Vogt Awards Alumni

“The Vogt Awards was incredibly fun and valuable! I am grateful for its mentorship and programming that helped us grow the business and for connecting us with folks who have become dear friends. It’s an incredible opportunity for Louisville startup founders.”

MATT LANGAN | FOUNDER & CEO | STUCCCO

2024 Vogt Awards Recipients

Credit: Abdul Sharif Photography 

Back row (left to right):  Sashil Chapagain, PhD, Peter Armstrong, PhD, Jack Manzella, and Blake Martin, PhD with Sofab Inks; Morgan Gao with EchoJobs; Kela Ivonye and Gautam Nain with RiverGuide 

Front row (left to right):  Amanda Miah with Besti Co.; Ace McGill with Value Buddy; and Anora Morton, JD, with Nori 

2012 Vogt Award Recipients

Ikotech is a bio-technology business specializing in novel, high-speed magnetic cell sorting systems for use in life science applications.

2011 Vogt Awards Recipients

Psyche has designed a butterfly-shaped pillow to help the sleep apnea patient get a good night’s sleep.

2007 Vogt Award Recipients

GreenerWay created an advanced energy monitoring and control device allowing home and business owners to better manage their energy consumption and lower utility bills.

Lawn Solutions Commercial Products developed a user-friendly power seeder, called Turf Revitalizer, weighing 200 pounds less than standard power seeders.

MobileFit uses MP3 technology with voice instruction to coach health club members through individual routines.

Touchless Care Concepts developed Rash Relief, a spray-on ointment to treat rashes associated with incontinence -- the lack of voluntary control of excretory functions.

For more information about the Vogt Awards contact:

Lisa Bajorinas
Lisa Bajorinas
Vogt Awards Program Director
(502) 836-0735
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Justin Hogan
Justin Hogan
Justin Hogan
Program Officer, Economic Equity
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