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www.gabio.orgGeorgia Bio Annual AwardsGeorgia Bio Industry Growth Award – honors people who make an extraordinary contribution to thegrowth of Georgia’s biomedical industry. Awards recognize leaders from the public and private sectors.20202020Patty FritzPhilip G. Gibson20192019C. Russell AllenRichard A. Hillstead,Ph.D.Robert E. Guldberg,Ph.D.James Weyhenmeyer,Ph.D.Tiffany en L. Stice, Ph.D.Todd Sherer, Ph.D.Daniel WhiteSteven G. AndersonFrank McDaniel, Esq.David HartnettDavid PerrymanJay S. Yadav, M.D.Commissioner ChrisCummiskeyEdward J. Schutter, RPh,MBAJames W. Wagner, PhDAnnie Hunt Burriss, EdD.Russell H. Plumb, MBALouis W. Sullivan, M.D.John P. RichardDr. Thomas H. CallawayCommissioner KennethC. StewartPhil MoïseDr. Lee HerronDr. Don P. GiddensDr. Eric TomlinsonMichael CassidyDr. Russell MedfordDr. Michael JohnsDavid DoddDr. Robert McNallyDr. Dennis LiottaDr. Raymond SchinaziRoy BarnesDr. Robert M. NeremParker H. (Pete) PetitBill ToddUCB, Inc.Georgia BioScience Training Center atQuick StartGeorgia Research AllianceFAHAGeorgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgia State UniversityGlobal Center for MedicalInnovation/T3 LabsUniversity of GeorgiaEmory UniversityClearside Biomedical, Inc.CryoLife Inc.McDaniel Law Group, PCMetro Atlanta ChamberDRIVE LLCCardioMEMS, Inc.Georgia Department of EconomicDevelopmentArbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Emory UniversityGA Health Sciences University(formerly Medical College of Georgia)Inhibitex, Inc.Morehouse School of MedicineGeorgia Venture PartnersLife Science Partner; Georgia VenturePartnersGeorgia Department of EconomicDevelopmentImmucor Inc.Georgia Research AllianceGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAltea TherapeuticsGeorgia Research AllianceAtheroGenicsEmory UniversitySerologicals CorporationCell Dynamics LLCEmory UniversityEmory UniversityGovernor, State of GeorgiaGeorgia Institute of TechnologyMatria HealthcareGeorgia Research Alliance

www.gabio.orgInnovation Award - Georgia Innovation Award honors the department, institution, company or individualswho are forging new ground by thinking outside traditional paradigms to create some unique technology.2020AnemoCheck Platform, Sanguina, Inc.DisasterMed, R6 IndustriesMicro C, OXOS Medical, Inc.Non-Invasive Technology to Measure Oxygen Delivery & Use in Muscle, Infrared Rx, Inc.2019GloShieldTM, Jackson Medical3D-Printed Tracheal Splint in Pediatric Patient, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta / Georgia Institute ofTechnology2018Aruna BiomedicalGeorge Hsu, M.D., Chief Medical Officer / Interim CEO, Cathaid Inc.James Ross, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, Axion BioSystemsPanXome2017Latha Ganeshan, CEO and Founder, ZywieRobert Ivarie Ph.D., B.S., University of Georgia/SynagevaMatthew Lyon, M.D., Augusta UniversityDavid Munn, M.D., Augusta University2016AbeomeMark R. Prausnitz, Ph.D., Georgia Institute of TechnologyNFANT Labs LLC2015EndoChoice, Inc. - Fuse. Full Spectrum EndoscoStephen Hsu, Ph.D. - Camellix, LLCLeonard Reeves, MD, FAAFP - Georgia Regents UniversityTom Robertson - Cogent Education2014Amy Baxter, MD, CEO, MMJ LabsAmi Klin, Ph.D., Director, Marcus Autism Center

