TechPoint's 2011 Mira Awards
Presented by BKD

The TechPoint Mira Awards, presented by BKD, are the premier technology awards program in the state of Indiana. Since the turn of the century, TechPoint has honored Indiana businesses, schools and universities, entrepreneurs and other individuals for their contributions to the state’s technology-related economy.

TechPoint’s prestigious Mira Awards program recognizes leaders and innovators in 13 different competitive categories, as well as two industry honors – the Trailblazer in Technology Award and the TechPoint Foundation Bridge Builder.

The 2011 TechPoint Mira Awards Gala will be held in the brand new JW Marriott Indianapolis.

“What is noteworthy is that many companies that are now heralded as ‘marquee’ technology leaders in the state of Indiana were TechPoint Mira Award winners or finalists when they were fledgling startups,” said TechPoint President and CEO Jim Jay. “If a company wins a TechPoint Mira Award you can expect to see them grow and prosper in the years to follow.”

BKD CPAs & Advisors have been the presenting sponsor for the TechPoint Mira Awards since 2004, and will continue as presenting sponsor through 2012. Paul Bailey, partner at BKD and an active TechPoint Board Member, describes the annual Mira Awards as "the Oscars of the technology industry."

"BKD is proud to once again be the presenting sponsor of TechPoint's Mira Awards program," Bailey said. "There is no other event like this that celebrates Indiana's tech industry. The Mira Awards are truly an unprecedented networking opportunity that is a great night out with friends and colleagues."

Mira Awards nominees, finalists and winners alike take full advantage of the honor by promoting their involvement in the program through a wide variety of marketing and communications vehicles.

In 2010, the most popular uses of the promotional materials provided by TechPoint were NOMINEE, FINALIST, or WINNER digital badges placed on websites and blogs. TechPoint makes the Mira Awards logo and other images and art available to all participants, so the possibilities are endless.

TechPoint also recommends that nominees, finalists and winners promote their participation in the Mira Awards by:

• Adding the Mira Awards logo or badges to -
  • Your business cards
  • Your invoices, estimates and other correspondence
  • Your email digital signature
  • Your website and blog (of course)
  • Your product packaging
  • Your brochures and other company literature
• Distributing a press release to your local media
• Sharing news of your participation through social media
• Adding the awards to your company history, timeline and major accomplishments
• Purchasing tickets to the Awards Gala and inviting customers and client prospects

The 2011 Mira Awards NOMINEE & FINALIST digital badges are now available.