TECHNITE 2025
Celebrating Innovation in the Shenandoah Valley
An evening of recognition, networking, and inspiration hosted by
the Shenandoah Valley Tech Council
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Location: The Loft at the Liberty Street Mercantile (76 W Gay St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802)
Ticket Price: $55 each (includes admission and two drink tickets)
Dress Code: Casual
Schedule:
- Reception and introductions
- Awards presentation
- Networking
What is TechNite?
🌟 TechNite ’25 is where the Shenandoah Valley’s tech and innovation community comes together to shine! This annual celebration is more than just an event—it’s a night to recognize the brilliant minds, groundbreaking ideas, and impactful leadership shaping our region.
💡 Whether you’re here to cheer on award winners, make valuable connections, or simply soak up the energy of the Valley’s most innovative thinkers, TechNite promises an unforgettable experience.
What to expect
🎉 Inspiring stories from award presenters & winners leading the way in technology and community impact.
🍷 A vibrant evening of networking over drinks and fantastic food.
🏆 Opportunities to align your organization with the leaders driving our region forward (hint: sponsors, we’re looking at you!).
Tickets and sponsorships
🎟️ Tickets: $55 (includes 2 drink tickets!)
✨ Don’t miss the chance to be part of a night that celebrates progress, creativity, and community. Sponsorship opportunities are available to help you stand out at the event of the year!
Let’s make TechNite ’25 the most memorable one yet. Will you join us?
INNOVATION IN COMMUNITY IMPACT
Recognizing those leveraging technology to address social or environmental challenges in local communities.
Sponsored by
Photo by Daniel Lin DN-R
AWARD NOMINEES
⭐️ Leah Kyaio: CEO of RespexTech ⭐️
Leah created a revolutionary, private LLM that analyzes and suggests alternative, more respectful pathways of communication between coworkers.
⭐️ Dan Miller: Chief Technology Architect at VECCA ⭐️
Dan’s innovative approach to webpage architecture made the impossible – possible and magnified VECCA’s reach beyond what they thought possible.
⭐️ Caf2Code ⭐️
Caf2Code’s values shape everything they do. They’ve assembled a team of industry experts who excel not just in delivering results but also as leaders, mentors, and trainers. Their culture thrives on learning, growth, and trust. And because of those values they have been able to grow their headquarters right here in Harrisonburg!
⭐️ Harrisonburg Innovation Hub (HIH) ⭐️
HIH’s mission is to reduce barriers to innovation. They do this by bringing community together to inspire more. This premium workspace experience levels up more than just the individuals who work there.
INNOVATION IN EDUCATION
Sponsored by
Photo by Daniel Lin DN-R
AWARD NOMINEES
⭐️ The Technology Student Association
of the Valley ⭐️
The Valley’s Technology Student Association (part of Virginia TSA) enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs for middle and high school students.
⭐️ Massanutten Regional Governors School ⭐️
Massanutten Regional Governor’s School provides an integrated, collaborative, and enriched inquiry-based curriculum to highly motivated and gifted students centered around applying and developing research-based technological solutions to interactions between human and environmental systems at local, regional, and global levels.
⭐️ Masoud Kaveh & Klebert Feitosa:
James Madison University ⭐️
This innovative lab provides a two-semester remote introductory physics laboratory course designed to deliver authentic scientific training on par with traditional in-person laboratory instruction. It provides a sound alternative to the in-person lab especially for at-risk and transfer students who face greater challenges to fulfill their academic requirements.
DR. NOFTSINGER LEADERSHIP AWARD
Sponsored by
Photo by Daniel Lin DN-R
AWARD NOMINEES
⭐️ Russell Kohrs ⭐️
An Eagle Scout and boy scout leader in Shenandoah County, Russell Kohrs is a professor at Laurel Ridge Community College teaching environmental science and tech-related research at Massanutten Regional Governor’s School. Russell brings joy and curiosity to education as he has played a key role in the success of Massanutten Regional Governor’s School.
⭐️ Ron Vickers ⭐️
After the Marine Corps, Ron Vickers gave his life to teaching technology, his passion as a lifelong tinkerer. He grew the Technology Student Association (TSA) program at Luray High School, and became one of the first tech teachers in Virginia to adopt, implement, and teach technologies like 3D printing and CAD – doing so in an often-underfunded rural setting, where many of his students would go from difficult home situations without broadband to state technology champions.
Support Innovation as a TechNite Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor - $2,500
Exclusive Benefits SOLD OUT!!
- Recognition as an exclusive sponsor for one of the three awards (choose from Innovation, Leadership, or Community Impact Awards).
- Opportunity to present the award on stage.
Event Presence:
- Premier logo placement on digital displays during the event.
- Inclusion in all event-related press releases and promotional emails.
- Dedicated post-event social media shoutout with a link to their website.
- Opportunity to display a banner or booth at the event entrance.
Tickets:
- 6 complimentary tickets, each with 2 drink tickets.
- Reserved premium seating for attendees.
Post-Event:
- Acknowledgment in a post-event email to attendees.
Gold Sponsor - $1,500
Event Presence:
- Prominent logo placement on digital displays during the event.
- Mention in promotional emails and during the event.
- Shared social media shoutout before and after the event.
- Opportunity to provide branded swag for attendees.
Tickets:
- 4 complimentary tickets, each with 2 drink ticket.
Post-Event:
- Acknowledgment in a post-event email to attendees.
Silver Sponsor - $1,000
Event Presence:
- Logo placement on digital displays during the event.
- Mention during the event.
- Shared social media shoutout.
Tickets:
- 2 complimentary tickets, each with 2 drink tickets.
Bronze Sponsor - $500
Event Presence:
- Name (text only) included on digital displays during the event.
- Mention in a shared sponsor thank-you post on social media.
Tickets:
- 1 complimentary ticket, including 2 drink tickets.
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Event Food and/or Drink Sponsor ($250 or In-kind donation):
- Logo displayed at the food or drink station.
- Mention in promotional materials and during the event.
OUR SPONSORS
