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CFO of the Year Award
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| Presented to a Chief Financial Officer of a technology firm for outstanding contributions to his/her company's performance and accomplishments from January 2005 until present. Past winners are Baldeep Dua, Director of Finance, marketRX (2005), John Rego, CFO, Vonage (2004); Matt Farrell, CFO, Alpharma, Inc. (2003); Richard Schneider, Exec. VP, CFO, and Treasurer, DRS Technologies, Inc. (2002); Donald Marvin, CFO/COO, Sr. VP, Orchid Biosciences (2001); and Edward Jordan, CFO, ITXC (2000)
Sample criteria for CFO of the Year may include:
- Confidant to CEO
- Adept at raising capital case management
- Outstanding team builder
- Key player in merger or acquisition
- Customer service attitude
- Integral part of deal negotiation
- Heightened company’s public image
- Major project implementation
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Hall of Fame Award
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| Presented to a current or former Chief Financial Officer for multiple achievements over an extended period of time, in one company or several, that has elevated him/her to a level of recognition among community, peers and others involved in the technology arena. Past winners are Robert Hugin, CFO & Sr. VP, Celgene (2005), Chuck Warczakowski, CFO, Skila, Inc. (2004); Sidney Rosenblatt, Exec. VP & CFO, Universal Display Corp. (2003); Robert Olanoff, CFO, Paragon Computer Professionals, Inc. (2002); Ken Zuerblis, CFO, Enzon, Inc. (2001); and George Robson, CFO, Dendrite International, Inc. (2000).
Sample criteria for Hall of Fame Award may include:
- Confidant to CEO
- Adept at raising capital case management
- Outstanding team builder
- Key player in merger or acquisition
- Customer service attitude
- Integral part of deal negotiation
- Heightened company’s public image
- Major project implementation
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Financier of the Year Award
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Presented to a venture capitalist, investment merchant or commercial banker who has contributed to the economic development of New Jersey's technology community, including but not limited to the following:
- Responsible for attracting new capital into New Jersey
- Invested in, or loaned capital to local technology companies
- Recognized accomplishments in community education/leadership
Fund (2004); Kathleen Coviello, VP & Relationship Manager, Silicon Valley Bank (2003); Thomas M. Uhlman, Managing Director, New Venture Partners, LLC (2002); John Martinson, Managing Partner, Edison Venture Fund (2001) and Caren Franzini, Exec. Dir., New Jersey Economic Development Authority (2000).
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Deal of the Year Award
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Presented to the Chief Financial Officer who successfully completed a merger, acquisition, buyout, buyback, or large round of funding in 2005/2006 resulting in increased revenues and growth for his/her company. Past winners are Andrew Einhorn, Executive VP & CFO, ESP Pharma, Inc. (2005), Kathy Donovan, CFO, Dendrite International, Inc. (2004); and Anne VanLent, Exec. VP & CFO, Barrier Therapeutics.
Sample criteria for Deal of the Year Awards may include:
- Confidant to CEO
- Adept at raising capital case management
- Outstanding team builder
- Key player in merger or acquisition
- Customer service attitude
- Integral part of deal negotiation
- Heightened company’s public image
- Major project implementation
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Previous Award Winners
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| Community Service Award -- Virginia Alling, Director, PNC Bank N.A. (2002); Holly Dansbury, CFO, Sensors Unlimited (2001); Ty J. Williams, Sr. VP and Manager, First Union National Bank |
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