Enterprise Information Technology Services Press Release
The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

Monday, May 1, 2006

WRITER: Bert DeSimone, 706/542-5110, bert@uga.edu
CONTACT: Kate Camfield, 706/425-3137, camfield@uga.edu

CIO and Associate Provost Dr. Barbara White named finalist for Women of the Year in Technology Awards

ATHENS, Ga.— UGA CIO and Associate Provost Dr. Barbara White has been selected as a finalist for one of three awards sponsored by the Women in Technology (WIT) organization. White is a finalist for the "Not for Profit / Public Sector" award. WIT's Women of the Year in Technology Awards recognize the achievements of Georgia women in technology leadership roles. The award was established in 1999 to show appreciation for women in the Georgia technology community who contribute their talents and leadership, both within their organization and within their community.

White is one of 9 finalists selected from a list of 50 highly qualified nominees. She learned of her finalist selection at a VIP reception at Fay Gold Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 22.

In commenting on her nomination, White noted that, although she prefers to be behind the scenes, she was "clearly honored and humbled at being nominated and included."

The 2006 WIT's Women of the Year in Technology winners were announced during an awards dinner held on April 27, 2006, at the Twelve Atlantic Station in Atlanta, Georgia. The winners are:

Enterprise Business
Susan Grant
Executive Vice President
CNN

Small/Medium Business
Wendy Reed
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
InfoMentis

Not For Profit / Public Sector
Jannet Thoms
Assistant General Manager for Technology and
Customer Service Delivery / Chief Information Officer
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)

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For more information on the WIT organization and the 2006 Women of the Year in Technology Awards, see:

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