Johns Creek Company Among Finalists for 2013 Excalibur Awards

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced  the Finalists for the 2013 Excalibur Awards.

The Annual Excalibur Awards celebrates Georgia companies and organizations that demonstrate the best use of technology, typically provided by a third-party, to solve complex issues and processes in business and education. Tech-enabled companies that develop their own non-commercial technology solutions to enhance their organization are also considered for the awards which are presented by TAG in collaboration with the Business and Technology Alliance of TAG (B&TA).

Three North Fulton organizations were named Excalibur Awards Finalists this year including McKesson Corporation in Alpharetta;  UPS in Sandy Springs; and World Financial Group of Johns Creek .This year’s Finalists were selected in 5categories.:

PUBLIC/NON-PROFIT

·         Kennesaw State University

·         Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)

·         National Monuments Foundation

SMALL COMPANIES

·         AchieveIT

·         FlightWorks

·         T.E.N. Inc.

MID-SIZED COMPANIES

·         Generation Mortgage

·         Mercedes-Benz Buckhead

·         World Financial Group

         LARGE COMPANIES

·         McKesson Corporation

·         SunTrust Banks Inc.

·         UPS

          MOST CREATIVE SOLUTION

·         Kennesaw State University

·         National Monuments Foundation

·         Travelport

Winners will be selected from among the finalists and officially recognized at the 2013 Excalibur Awards ceremony onOctober 18, 2013 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel located at 2450 Galleria Parkway in Atlanta.

“We are truly pleased to honor the recipients of the 2013 Excalibur Awards,” said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. “This year’s competition was fierce, as we had our largest and best group of entrees since our event’s origin, eight years ago. We believe celebrating these tech-enabled companies and organizations strengthens our message of Georgia’s emerging position as a national leader in technology.”

Corporate Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for The 2013 Excalibur Awards are still available for companies interested in attending the event.

Follow the conversation on Twitter by following the hashtag #TAGExcalibur. To learn more visit:http://www.tagonline.org/events/excalibur-awards/.

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 21,000 members and hosting over 200 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 33 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website atwww.TAGthink.com.