Premier Awards Celebrate the Best and Brightest in Virginia's Thriving Data Center Community
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the preeminent trade association representing the region's technology ecosystem, proudly celebrated the powerful growth and successful expansion of Virginia's esteemed data center industry at the sixth annual NVTC Data Center Awards.
Over 230 industry professionals, statewide business community representatives and public sector leaders attended last night's awards ceremony to celebrate six winners and toast to the region's success as the largest data center market in the world.
"As generative AI accelerates demand for high-performance computing, energy-efficient infrastructure, and advanced data processing, Virginia remains at the forefront of innovation." said Jennifer Taylor, president and CEO of NVTC. "Congratulations to these visionary leaders who are driving the global digital economy and reinforcing Virginia's leadership in the rapidly evolving data center industry."
The NVTC Data Center Awards honor trailblazers who have solidified Virginia's position as a leading force in the data center industry, fueling its growth and economic influence. This year, winners were awarded in five influential categories — Community Champion Award, Data Center Innovation Award, Data Center Woman of the Year Award, Data Center Partner of the Year, and Rising Star Award.
2025 NVTC Data Center Awards Winners
Community Champion Award
- Jack Bidlack, Northern Virginia Community College
- QTS
Data Center Innovation Award
- Vantage Data Centers
Data Center Partner of the Year Award
- Holder Construction
Rising Star Award
- Kevin McHugh, Peterson Companies
Data Center Woman of the Year Award
- Stacy O'Donnell, Clark Technologies
"Congratulations to all the visionary nominees and winners for their immeasurable contributions to the data center industry, the backbone of the digital economy," said Vinay Nagpal, Chair, NVTC Data Center and Cloud Community of Interest and CEO, InterGlobix. "The staggering growth and expansion of Virginia's data center industry continually reaffirms the vital role they play in shaping the ever-evolving digital economy."
This year's NVTC Data Center Awards are sponsored by Amazon Web Services, Falken Industries, The Baldwin Group, Google, Meta, Equinix, Digital Realty, Peterson Companies, Green Building Initiative, Northern Virginia Community College, E.E. Reed East Coast, CoreSite, QTS, Prince William County Department of Economic Development, Vantage Data Centers, Distributed Power Solutions, Holder Construction and Loudoun County Economic Development.
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Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)
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About the Northern Virginia Technology Council:
NVTC is where the region's tech community comes together. From bold startups to Fortune 100 giants, we represent over 470 members across sectors shaping the future of technology. NVTC drives innovation, fosters connections, and advocates for policies that fuel growth and position Northern Virginia as a global leader in technology. Through its initiatives in cybersecurity, AI, cloud computing, and beyond, NVTC empowers the tech community to shape the future. Whether it's through policy advocacy, peer networks, or industry promotion, NVTC drives innovation that's transforming the world. Learn more at http://www.nvtc.org
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