Register today to join leaders from Idaho's business communities to honor this year's finalists and winners in the Fourth Annual Idaho Innovation Awards presented by Stoel Rives LLP and Kickstand.

As the state's only innovation awards program, the Idaho Innovation Awards recognizes innovative leaders, companies and products. This year, the Awards Banquet will be held in conjunction with the Governor's Innovation Summit on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at the Boise State University Stueckle Sky Center at Bronco Stadium. The 2009 finalists are as follows:

Commercialized Innovation of the Year

• CradlePoint MBR1000 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Router by CradlePoint Technology
• Ultra Wireless Label by PakSense
• Ultra-Fast Charging Technology by IVUS Energy Innovations

Early-Stage Innovation of the Year (a fourth finalist is being recognized due to a tie)

• Healthwise Ix Conversations by Healthwise
• Precision Nanoparticles by the Idaho National Laboratory
• QuickMAR® by Med Management Technology
• Water Sample Concentrator by the Idaho National Laboratory

Innovative Company of the Year

• Auction Frogs
• Balihoo
• Premier Technology, Inc.

Innovator of the Year

• David Chase, Product Manager, PCS Edventures, Inc.
• Mark Rivers, CEO and Owner, Brix and Company
• Kristi Saucerman, Founder and CEO, Auction Frogs

Winners will be announced during the Awards Banquet. Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter will be in attendance to congratulate finalists and winners. The Governor will also present the "Governor's Choice Award" to Mr. Ron Nilson, President and CEO of Ground Force Manufacturing for making a significant and innovative impact on Idaho's economy and business community.

Prior to the Awards Banquet, members of Idaho's business community will be displaying their innovative products and technologies during an Innovation Showcase from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. To learn more about this opportunity visit www.stoel.com/innovationshowcase.

When:	Thursday, September 24, 2009 7:30 am - 6:30 pm — Innovations Showcase 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm — Dinner and Networking 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm — Awards Presentation
Where:	Boise State University Stueckle Sky Center at Bronco Stadium 1910 University Drive Boise
Parking:	Complimentary. From University Drive, turn into the Bronco Stadium parking lot and veer left toward the back of the stadium. An attendant will direct you.
RSVP:	Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2009. Information and Registration at www.stoel.com/idahoinnovation
Cost:	Individual Tickets: $40.00 Table of Ten: $400.00
Contact:	Tammie Brennan Stoel Rives LLP (208) 387-4244 tlbrennan@stoel.com

• When: 9/24/2009, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Where: Boise State University, Stueckle Sky Center at Bronco Stadium, 1910 University Drive, Boise