Special Event

About the Event

Join us for an enlightening evening as we celebrate the achievements and expertise of women in the fields of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). Our reception and speaker panel will feature distinguished professionals who have shattered glass ceilings and made significant contributions to the tech industry.

Discover firsthand the innovative strategies, insights, and experiences shared by our esteemed panelists as they discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and AI, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Gain valuable perspectives on navigating a male-dominated field, fostering diversity and inclusion, and driving meaningful change in the tech sector.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional, aspiring enthusiast, or simply curious about the intersection of cybersecurity and AI, this event promises to inspire, educate, and empower. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with trailblazing women who are shaping the future of technology.

Details

June 3, 2024
3:30-4 p.m. Registration and Networking
4-5 p.m. Panel Discussion
5-6 p.m. Reception

Pricing

Member $50 | Non-Member $75

Venue

The Country Club of Virginia – Westhampton
6031 St Andrews Ln, Richmond, VA 23226, USA

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Meet the Speakers

Diana Kelley

CISO

ProtectAI

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Lisa Lee

Chief Security Advisor

Mircosoft

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Patti Titus

CISO

Booking Holdings

About the Event

Join an executive panel of women in tech, as they discuss critical cloud implementation considerations balancing risks and rewards while enabling business outcomes and ensuring availability.

 

Our esteemed panel will discuss the impacts of organizational KPIs/Goals and cloud maturity, checks and balances to ensure transformation, regulatory requirements, the cost-benefit to move to the cloud, speed to operationalize, short and long-term survivability, cloud-native vs in the cloud, use of IA and data analytics,…and more.

 

We look forward to an insightful, thought-provoking, and interactive discussion with these thought leaders.

Pricing

$50 per ticket

Details

June 21, 2023
3:30-4 pm - Arrival/Networking
4-5 pm - Panel Discussion
5-6 pm -  Reception

Venue

The Country Club of Virginia (CCV)
6031 St Andrews Ln, Richmond, VA 23226

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Speakers

Ghada Ijam

CIO

Federal Reserve System

LinkedIn

Patti Titus

Chief Privacy and Information Security Office

Markel

LinkedIn

Anne Johnston

VP Cloud Cost and Engagement

Capital One

LinkedIn

Deb Cassidy

Partner

Fortium Partners

LinkedIn

Mindy Angel

Enterprise Client Executive

Fortinet

LinkedIn

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2022 Meet the Finalists (Invite Only)

Date: September 8, 2022

Time: 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Location: TBD

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Meet the Finalists (Invite Only)

Date: September 22, 2021

Time: 5:00 pm until 5:30 pm

Location: TBD

Sponsor: TBD

Date

April 29, 2024

Location

Hermitage Country Club

1248 Hermitage Rd, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103

Schedule

10 AM – Morning Bar + Warm-Up

 

11 AM – Shotgun Start | Scramble Format

 

4 PM – Outdoors hors d’oeuvres and awards reception to be held immediately following the tournaments.

Join rvatech/ for a day outside with your team at one of Richmond’s favorite golf tournaments.

Come connect with the #rvatech on the course with friends and clients for a day of fun and golf at the Hermitage Country Club in Manakin-Sabot!

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Presenting Sponsor

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Morning Bar Sponsor
Beverage Station Sponsor
Hole Sponsor
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Hole Sponsor

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Date

May 8, 2023

Location

Hermitage Country Club

1248 Hermitage Rd, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103

Schedule

10 AM – Morning Bar + Warm-Up

 

11 AM – Shotgun Start | Scramble Format

 

4 PM – Outdoors hors d’oeuvres and awards reception to be held immediately following the tournaments.

Join rvatech/ for a day outside with your team at one of Richmond’s favorite golf tournaments.

Come connect on the course with friends and clients for a day of fun and golf at the Hermitage Country Club in Manakin-Sabot as we promote socially distant networking + the opportunity to reconnect with the #rvatech community!

We're currently sold out!

If your rvatech/ membership includes a company foursome – please contact Lindsay Money at Lindsay@rvatech.com

 

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Tournament Sponsors

Happy Hour
Beverage Station
Happy Hour
Morning Bar
Beverage Station
Lunch Sponsor
Hole Sponsor

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Date

April 25, 2022

Location

Hermitage Country Club

1248 Hermitage Rd, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103

Schedule

10 AM – Morning Bar + Warm-Up

 

11 AM – Shotgun Start | Scramble Format

 

1 PM – Cornhole Team Check-in

 

1:30 PM – Cornhole Tournament Start | Double Elimination Format

 

4 PM – Outdoors hors d’oeuvres and awards reception to be held immediately following the tournaments.

Join RVATECH for a day outside with your team at one of Richmond’s favorite golf tournaments.

