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Posted by Fitz Haile on October 28, 2008 at 11:28 PM
After many months of anticipation, deliberation and planning, we finally unveiled - to a large audience of esteemed colleagues and guests - the winners of the 2008 Innovation Awards, presented by Lott + Barber. (More pics coming.)
Despite the monsoon-like downpour, the turn-out was remarkable, bringing nearly 500 of Savannah’s finest creatives. Astride organic and local surf and turf entrées, eco-friendly decor and lighting and a premiere video and slide display, we ushered in a new era of entrepreneurs and Savannah success stories.
The awards sculptures themselves were created by nationally recognized local artist Jerome Meadows - a true work of art to honor the accomplishments of the community innovators.
And the winners were (are)…
For Innovation Achievement in Education, congratulations to Savannah Technical College for their Cross-disciplinary Student-constructed Solar Generator and Photovoltaic Program.
“Innovation in what we do is so important and to get recognized for it is truly an honor. We’d like to thank Savannah Technical College for allowing the Industrial Technology department the freedom to put ideas into motion – as well as the entire IT department, without whom, the solar generator wouldn’t be a reality. This was really a team effort.”
The Innovation Awards, like Christmas, comes just once a year. And how exciting that the big event is tonight! For those of you who have reserved your seats, I will see you at the Historic Roundhouse!
Just wanted to remind you of several important things to keep in mind:
- Don’t make us say “I told you so” when your hot heels fall flat at the Historic Roundhouse. Please, please (down on my knees begging you) wear sensible shoes.
- VIP parking for hybirds and carpoolers is limited to the first 75 vehicles. So come early and come together. Overflow parking is located at the Visitors Center next door.
- Rain? Cold weather? C’mon, you knew we’d be prepared for that! Don’t let the evening’s forecast dissuade you from attending tonight’s ceremony. We’ve thought of it all… including heat and cover. But feel free to throw a light sweater over your shoulder if you’re worried.
Thanks in advance to all of you beautiful guests! And many, many thanks to our sponsors (especially Lott + Barber!) for making this great event possible.
And not a moment too soon. I, for one, have been biting my fingernails again - an old habit rekindled by the gnawing need to know who is among the top 3 in each category for the prize of the year, the Creative Coast Alliance Innovation Award, sponsored by Lott + Barber. If you are as impatient as I am, you’ll be pleased to know that our five esteemed judges have made their decisions.
It was no simple task, but our independent panel of local and regional judges toiled and labored for hours on end, tirelessly deliberating over nearly 100 Savannah innovators across six categories including Community, Emerging Business, Existing Business, Government, Education and Sustainability. Locked in a room like jurists in the O.J. trial, they fed, sleepless, on half-eaten donuts and stale coffee, muddling through piles of applications from top notch candidates in a brave attempt to narrow the competitive field.
Here are the quickdraws still standing when the dust cleared:
For a minute there I thought it had all been a dream. I woke up cloudy-headed on Friday morning wondering if I had really witnessed the re-embodiment of the Doors and Led Zeppelin, watched a convincing Janis Joplin performance by a long-haired woman with hippie garb and kicka$$ boots, and danced among an auditorium crowd of baby boomers who hadn’t moved like that in twenty years.
Despite the dreamy, fog machine-haze of the night before, it was, in fact, real. It was Flashback – the Classic Rock Experience.
Having trouble seeing the pics? View the full size slideshow!
Now, allow me to confess that I didn’t know what I was getting into. At 5 pm on Thursday, Fitz informed me that I had VIP concert tickets to Flashback at the Savannah Civic Center later that evening. Not one to turn down a free music event – even on my four year anniversary (!) – I quizzically prepared for my evening assignment. But what was Flashback? What do you wear to a concert event throwback to the 60s and 70s?
Good Monday, quirky Savannahians. As you transition back into the work week, Fitz wanted me to remind you to put one last thing on your calendar this week.
It’s a biggie: the deadline for applicants for this years TCCa Innovation Awards is fast approaching. In fact, it’s Thursday (July 31)!!
To refresh your Monday memory, the Innovation Awards (to take place on October 23) will honor regional business, education and community organizations that demonstrate innovation and outstanding achievement in education, business, community, government and sustainability. To date, we’ve seen applications from across the board - from janitorial services to transportation to fashion - so join the show and let us know why you’re innovative!
Consider this an INNOVATION intervention. Missing this deadline could be disastrous to you and your business’s long-term health (over-dramatization of facts).
You are the key players in this awards equation. Not only the eyes and ears of the Creative Coast but the true creators, innovators and entrepreneurial heroes. Don’t let a chance for deserved recognition (and a dang good time) slip away.
Since it’s Friday and everyone is feelin’ fine, we thought we’d take the opportunity to throw you a new-company-bone and introduce you to one of Savannah’s newest signage and printing companies: Sign D’Sign Savannah. Sign D’Sign Savannah is operated by the same guys who run Streamline Savannah, Dean Moesch and Coley Mitchell.
We talked to Streamline back when their corporate office in Ohio was considering a move to Savannah. Instead of the move, the two local Savannah boys (Dean and Coley) spun-off and created Streamline Savannah, a full-service business communication company, specializing in marketing, advertising, graphic design, web and interactive services, as well as signage, printing and promotional services. Almost a year later, they’ve done good and have now partnered with the Bluffton signage experts, Sign D’ Sign to create Sign D’Sign Savannah.
Welcome, guys.
P.S. Now that they’ve had a few months in their new diggs to make things purty, they’re sporting a swanky new showroom on Oglethorpe Avenue. Check ‘em out.
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