RISING STARS finalists!

Congratulations to New Brunswick’s TOP twenty five (25) IT professionals, nominated by peers and managers for their superlative work and contribution to the industry and their community.

Ten (10) winners will be awarded the coveted RISING STARS trophy and will be enrolled in the year-long RISING STARS mentorship program with the Knowledge Industry’s most prominent Leaders and Entrepreneurs.

John Burn, UNB Centre for Enhanced Teaching
Brent Caldwell, Innovatia Inc
Judy Chase, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Tifani Chowdhry, Spielo
Larry Cossaboon, Innovatia Inc
Joy Cummings-Dickinson, UNB
Will Davidson, UNB
Etienne Fontaine, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Ronald Forbes, Bristol
Amy Grant, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Jacques Guitard, IC-Agency
Yves Hache, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Aaron Hardwick, Sykes Assistance Services Corporation
Adam MacDonald, Spheric Technologies Inc
Roland Malliet, Advantage Communications
Mark McAllister, CGI
David McCluskey, Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Andrew Mitchell, Innovatia Inc
Chris Newton, Radian6
Iuli Popescu, AdvansysTMC
Greg Rekounas, OAO Technology Solutions Inc
Lynne Sampson, Whitehill Technologies Inc
Tanya Stokes-Jones, Spielo
Sylvain St-Onge, Computech
Curtis Wiseman, Ambir

You are invited to join us in celebrating their accomplishments at the Rising Stars Gala:

When: Thursday, January 17, 2008Where: Delta Beauséjour Hotel, Moncton
Reception at 5:30 pm
Dinner from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Tickets: $75 per person, $600 per table of 8

Guest Speaker:
Nancy Mathis
Executive Director of the G. Wallace F. McCain Institute for Business Leadership

To purchase your tickets please return the completed request form.

Rising Stars Program

The strength of the Knowledge Industry is built on its ability to attract and retain a high caliber workforce. Understanding the importance of recognizing IT professionals throughout New Brunswick, Rising Stars has awarded over 40 IT individuals for their achievements in their profession.

New for 2007 - Junior Stars

This year, the Greater Moncton Knowledge Industry Network (GMKIN) is excited to announce the addition of Junior Stars to the Rising Stars Awards. This year the award, which is aimed at High School students throughout New Brunswick, will be presented to six deserving individuals who have distinguished themselves in fields related to Science and Technology in their schools and/or communities. We want to encourage youth to strive for their dreams and allow them to be recognized for their strengths.
ObjectiveThe Rising Stars event is an annual provincial event to recognize knowledge industry workers, in companies or organizations throughout New Brunswick, who have distinguished themselves with the quality of their work and for their positive impact in their community and the industry.

Mentorship
These Rising Stars, in addition to being recognized for their work, will be provided with a mentorship program for the year. The objective of the mentorship program is to prepare them to become our future leaders … and entrepreneurs.