Come connect on the course with friends and clients for a day of fun and golf at the Hermitage Country Club in Manakin-Sabot as we promote socially distant networking + the opportunity to reconnect with the #rvatech community!

Not a golfer? Get your cornhole dream team ready for some friendly competition!

Enjoy a day out with your team at our first-ever cornhole tournament. Featuring ample opportunities for socializing, and the chance to compete in a team of 2 or 4.

 

Tournament Time: 1 – 4 PM

Presenting Sponsor

Beverage Station
Morning Bar
Beverage Station
Beverage Station
Morning Bar
Beverage Station
Hole-in-One & Scorecard Sponsor

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About

On November 5th, 2020, rvatech/Women curated a one-of-a-kind virtual experience that pairs all the things you love about rvatech's live events - keynotes, seminars, workshops, expo - with new virtual platforms, new ways to engage, new ways to learn, and new ways to celebrate the technology community in Richmond. 

More than any other year, 2020 has seen the need for all of us to continue to drive forward in everything we do. None of us can afford to stand still. We must continue to evolve the technologies we use, how we use them, and how we create new ones. Whether you're a technology leader, a technology business owner, a technology practitioner, or simply a technology enthusiast, there is something for you.

Track #1: Drive with Data

Big Data

Cloud

Privacy

Big Data

Cloud

Privacy

Track #2: Drive your Skills

Automation

Dev

Cyber Security

Automation

Dev

Cyber Security

Track #3: Drive the Journey

Program/Product

UX/UI

Agile

Program/Product

UX/UI

Agile

The 2020 MLM Awards

The Margaret Lyn McDermid Awards recognize women technologists in the greater Richmond area. The awards program is named after Margaret Lyn McDermid who has had a direct impact on Central Virginia’s tech economy, Virginia’s image across the country, opportunities for women and young people in technology, and most especially our continued growth as an organization at RVATECH. Lyn should be an inspiration to any young person, and especially any woman, who has a desire to become a technologist.

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Job Fair


 
Our Title Sponsors will spend a few minutes each discussing available positions that they are currently seeking. You'll also be able to learn a little bit more about what it's like to work at these companies and what they look for in candidates.

Event Speakers

Christina Hollingsworth

VP, Information Technology

Hamilton Beach

LinkedIn

Courtney Rowell

Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Leader

Thomson Reuters

LinkedIn

Elaine Cheng

VP and Chief Information Officer

Shentel

LinkedIn

Emma MacMullan

Cyber Intelligence Analyst

Federal Reserve

LinkedIn

Jimma Elliot-Stevens

Chief Privacy Officer

Thomson Reuters

LinkedIn

Johanna “Jojo” Leasiolagi

Senior Technical Advisor

Defense Intelligence Agency

LinkedIn

Katia Mastropas

Senior Data Scientist

James River Insurance

LinkedIn

Lauren Hill

Product Lead

Capital One

LinkedIn

Mary Glerum

Director of Product Management

InRythym

LinkedIn

Megan Overton

Product Management Consultant

The Mom Project

LinkedIn

Santhi Sridharan

Head of Engineering, Open Source Office

Capital One

LinkedIn

Sara Demeria

VP, Business Information Security Officer

Federal Reserve

LinkedIn

Teresa Washburn

Senior Manager, User Experience Design

Workday

LinkedIn

Crystal Harris

Agile Transformation Coach

CapTech

LinkedIn

Karen Rodd

Agile Transformation Coach

CapTech

LinkedIn

LaLisha Hurt

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer

GDIT

LinkedIn

Tanya Madison

Chief Privacy Officer

Aristocrat Technologies

LinkedIn

Charlene Mowery

Director, Strategic Initiatives

Red Hat

LinkedIn

Viji Natarajan

Enterprise and Solution Architecture Leader / Director

Veracity / Women Who Code

LinkedIn

Partner Expo

Welcome to Drive's Partner Expo! Take the time to learn about our conference sponsors by clicking on the links below. Each link will take you to a customized virtual booth that highlights everything from the company's leading women in tech to current job openings!