www.gabio.orgGeorgia Bio Community Awards – recognizes individuals, companies or institutions for significantcontributions to Georgia’s life sciences community.2020Michael Fisher, Global Center for Medical InnovationGerresheimerJayne Morgan, M.D., Piedmont HealthcareCynthia Sundell, Ph.D., Georgia Institute of TechnologyUniversity of Georgia Poultry Diagnostic & Research Center2019Atlanta Science FestivalChaarles G. Fogelgren, MBA, med fusion – a Quest Diagnostics CompanyPediatric Technology Center, Children's Healthcare of AtlantaJoseph Hobbs, MD, Augusta UniversityKornelius Bankston, Color Genomics, Inc.International Biomedical Regulatory Sciences Program, University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy2018Sherry N. Farrugia, Chief Operating and Strategy Officer, Pediatric Technology Center, Georgia Instituteof Technology; Director, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta PartnershipChristopher D. McKinney, DA, MBA, Associate Vice President, Innovation Commercialization; AdjunctProfessor of Political Science, Augusta UniversityCenter for Tropical and Emerging Global DiseasesSuzanne Prichett, Field Sales Manager - Education & Medical Research Division, VWR International LLCAtlanta Center for Medical Research2017Rafael V. Andino, Clearside BiomedicalDerek Eberhart, Ph.D., University of GeorgiaAbel De La Rosa, Ph.D., Drug Innovation Ventures at Emory & The Emory Institute for Drug DevelopmentGeorgia PowerUGA Complex Carbohydrate Research Center2016Michael P. Diamond, M.D., Augusta UniversityKevin C. Lei, M.B.A., M.S., C.L.P., Emory UniversityStacy Shuker Reece, Ph.D., Down South InnovationDavid SternChildren’s Healthcare of Atlanta2015Robert E. Guldberg, Ph.D., Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering & Bioscience, Georgia Institute ofTechnologyJamie L. Graham, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLPLynn Hood, Crackerjack MarketingTiffany Wilson Karp, Global Center for Medical InnovationRobert E. Powers, M.Div., Ph.D., Gwinnett Technical College2014Richard diMonda, BEE, MSBME, MBAJudy M. Gantt M.Ed., Centers for Disease Control and PreventionJoseph M. Patti, Ph.D., Biota Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Todd Sherer, PhD, CLP, Emory University

www.gabio.org2013Chris Lepore, Johnson & Johnson Services Inc.Barbara D. Boyan, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory UniversityTina McKeon PhD, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLPHarold H. Shlevin, PhD, Galectin Therapeutics Inc.Lewis Franklin Bost, MBA, IDSA, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University2012REACH Health, Inc.Task Force for Global HealthMetro Atlanta Chamber Bioscience Leadership CouncilAnn Schmierer, PhD, Georgia TechKitty Vogt, Georgia Research Alliance2011Harriet L. Robinson, Ph.D., GeoVaxCarol Henderson, Georgia Department of Economic DevelopmentWilliam F. Kitchen, WFK Consulting and former Director of Government Affairs for UCB Inc.2010Debra M. Lyons, Georgia Governor's Office of Workforce DevelopmentNorene Quinn, Association Management ServicesWayne Reid, Frazier & Deeter, LLC2009Stephen Dalton, Ph.D., University of GeorgiaH. Wayne Hodges, Georgia Institute of Technology, Enterprise Innovation InstitutePaul Ohme, Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, Center for Education Integrating Science,Mathematics and ComputingJin-Xiong She, Ph.D., The Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia2008Georgia State Representative Charlice ByrdCarl V. Patton, Ph.D., Georgia State University PresidentMargaret Offermann, M.D., Ph.D., American Cancer Society Deputy National Vice President for ResearchSoutheast Bio2007Michael WannerLegislative Response Team (William Kitchen; Charles Craig; Dr. Marie Csete; and Dr. Steven Stice)The Georgia Research Alliance VentureLab ProgramThe Emory Vaccine Center2006William H. KitchensThe American-Israel Chamber of CommerceThe Center for Behavioral NeuroscienceGeorgia Venture Partners2005Margaret Wagner DahlFrank HuntThe Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering

www.gabio.org2004Michael GabridgeFrank McDanielGeorgia PowerGeorgia Research Alliance2003Clifton A. BaileRay E. HannahLauren OwenbyInhibitex, Inc2002John G. EdwardsWilliam A. HawkinsJohn N. Spencer, Jr.AtheroGenics, Inc.

www.gabio.orgDeal of the Year Awards – recognizes transactions such as financings, partnering agreements, andgovernment grants that are significant to the development of Georgia’s life sciences industry. Deals mustbe closed from November 1 of the previous year - October 31 of the current year.2020Acquisitions Alcon Takeda Pharmaceutical Tempus and AKESOgenPrivate Financing Aruna Bio Danimer Scientific Guide TherapeuticsPublic Financing Emory Vaccine Center Georgia Cancer Center University of Georgia Center for Vaccines and Immunology2019Acquisitions Becton, Dickinson & Co. & C. R. Bard, Inc. Wright Medical Group & CartivaEconomic Development Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc.Licensing Agreement Arbor Pharmaceuticals & Tasly PharmaceuticalsPrivate Financing Antios Therapeutics Rimidi Diabetes Inc.2018Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine at Augusta UniversityCryoLifeFemasysGeorgia Clinical & Translational Science AllianceNSF Engineering Research Center for Cell Manufacturing Technologies (CMaT)Vertera Spine2017Initial Public Offering & Private Financing Clearside Biomedical, Inc.Acquisitions CryoLife, Inc. Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLCPrivate Financing Axion BioSystems, Inc.Public Financing Alimera Sciences, Inc.

www.gabio.org2016Private Financings Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLC Celtaxsys, Inc.Joint Venture Emory Genetics Laboratory & Eurofins ScientificInitial Public Offering EndoChoice, Inc.Mergers and Acquisitions Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. and RFS Pharma, LLC Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. & Synageva BioPharma Corp.Economic Development Alcon a Novartis Company Halyard Worldwide Inc.2015Private Financings Alimera Sciences, Inc. Clearside Biomedical, Inc.Acquisitions CardioMEMS & St. Jude Medical Velocity Medical Solutions & Varian Medical Systems ImmucorPublic/Private Collaboration AKESOgen & VA Million Veteran Program2014Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLC.Clearside Biomedical Inc.CorMatrix Cardiovascular, Inc.EndoChoice, Inc.Royal Philips & Georgia Regents Health System2013Private Financings Clearside Biomedical Reach HealthPublic Financing MiMedx Group GeoVax Labs Alimera SciencesEconomic Development - Baxter International Inc.Public/Private Collaboration – Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta & Georgia Institute of TechnologyCompany Growth Meredian Mikart

www.gabio.org2012Public Financing Immucor, Inc. Inhibitex, Inc.Private Financing - The Innovation FactoryFast Growing Company - EndoChoice, Inc.Acquisitions - CryoLife, Inc.SBIR Grant/Preclinical Funding - NeurOp, Inc.2011Public Financing - Alimera SciencesPrivate Financing Arbor Pharmaceuticals Carticept Medical InVasc TherapeuticsStrategic Partnership CardioMEMS NeurOpProduct Launch - Dendreon2010Licensing Agreement - Altea TherapeuticsCompany Formation - The Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Seed FundPublic Financing – InhibitexMergers and Acquisitions Porex Corporation Solvay PharmaceuticalsPrivate Financing Iconic Therapeutics Medshape Solutions Synageva Biopharma Visioneering Technologies2009Merger/Acquisition – Sciele Pharma Inc.Strategic Alliance – Altea Therapeutics Corp.Medical Devices – Accuitive Medical VenturesDiagnostics – Immucor, Inc.2008Sciele PharmaGeoVaxMetastatixThe Innovation Factory

olvay PharmaceuticalsGeoVax LabsEmory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Medical College of Georgia- NanomedicineDevelopment Center2006Emory UniversityCardioMEMSAltea TherapeauticsAlimera SciencesProxima Therapeutics2005Alimera SciencesInhibitex Inc.

www.gabio.orgLegislator of the Year Award – recognizes legislators for their support of the life sciences industry inGeorgia.2020The Honorable Ellis Black, Georgia State SenateThe Honorable Robert Dickey, Georgia House of RepresentativesThe Honorable Terry England, Georgia House of RepresentativesThe Honorable Jack Hill, Georgia State SenateThe Honorable Randy Nix, Georgia House of RepresentativesThe Honorable John Wilkinson, Georgia State Senate2019Awards not presented in 2019.2018Award not presented in 2018.2017Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle (Awarded ‘Lawmaker of the Year’)2016Representative Sharon Cooper (R-43)Senator Dean Burke (R-11)2015Representative Lee Hawkins (R-27)Representative Butch Parrish (R-158)2014Representative Ben Watson (R-166)2013Senator Ronnie Chance, Senate Majority Leader, (R-16th District) of Tyrone2012Representative Terry England, House Appropriations Chair (R-108th District) of AuburnSenator Cecil Staton, Senate Majority Whip Staton (R-18th District) of Macon2011Representative Sharon Cooper (R-41st District) of MariettaSenator Hardie Davis (D-22nd District) of Augusta2010Senator David Adelman (D-42nd District) of AtlantaRepresentative Amos Amerson (R-9th District) of Dahlonega