The North Carolina Technology Association's NC Tech Awards were held this week at the Raleigh Convention Center in Downtown Raleigh. 600 attendees participated in the event and celebrated the best of the best in the North Carolina Tech sector.

Based in Chapel Hill, CData Software is a leading data access and connectivity solution company.

Morrisville tech company Relias is a leading provider of workforce education and enablement solutions for healthcare organizations and their staff.

Headquartered in Raleigh, Relay has developed a next-generation radio that enhances safety and operations in one small, durable, lightweight device. Chris Chuang, Co-Founder and CEO of Relay, was previously CEO of Republic Wireless, and COO of Bandwidth.

A financial services veteran with more than 25 years of experience, Chris has led Apiture for the last 5 years. The company, headquartered in Wilmington, offers digital banking solutions to banks and credit unions throughout the U.S.

Recognized for his contributions to the North Carolina tech sector, Dr. Randy Woodson became North Carolina State University's 14th chancellor in April 2010. Under his leadership, the university created, implemented, and completed "The Pathway to the Future," a strategic plan that elevated NC State's recognition among the nation's top public research universities.

Jones is the founder and CEO of the Dottie Rose Foundation. The organization's mission is to set the standard in computer science education while bridging the gender gap in the technology field. They are dedicated to making computer education accessible, inclusive and equitable for all, regardless of gender, and a technology industry that values and benefits from the diverse perspectives and contributions of women.