2020 Title Sponsors

2020 Drive Sponsors

Date

September 14, 2020

Schedule

10 AM – Morning Bar + Warm-Up

 

11 AM – Shotgun Start

 

Outdoors hors d’oeuvres and awards reception to be held immediately following the tournament

Location

Hermitage Country Club

1248 Hermitage Rd, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103

Join RVATECH for a day outside with your team at one of Richmond’s favorite golf tournaments.

Come connect on the course with friends and clients for a day of fun and golf at the Hermitage Country Club in Manakin-Sabot as we promote socially distant networking + the opportunity to reconnect with the #rvatech community!

 

Per the Governor’s current guidelines, face coverings will be required when individuals are unable to keep a 6ft distance.

2020 Sponsors

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Date

April, 26, 2021

Schedule

10 AM – Morning Bar + Warm-Up

 

11 AM – Shotgun Start | Scramble Format

 

Outdoors hors d’oeuvres and awards reception to be held immediately following the tournament

Location

Hermitage Country Club

1248 Hermitage Rd, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103

Join RVATECH for a day outside with your team at one of Richmond’s favorite golf tournaments.

Come connect on the course with friends and clients for a day of fun and golf at the Hermitage Country Club in Manakin-Sabot as we promote socially distant networking + the opportunity to reconnect with the #rvatech community!

 

Per the Governor’s current guidelines, face coverings will be required when individuals are unable to keep a 6ft distance.

2021 Sponsors

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Morning Bar
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Happy Hour
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    Replay the 2020 Awards Video


    About the Virtual Event

    This is Richmond’s twenty-fifth anniversary “Academy Awards” of technology and although 2020 certainly isn't the year any of us expected, that's not going to stop us from celebrating! We're continuing to showcase + recognize individual accomplishments, corporate wins, non-profit success stories, innovation excellence, and growing small businesses! However, we'll just be swapping out a night at Maymont Gardens for a night at home.

    RVATECH is teaming up with Richmond's own Altamira Film Co. to bring the 25th Anniversary Awards Gala to life by through an incredible 90-minute production and celebrating tech with tech - like never before. So, pick up your Gala Night Basket Bundle and head straight for your favorite streaming channel as we kick off what will truly be a night to remember!

    Sponsors

    Equity Impact Award

    Chairman's Award

    Innovation in Public Sector

    Innovation in Private Sector Award

    Large Capital

    Innovation in Private Sector Award

    Mid Capital

    Emerging Small Business Award

    Technology Builder Award

    Technology Influencer of the Year Award

    Next Gen Award

    Photo Booth Sponsor

    Legislator(s) of the Year Award

    Outstanding Collaboration in Tech

    Innovation in Private Sector Award

    Small Capital

    Community Impact Award

    Pre-Dinner Reception Sponsor

    After Party Sponsor

    People's Choice Award

    Innovation in Education Award

    Meet the Finalists Sponsor

    Technology Executive of the Year

    Register For This Event

     

    Register for Meet the Finalists   |   Register for 2020 rvatech/Gala

    About the Event

    For the 29th year - rvatech/ is celebrating the many breakthroughs, advancements, and outstanding technologists that are a part of the Richmond technology ecosystem.

     

    Join the rvatech/ Community at the Altria Theater on September 28th for a night celebrating and honoring our local organizations and individuals that are actively helping to advance our region's technology-based economy!

    Replay the 2022 Award Production Video

    2023 Award Categories

    Opportunity Impact Award

    Sponsored by AIS Network

    2023 Winner:

    Dr. Kume Goranson

     

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to an individual or team whose leadership and creative use of existing or development of new technology has benefited the environment for equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in the Richmond metropolitan area or the Commonwealth of Virginia.

    Criteria:
    • This individual/group has used technology in an innovative and creative way to enrich the environment for equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion either in the Richmond metro area or throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

    • Nominee(s) must demonstrate how they have employed existing or new technology to provide a more affirming environment and sustain support for historically underrepresented groups.

    • Nominee(s) must demonstrate intent to be a catalyst for change in the areas of equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion.

    Community Impact Award

    Sponsored by MAXX Potential

    2023 Winner:

    sayCare

     

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to an individual or team from an organization in central Virginia that displays the most innovative use(s) of technology to deliver services, advance their mission, or impact our community.

