TROY – Automation Alley?s 13th Annual Awards Gala Sept. 13 at the Henry hotel in Dearborn celebrated the accomplishments and continued growth of the individuals and companies moving Southeast Michigan?s technology economy forward.

The award winners were selected through a public online vote and exemplify the best among the region?s technology community.

This year’s winners included:

Automation Alley Member of the Year Rochelle A. Black of Oakland University

Educational Program of the Year Central Michigan University New Venture Competition

Entrepreneur of the Year Bill Coughlin of Ford Global Technologies

Global Trader of the Year Fluxtrol

Technology Company of the Year Pratt & Miller Engineering.