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AURP Announces Awards of Excellence Winners at 2017 International Conference


HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of University Research Parks (AURP) today announced the recipients of the Awards of Excellence recognized during its 2017 International Conference hosted by Cummings Research Park in Huntsville, AL. Additionally, AURP announced the results of the election for its 2018 Board of Directors.

Award of Excellence Recipients:

In addition to the Innovation Award recipient, AURP's Awards Committee named four firms as Honorable Mentions for their achievements and developments:

"This year's Awards of Excellence recipients and Honorable Mentions are among the most ground-breaking organizations and individuals in the world," said AURP CEO Carol Stewart. "Whether they have helped to drive medical innovation or foster economic partnerships that were previously inconceivable, the talent and commitment represented by this group highlights the possibility of what is achievable across disciplines and populations through a collaborative approach. This is at the foundation of our association."

Additionally, AURP announced that the University of Maryland Discovery District would host the International Conference, October 22 ? 26, 2018.

AURP 2018 Board Election Results

AURP also announced the results of the 2018 Board of Directors election. This year's appointees are:

Newly elected members, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Duncan, will join Mr. Ailstock and Mr. Gauvreau on the Board following the 2017 International Conference.

About AURP
The Association of University Research Parks is a professional association of university related research and science parks. AURP's mission is to foster innovation, commercialization and economic growth through university, industry and government partnerships. For more information, visit AURP's Web site at www.aurp.net.

SOURCE Association of University Research Parks



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