    Criteria:
    • This individual/group has used technology in an innovative and creative way to deliver services, advance their mission, transform their industry, or impact the community.

    • Nominee must showcase a demonstrable impact on their community and the technology ecosystem in Richmond through their work

    Educator of the Year

    Sponsored by Google

    2023 Winner:

    Yvette Lee – J.R. Tucker High School

     

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to the educator that provides exceptional technology leadership and encourages students to pursue higher education or training in science, technology, engineering and math.

    Criteria:
    • Awarded for innovation in teaching styles, educational programs, or other means of impacting the educational process and student outcomes

    • Must teach Science, Technology, Engineering or Math specifically within Richmond or surrounding counties

    • Must showcase a high degree of innovation or uniqueness, offering a compelling offering that students typically don’t experience in a traditional curriculum

    • Must showcase a demonstrable impact through the number of students reached, potential scalability of the concept, and/or impact on the community as a whole

    NextGen Award

    Sponsored by Capital One

    2023 Winner:

    Neel Gandhi

     

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a K-12 student who has demonstrated a meaningful impact on the technology ecosystem in Richmond.

    Criteria:
    • Must matriculate in grades K-12 specifically within Richmond or surrounding counties at the time of nomination

    • Awarded for a demonstrable impact, product, or program that advances the technology ecosystem within Richmond

    • Award winner will be selected based on excellence within an “above and beyond” initiative that took place outside of a class assignment

    • Must showcase a high degree of innovation or uniqueness, offering a compelling offering that is not currently available in the greater Richmond marketplace

    Technology Builder Award

    Sponsored by ePlus and Pure Storage

    2023 Winner:

    CapTech’s VISTAR

     

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a local technology company delivering technology solutions and/or services to external clients that build capacity and increase operational efficiency.

    Criteria:
    • Intended for the vendor and consultant community that specialize in providing technology solutions for client companies

    • Must showcase a strategic and innovative solution that changes business process or procedure

    • Must provide tangible financial or business value and increase operational efficiency for a client

    Emerging Small Business Award

    Sponsored by Summit Human Capital

    2023 Winner:

    No Limbits

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a local small business or start-up technology company that has demonstrated the ability to achieve commercial success.

    Criteria:
    • Nominee should demonstrate a unique or innovative offering that provides real value to a current need or creates a new need in the marketplace

    • Nominee should demonstrate recognizable success through market impact and/or revenue growth

    • Nominee should have achieved success through the specific and innovative use of technology

    Innovation in Public Sector

    Sponsored by CarMax

    2023 Winner:

    UNOS’ The Travel App

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a public agency, or organization benefitting the public good, whose creative use of existing or development of new technology enhances processes, methodologies and/or services for their own or others' benefit.
    Criteria:• Awarded for excellence and innovation on a project, process, or business transformation

    • Must demonstrate how discovery, collaboration, iteration, prototyping, etc. contributed to the conception and development of the innovation

    • Must demonstrate how the innovation satisfies an existing need or creates a new need that is not currently available in the market.

    • Must showcase distinct, game changing advantages over any alternatives.

    • The innovation must showcase compelling ways in which it was communicated, how users were engaged, and how it was delivered to the marketplace.

    • The value proposition must be clearly achieved, fulfilled and validated in the marketplace.

    • The project should have a long-term impact and be an inspiration for future innovation and innovators

    Innovation in Private Sector, Large Capital

    Sponsored by CGI

    2023 Winner:

    CoStar’s Homes.com

     

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a company whose creative use of existing or development of new technology enhances processes, methodologies and/or services for their own or others' benefit.



    Criteria: • Awarded for excellence and innovation on a project, process, or business transformation

    • Must demonstrate how discovery, collaboration, iteration, prototyping, etc. contributed to the conception and development of the innovation

    • Must demonstrate how the innovation satisfies an existing need or creates a new need that is not currently available in the market.

    • Must showcase distinct, game changing advantages over any alternatives.

    • The innovation must showcase compelling ways in which it was communicated, how users were engaged, and how it was delivered to the marketplace.

    • The value proposition must be clearly achieved, fulfilled and validated in the marketplace.

    • The project should have a long-term impact and be an inspiration for future innovation and innovators

    Innovation in Private Sector, Small Capital

    Sponsored by Comcast

    2023 Winner:

    Naborforce, Inc.

