sightseeing.

Washington State Department of Transportation- Olympia, WA

In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT is responsible for the state ferry system, and works in partnership with others to maintain and improve local roads, railroads, airports, and multi-modal alternatives to driving.

Topia Technology- Tacoma, WA

Topia Technology was founded as Topia Ventures in 1999 and is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. Topia Technology’s core technology, Kolona™, is an enabling infrastructure tool based on mobile object technology.

Seasonal View- Tacoma, WA

Seasonal View is an agile organization encompassing decades of experience and success supporting IT in big business. Our consultants comprise of specialists in many areas who are hand selected for each assignment to ensure they address the project’s specific needs.

Internet Identity- Tacoma, WA

Internet Identity is focused on helping financial services, e-commerce and internet services companies protect their users against phishing and other forms of online fraud. They provide low cost, high value phishing readiness and response services that enable all companies -- from the smallest community banks to the largest ISPs -- to protect their customers.

Avue Technologies- Tacoma, WA

Founded in 1983, Avue Technologies is the recognized market leader and technology innovator in public sector management platforms (PS/MP). The company provides the public sector with integrated technology and service solutions that dramatically increase enterprise-wide visibility and management effectiveness, workforce productivity, and manager and worker satisfaction.