Greater Spokane Incorporated, TechNet and The University District are pleased to announce the finalists in the seven categories for the Catalyst Awards. The Catalyst Awards recognize contributions by individuals, organizations and businesses that demonstrate the utilization of innovation and technology to bring economic prosperity and job growth to the region.

Jigsaw

NextIT

Purcell Systems, Inc.

Demand Energy Networks

ReliOn

Sun People Dry Goods Co.

EWU School of Computing and Engineering Sciences

Gonzaga University Smart Antenna and Radio Laboratory

Spokane Public Market

Applied Sciences Laboratory WSU

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Sustainable Resources INW

Yvonne Luman

Rhosetta Rhodes

Thomas C. Simpson

Senator Lisa Brown

Paul Buller

Jon Eliassen

Nick Brown

Josh Neblett and Sarah Neblett

Kirt Runolfson

The Catalyst Awards will be presented October 5, 2011, at the Annual University District Month Kickoff event, to be held at the Riverpoint Campus South Facility. This year's theme is "Educate - Innovate - Celebrate." The event will start at 4:00 p.m. for networking, with the official program beginning at 4:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $26 for general admission and $10 for students until September 30. Starting October 1, ticket prices will be $30 for general admission and $15 for students.

Attendees can RSVP and pay online at www.spokaneuniversitydistrict.com. For payments via cash or check, contact Brandon Betty, University District Project Coordinator, at 509.456.0580 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

More information on the Catalyst Awards can be found at events.greaterspokane.org or at www.spokaneuniversitydistrict.com.