     

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a company whose creative use of existing or development of new technology enhances processes, methodologies and/or services for their own or others' benefit.



    Criteria: • Awarded for excellence and innovation on a project, process, or business transformation

    • Must demonstrate how discovery, collaboration, iteration, prototyping, etc. contributed to the conception and development of the innovation

    • Must demonstrate how the innovation satisfies an existing need or creates a new need that is not currently available in the market.

    • Must showcase distinct, game changing advantages over any alternatives.

    • The innovation must showcase compelling ways in which it was communicated, how users were engaged, and how it was delivered to the marketplace.

    • The value proposition must be clearly achieved, fulfilled and validated in the marketplace.

    • The project should have a long-term impact and be an inspiration for future innovation and innovators

    Tech Executive of the Year

    Sponsored by Vaco

    2023 Winner:

    Melanie Frank, Capital One

     

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to an individual whose leadership resulted to create competitive advantage, optimize business processes, enable growth or improve relationships with customers.

    Criteria:
    • An executive who has primary IT leadership responsibility for an entire company, business line, or geography.

    • In the past year, has demonstrated leadership to successfully manage and champion technology initiatives.
    Examples include: • Led technology efforts on a day-to-day basis, while receiving positive results from internal employee surveys.

    • Improved the internal IT organization (e.g., restructured, new technology, use of automation, use of analytics, improved risk management, improved reporting)

    • Led technology efforts related to a major company change (e.g., taken a company public/private, led merger/acquisition activities, introduced a new product into the marketplace)

    • Significantly boosted a company’s IT presence in a geography

    Innovation in Cyber Security

    Sponsored by Assura

    2023 Winner:

    Dragnet

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a cyber security project that showcases breakthrough innovation and creativity in the practice and application of cyber security.

    Outstanding Collaboration

    Sponsored by Luck Companies

    2023 Winner:

    Shockoe & Altria

     

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to two or more companies (in a non-consultative arrangement) that have exemplified the collaborative spirit necessary to achieve breakthrough innovations in technology.


    Innovation in Cloud Computing

    Sponsored by Synergy Technical

    2023 Winner:

    Operation Smile’s Technology Solutions Built Using Microsoft Power Apps

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a cloud computing project that showcases breakthrough innovation and creativity in the practice and application of cloud computing.

    Innovation in Data Science

    Sponsored by CoStar

    2023 Winner:

    Dominion Energy’s Misgrids

     

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a project that showcases breakthrough innovation and creativity in the practice and application of data science.

    Team Excellence Award

    Sponsored by Networking Technologies + Support

    2023 Winner:

    VCU Health IT Team

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to an entire team/division that exceeded expectations through innovation, collaboration, or pure technical excellence. Nominees could be the result of product development, process innovation, exceptional metrics/results, or excellence in team culture.

    Legislator of the Year

    Sponsored by Meta

    2023 Winners:

    Delegate Carrie Coyner

    Senator Jeremy McPike

     

     

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a legislator(s) who have made a positive impact on the technology sector in the previous year.

    Chair's Award

    Sponsored by Altria

    2023 Winner:

    Deb Cassidy

     

     

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to an individual or organization that has made a significant impact on the growth of technology in this region, and/or the advancement of Greater Richmond as a center for technology innovation.

    People's Choice Award

    Sponsored by InterVision

    2023 Winner:

    Earlybird (Daybreak and Sandbox)

     

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to the popular vote through social media leading up to the event.

    2023 Sponsors

    View the 2023 Sponsorship Opportunities

    Title Sponsor

    NextGen Award

    Innovation in Data Science Award

    Emerging Small Business Award

    Cocktail Hour Sponsor

    Pre-Reception Sponsor

    Opportunity Impact Award

    Chair's Award + Wine Sponsor

    Innovation in Cyber Security

    Innovation in Public Sector

    Innovation in Private Sector - Large Capital

    Innovation in Private Sector - Small Capital

    Technology Builder Award

    Photobooth Sponsor

    Educator of the Year Award

    People's Choice Award

    Outstanding Collaboration Award

    Community Impact Award

    Legislator of the Year

    Team Excellence Award

    Innovation in Cloud Computing

    Meet the Finalists Sponsor

    Technology Executive of the Year

    360 PhotoBooth Sponsor

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    About the Event

    For the 27th year - rvatech/ is celebrating the many breakthroughs, advancements, and outstanding technologists that are a part of the Richmond technology ecosystem.

