DENVER, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2006 Awards Program. The announcement is made by Denise Brown, CBSA Executive Director, who says the CBSA awards program honors those individuals and companies making a significant difference to Colorado’s vibrant bioscience industry in 2006.
Presentation of the awards occurs Thursday evening, August 24, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the CBSA’s annual awards banquet. Held in conjunction with the 2006 BioWest conference, registration information is available at http://www.BioWestConference.com
Honorees include: * Lifetime Achievement Award (one of two presented this year) -- Mr. Paul Ray. Ray’s unwavering commitment to the Colorado biosciences industry, his participation in the public policy arena to promote the industry, his personal dedication to numerous start-up companies and his entrepreneurial energy were main factors in his selection. * 2006 Company of the Year Award -- Myogen. Myogen ( http://www.myogen.com ) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. * 2006 Rising Star Awards - C5 Medical Werks C5 Medical Werks ( http://www.c5medicalwerks.com ) is a leading provider of ceramic solutions for medical device industries and their relationship with CoorsTek brings almost a century of experience in ceramic ware to the company. - Taligen Therapeutics Taligen Therapeutics ( http://www.colobio.com/companies.html ) is a biotechnology company founded in March 2004 and located at the Fitzsimons Bioscience Park Center. The company develops and commercializes technology from the University of Colorado for the treatment of serious inflammatory disease. * Volunteer of the Year Award -- Dr. Richard Duke. Duke, a founding scientist and Director of GlobeImmune ( http://www.globeimmune.com ) and current President and CEO of start-up Apoplogic, is also chair of the CBSA Public Policy Committee. Duke worked to pass HB 1360, testified several times on behalf of CBSA legislative efforts and was the primary spokesperson of CBSA’s public policy efforts. * 2006 Partner of the Year Award -- Maggie Chamberlin Holben. Holben, founder of Absolutely Public Relations ( http://www.absolutelypr.com ), has worked tirelessly to promote the CBSA message to local and national media and chairs the CBSA Communications Committee. * Lifetime Achievement Award (one of two presented this year) -- Governor Bill Owens. Governor Owens ( http://www.colorado.gov/governor/biography.html ), his staff and offices have recognized that the bioscience industry will be a significant economic driver in Colorado’s future and that a knowledge and education-based industry dedicated to solving some of the world’s healthcare problems is valuable to the continued vigor of the State of Colorado. * In addition, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade will present the Excellence Award for Advancement of the Bioscience Industry to Kyle Lefkoff, General Partner, Boulder Ventures ( http://www.boulderventures.com ). Lefkoff has been investing in Colorado’s bioscience companies for the past 20 years and continues to help grow the companies in the state. About Colorado BioScience Association Colorado BioScience Association is a not-for-profit corporation providing services and support for Colorado’s biosciences industry. Visit the website at http://www.cobioscience.com Contacts: Denise Brown, Executive Director, Colorado BioScience Association, 303.592.4073, E-mail: dbrown@cobioscience.com Christine Shapard, Director of Bioscience and Emerging Industries, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade http://www.AdvanceColorado.com -- 303.892.3840, Christine.shapard@state.co.us
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CONTACT: Denise Brown, Executive Director of Colorado BioScienceAssociation, +1-303-592-4073, dbrown@cobioscience.com; or ChristineShapard, Director of Bioscience and Emerging Industries of Colorado Officeof Economic Development and International Trade, +1-303-892-3840,Christine.shapard@state.co.us
