Additional 2012 Winners Include:
- Hatsize Learning Corporation (Now part of Jones & Bartlett Learning) won the Innovation in Information and Communications Technology award for revolutionizing cloud-automated learning with its innovative virtual lab technology. Founded by Guy Hummel, this Alberta-based company enabled users worldwide to access training and demos for IT environments, delivering millions of hours of hands-on training remotely. Hatsize became a crucial resource in the tech sector, supporting companies like IBM and Symantec.
- Scat Dogs, honoured with the Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Technology and Innovation Award, utilized rescue dogs to gather critical data for environmentally sustainable practices in Alberta’s oil sands region. Led by Dr. Sam Wasser at the University of Washington, the innovative use of “conservation canines” aided in studying endangered species like caribou, providing insights into population size, distribution, stress, and nutrition, ultimately informing better wildlife management decisions for industry and government stakeholders.
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