     

    Join the rvatech/ Community at Maymont Gardens on September 28th for a night under the stars celebrating and honoring our local organizations and individuals that are actively helping to advance our region's technology-based economy!

    Replay the 2022 Award Production Video

    Replay the Award Production

    Replay the 2022 Production

    2022 Award Categories

    Equity Impact

    Sponsored by AIS Network

    2022 Winner:
    • AnswersNow

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to an individual or team whose leadership and creative use of existing or development of new technology has benefited the environment for equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in the Richmond metropolitan area or the Commonwealth of Virginia.

    Criteria:
    • This individual/group has used technology in an innovative and creative way to enrich the environment for equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion either in the Richmond metro area or throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

    • Nominee(s) must demonstrate how they have employed existing or new technology to provide a more affirming environment and sustain support for historically underrepresented groups.

    • Nominee(s) must demonstrate intent to be a catalyst for change in the areas of equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion.

    Community Impact Award

    Sponsored by MAXX Potential

    2022 Winner:
    • Goochland High School – Virtual Rurality

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to an individual or team from a nonprofit or civic organization in central Virginia that displays the most innovative use(s) of technology to deliver services, advance their mission, or impact our community.

    Criteria:
    • This individual/group has used technology in an innovative and creative way to deliver services, advance their mission, transform their industry, or impact the community.

    • Nominee must showcase a demonstrable impact on their community and the technology ecosystem in Richmond through their work

    Educator of the Year

    Sponsored by Google

    2022 Winner:
    • Zachary Jernigan

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to the educator that provides exceptional technology leadership and encourages students to pursue higher education or training in science, technology, engineering and math.

    Criteria:
    • Awarded for innovation in teaching styles, educational programs, or other means of impacting the educational process and student outcomes

    • Must teach Science, Technology, Engineering or Math specifically within Richmond or surrounding counties

    • Must showcase a high degree of innovation or uniqueness, offering a compelling offering that students typically don’t experience in a traditional curriculum

    • Must showcase a demonstrable impact through the number of students reached, potential scalability of the concept, and/or impact on the community as a whole

    NextGen Award

    Sponsored by General Electric

    2022 Winner:
    • Corynn Mason @ CodeRVA Regional High School

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a K-12 student who has demonstrated a meaningful impact on the technology ecosystem in Richmond.

    Criteria:
    • Must matriculate in grades K-12 specifically within Richmond or surrounding counties at the time of nomination

    • Awarded for a demonstrable impact, product, or program that advances the technology ecosystem within Richmond

    • Award winner will be selected based on excellence within an “above and beyond” initiative that took place outside of a class assignment

    • Must showcase a high degree of innovation or uniqueness, offering a compelling offering that is not currently available in the greater Richmond marketplace

    Technology Builder Award

    Sponsored by ePlus and Pure Storage

    2022 Winner:
    • Qlarion, a GCOM Company

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a local technology company delivering technology solutions and/or services to external clients that build capacity and increase operational efficiency.

    Criteria:
    • Intended for the vendor and consultant community that specialize in providing technology solutions for client companies

    • Must showcase a strategic and innovative solution that changes business process or procedure

    • Must provide tangible financial or business value and increase operational efficiency for a client

    Emerging Small Business Award

    Sponsored by CoStar Group

    2022 Winner:
    • Babylon Micro-Farms

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a local small business or start-up technology company that has demonstrated the ability to achieve commercial success.

    Criteria:
    • Nominee should demonstrate a unique or innovative offering that provides real value to a current need or creates a new need in the marketplace

    • Nominee should demonstrate recognizable success through market impact and/or revenue growth

    • Nominee should have achieved success through the specific and innovative use of technology

    Innovation in Public Sector

    Sponsored by Carmax

    2022 Winner:
    • VA DRPT – Mobility for All – Virginia Transportation Navigator

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a public agency, or organization benefitting the public good, whose creative use of existing or development of new technology enhances processes, methodologies and/or services for their own or others' benefit.
    Criteria:• Awarded for excellence and innovation on a project, process, or business transformation

    • Must demonstrate how discovery, collaboration, iteration, prototyping, etc. contributed to the conception and development of the innovation

    • Must demonstrate how the innovation satisfies an existing need or creates a new need that is not currently available in the market.

