Utah Tech Entrepreneurs Among UVEF Award Winners

PROVO, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum (UVEF) today announced winners for its 2011 Annual UVEF Awards. The annual event recognizes Utah companies and leaders for innovation, business growth and contributions to the entrepreneurial community. Award recipients were honored today at ceremonies held at the Provo Novell Campus.

“Utah continues to chart the nation’s course to better times through its entrepreneurs,” said UVEF chairman Cary Snowden. “UVEF Award winners are on the leading edge of this prolific success.”

Award recipients were named in the following categories:

• Most Innovative Product: RiverRock Bioscience
• Ron King Social Entrepreneur of the Year: Ecoscraps
• Greatest Contribution to Entrepreneurs: Jeremy Hanks, LaunchUp
• Utah Valley’s Best Kept Entrepreneurial Secret: Fishbowl Inventory
• Entrepreneur of the Year: Brad Caldwell, Security Metrics

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Biographies on winners may be viewed at www.uvef.net.

UVEF is a volunteer non-profit support group linking entrepreneurs to Money, Markets, and Mentors. Celebrating 20 years of new business success, UVEF empowers current and future business leaders to thrive in today’s competitive market. We provide real-world, practical education and valuable resources on how to access needed capital, attract new customers and tap into industry experts. For information on upcoming meetings, speakers and exclusive membership benefits visit www.uvef.net. LinkedIn Facebook

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Source: Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum