The Maryland Tech Council (MTC), the largest technology and life sciences trade association in the state, announced the winners of the 2026 ICON Awards. The awards recognize the individuals and companies driving innovation, advancing scientific discovery, and strengthening Maryland’s technology and life sciences ecosystem.

MTC announced the winners at its 38th annual Industry Awards Celebration, which attracted more than 600 industry leaders, innovators, and community members. Held under this year’s “Starry Night” theme, the event celebrated the achievements of organizations and executives in Maryland and beyond.

“The 2026 ICON Award winners represent the very best of Maryland’s innovation economy,” said Kelly Schulz, Chief Executive Officer of MTC. “These leaders and organizations are developing groundbreaking technologies, advancing healthcare solutions, strengthening national security, and inspiring the next generation of innovators.”

2026 ICON Award Winners

CEO Awards

• Life Sciences CEO of the Year: Maher Masoud, CEO, MaxCyte
• Technology CEO of the Year: David Kaspary, CEO, MidPoint Technology Group
• Government Contracting CEO of the Year: Josh Araujo, CEO, Forterra

C-Suite Awards

• Life Sciences C-Suite Executive of the Year: Hanne Andersen Elyard, President and CSO, BIOQUAL
• Technology C-Suite Executive of the Year: Denise Garcia, CLO, Floreo
• Government Contracting C-Suite Executive of the Year: David Goldstein, CFO, Red Alpha

Company Awards

• Life Sciences Company of the Year: Bora Pharmaceuticals
• Technology Company of the Year: Advantage.Tech
• Government Contracting Company of the Year: Coforma

Innovation Company Awards

• Life Sciences Innovation of the Year: Clym Environmental Services
• Technology Innovation of the Year: Orases

Emerging Company Awards

• Emerging Life Sciences Company of the Year: TrilliumBiO
• Emerging Technology Company of the Year: Dwellwell Analytics
• Emerging Government Contracting Company of the Year: Secom Security Technologies

Special Recognition Awards

• Pava LaPere Young Innovator of the Year: Mantej Singh, CTO, Modelus
• Investor of the Year: DataTribe
• Deal of the Year: Kite, a Gilead Company
• STEM Educator of the Year: Charm Redden, Robert Frost Middle School
• ARE STEM Scholars Award Winners: Caleb Yudt, Emmanuel Galia, III, Katherine Andrade, and Rachael Omotosho

Sponsors

Award Sponsors

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, AstraZeneca, BDO, Cherry Bekaert, Citrin Cooperman, Fisher Scientific, IronBow Technologies, The Washingtonian Group at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, Pillsbury, Sikich

Gold Sponsors

Adventist HealthCare, CloudOffix, Comcast Business, Fulton Bank, Global Alliant, MarshMcLennan, Maryland Department of Commerce, Mindgrub, Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation of Maryland, Project Farma, SC&H

Silver Sponsors

BIOQUAL, BTS, Montgomery College, Tower Federal Credit Union

Finalist Reception Sponsors

Advantage.Tech and BDO

Centerpiece Sponsor

Secom Security Technologies

About the Maryland Tech Council

The Maryland Tech Council (MTC) is a collaborative community that is actively engaged in building strong technology and life science industries by supporting the efforts of our individual members. We are the largest technology and life sciences trade association in the state of Maryland, and we provide value by giving members a forum to learn, share, and connect. MTC brings the region’s community together into a single, united organization that empowers our members to achieve their business goals through advocacy, networking, and education. The vision for the Maryland Tech Council is to propel Maryland to become the number one innovation economy for life sciences and technology in the country. Follow us at mdtechcouncil.com.

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“The 2026 ICON Award winners represent the very best of Maryland’s innovation economy,” said Kelly Schulz, Chief Executive Officer of MTC.