    • Must showcase distinct, game changing advantages over any alternatives.

    • The innovation must showcase compelling ways in which it was communicated, how users were engaged, and how it was delivered to the marketplace.

    • The value proposition must be clearly achieved, fulfilled and validated in the marketplace.

    • The project should have a long-term impact and be an inspiration for future innovation and innovators

    Innovation in Private Sector

    Sponsored by CGI

    2022 Winner:
    • Mission Lane – NPD Investment

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a company whose creative use of existing or development of new technology enhances processes, methodologies and/or services for their own or others' benefit.



    Criteria: • Awarded for excellence and innovation on a project, process, or business transformation

    • Must demonstrate how discovery, collaboration, iteration, prototyping, etc. contributed to the conception and development of the innovation

    • Must demonstrate how the innovation satisfies an existing need or creates a new need that is not currently available in the market.

    • Must showcase distinct, game changing advantages over any alternatives.

    • The innovation must showcase compelling ways in which it was communicated, how users were engaged, and how it was delivered to the marketplace.

    • The value proposition must be clearly achieved, fulfilled and validated in the marketplace.

    • The project should have a long-term impact and be an inspiration for future innovation and innovators

    Technology Executive of the Year

    Sponsored by Vaco

    2022 Winner:
    • Christina Hollingsworth – Hamilton Beach

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to an individual whose leadership resulted to create competitive advantage, optimize business processes, enable growth or improve relationships with customers.

    Criteria:
    • An executive who has primary IT leadership responsibility for an entire company, business line, or geography.

    • In the past year, has demonstrated leadership to successfully manage and champion technology initiatives.
    Examples include: • Led technology efforts on a day-to-day basis, while receiving positive results from internal employee surveys.

    • Improved the internal IT organization (e.g., restructured, new technology, use of automation, use of analytics, improved risk management, improved reporting)

    • Led technology efforts related to a major company change (e.g., taken a company public/private, led merger/acquisition activities, introduced a new product into the marketplace)

    • Significantly boosted a company’s IT presence in a geography

    Innovation in Cyber Security

    Sponsored by Assura

    2022 Winner:
    • Hive Systems – Quantico

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a cyber security project that showcases breakthrough innovation and creativity in the practice and application of cyber security.

    Outstanding Collaboration

    Sponsored by Luck Companies

    2022 Winner:
    • Hamilton Beach Brands, Synergy Technical, VCU, and Microsoft

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to two or more companies (in a non-consultative arrangement) that have exemplified the collaborative spirit necessary to achieve breakthrough innovations in technology.


    Innovation in Cloud Computing

    Sponsored by Synergy Technical

    2022 Winner:
    • Chesterfield Auto Parts – Yardsmart

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a cloud computing project that showcases breakthrough innovation and creativity in the practice and application of cloud computing.

    Legislator of the Year

    Sponsored by Meta

    2022 Winners:
    • Senator George Barker and Delegate Emily Brewer

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to a legislator(s) who have made a positive impact on the technology sector in the previous year.

    Chair's Award

    Sponsored by Altria

    2022 Winners:
    • Phlow

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to an individual or organization that has made a significant impact on the growth of technology in this region, and/or the advancement of Greater Richmond as a center for technology innovation.

    People's Choice Award

    Sponsored by InterVision

    2022 Winner:
    • Loren Morgan at Owens and Minor

    Learn About the Award

    Awarded to the popular vote through social media leading up to the event.

    2022 Sponsors

    Title Sponsor

    Equity Impact Award

    Chair's Award + Wine Sponsor

    Innovation in Cyber Security

    Innovation in Public Sector

    Pre-Reception Sponsor

    Innovation in Private Sector - Large Capital

    Emerging Small Business Award

    Technology Builder Award

    NextGen Award

    Photobooth Sponsor

    Educator of the Year Award

    People's Choice Award

    Outstanding Collaboration Award

    Community Impact Award

    Legislator of the Year

    After Party Sponsor

    Studio Sponsor

    Innovation in Cloud Computing

    Meet the Finalists Sponsor

    Technology Executive of the Year

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    About the Event

    For the 26th year - rvatech/ is celebrating the many breakthroughs, advancements, and outstanding technologists that are a part of the Richmond technology ecosystem.


