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 Premier Member Awards honoring the most engaged member companies and individuals in 2016.

Categories were divided into small, medium and large ‘Most Active Company,’ ‘Most Innovative Company,’ ‘Rookie of the Year,’ ‘Most Influential Champion,’ and a new TAG initiative, ‘TAG on Campus’ which focuses on engaging Georgia universities and the student population. Each finalist was selected based on a variety of metrics including attendance, sponsorship, board participation, utilizing TAG Radio, presenting at events, hosting events, etc. This year’s finalists are:

• Small Most Active Company: Arnall Golden Gregory, Habif Arogeti & Wynne, LLP. and Pyramid Consulting
• Mid Most Active Company: Airwatch, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Verizon
• Large Most Active Company: Comcast and The Home Depot
• Rookie of the Year: Cybraics, Dekalb Office and Neudesic
• Most Influential Champion: Deanna Armstrong from Dekalb Office, Natascha Brouwer from The Home Depot and Dedra Ward from Cox Automotive
• TAG On Campus: Georgia State University and University of Phoenix
• Most Innovative Company: Cox Automotive and The Home Depot

The winners for each category will be announced at the Premier Member Awards on January 12, 2017 at the Cobb Galleria. Immediately following the award ceremony TAG will be hosting the Society Showcase for individuals who are interested in learning about the 33 TAG societies.

Learn more or register: www.tagonline.org.

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)

TAG is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 35,000 members through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia, and Savannah. 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.

The association provides networking and educational programs; celebrates Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. TAG hosts over 200 events each year and serves as an umbrella organization for 33 professional societies. For more information visit the TAG website atwww.tagonline.org.