    Join the rvatech/ Community at Maymont Gardens for a night under the stars celebrating and honoring our local organizations and individuals that are actively helping to advance our region's technology-based economy! RVATECH is teaming up with Richmond's own Altamira Film Co. for another Hollywood-style awards production to bring the 26th Anniversary Awards Gala to life through an incredible 90-minute production and celebrating tech with tech.

    FAQ's -

    What's the Attire?

    Attire is suggested as Vineyard Chic. Keep in mind, this event will be held outdoors on the lawn at Maymont, and jackets/sweaters may be desired once the sun sets. We highly suggest avoiding high heels.

    Where do I park?

    Parking: Please park in the Dogwood Dell lot, directly adjacent to the dog park, located at 1300 Blanton Ave., Richmond, VA 23221. From here, executive shuttles will escort guests directly to the event within Maymont. (Shuttles will run continuously throughout the event.)

    What's the Schedule?

    Registration and cocktail hour will be held from 5-6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.

     

    Dinner and awards will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. immediately followed by the after-party from 8-9 p.m.

    Rain Plan -

    Due to inopportune weather, the Gala Awards has been rescheduled to October 14, 2021.

     

    Covid Policies -

    Cast your vote for the 2021 People's Choice

    Voting closes October 1st

    Vote Today for People's Choice

    Sponsors

    Equity Impact Award

    Chairman's Award

    Innovation in Public Sector

    Innovation in Private Sector Award

    Large Capital

    Emerging Small Business Award

    Innovation in Cyber Security Award

    Technology Builder Award

    Innovation in Data Science Award

    Next Gen Award

    Photobooth Sponsor

    Legislator(s) of the Year

    Outstanding Collaboration in Tech

    Innovation in Private Sector Award

    Small Capital

    Community Impact Award

    Pre-Dinner Reception Sponsor

    After Party Sponsor

    People's Choice Award

    Innovation in Education Award

    Meet the Finalists Sponsor

    Technology Executive of the Year

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    About the MLM Awards

    The Margaret Lyn McDermid (MLM) Awards recognize + celebrate women technologists making an impact in the greater Richmond area.

     

    The awards program is named after Margaret Lyn McDermid who has had a direct impact on Central Virginia’s tech economy, Virginia’s image across the country, opportunities for women and young people in technology, and most especially our continued growth as an organization at rvatech/. Lyn should be an inspiration to any young person, especially any woman, who desires to become a technologist.

    Join us on March 19th for the 2024 awards ceremony as we celebrate the many innovative, driven + impactful women in the Richmond technology community!

    Event Details

    2024 Sponsors

    Title Sponsor
    Legacy Sponsor

    Award Sponsors

    People's Choice Award Sponsor
    Male Ally & Shatter the Glass Ceiling Awards
    Lifetime Achievement & Breakthrough Technology Awards
    Community Impact & Rising Star Awards

    This Event Is Currently Accepting Sponsors

    Download Sponsor Details

    Email Mary Case for Sponsorship Information

    Congratulations to our 2023 Award Winners

    Read our Winners Blog Post

    About the MLM Awards

    The Margaret Lyn McDermid (MLM) Awards recognize + celebrate women technologists in the greater Richmond area.

     

    The awards program is named after Margaret Lyn McDermid who has had a direct impact on Central Virginia’s tech economy, Virginia’s image across the country, opportunities for women and young people in technology, and most especially our continued growth as an organization at rvatech/. Lyn should be an inspiration to any young person, especially any woman, who desires to become a technologist.

    Register for the Event

    Register for the Event

    2023 Sponsors

    This Event Is Currently Accepting Sponsors

    Download Sponsor Details

    Email Mary Case for Sponsorship Information

    Deadline to apply/nominate: 5pm, Wednesday, October 20th

    “Paula Gulak Memorial” Impact on Community | Breakthrough Technology | Rising Star | Male Ally | Leadership Award | Woman of the Year Award

    About the 2021 MLM Awards

    The Margaret Lyn McDermid Awards recognize women technologists in the greater Richmond area. The awards program is named after Margaret Lyn McDermid who has had a direct impact on Central Virginia’s tech economy, Virginia’s image across the country, opportunities for women and young people in technology, and most especially our continued growth as an organization at RVATECH. Lyn should be an inspiration to any young person, and especially any woman, who has a desire to become a technologist.

    View the 2020 Winners