Two 'Georgia CIO of the Year' Winners Come From Women in Technology (WIT)

October 24, 2005 - ATLANTA, GA - WIT, a Society of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the leading association committed to the development of Georgia's businesswomen in the technology industry, is pleased to recognize of the achievements of two of its members, Ann Franks, Lanier Worldwide, Inc. and Marian Lucia, Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.  Both women were recognized by the Georgia CIO Leadership Association as a CIO of the Year Award winner.  Franks was named National CIO of the Year, while Lucia was named Regional CIO of the Year.

In addition to their leadership within their organization and among their peers, Franks and Lucia have also contributed their efforts to the 2005 WIT's Best Employers in Georgia Awards, serving as Chair of the event and as a judge, respectively.  Bart Woods, the Vice Chair of the CIO of the Year Awards, also has served as a WIT's Best Employers judge.  This year's event will be held on Friday, November 4th from 7:30-9:30 at the InterContinetnal Hotel in Buckhead.

"We are so pleased that two of our own have been recognized for their outstanding technical leadership," said Sarah Bajc, WIT President.  "Both Ann Franks and Marian Lucia have made tremendous contributions to their organizations, their community and to WIT.  In fact, all three CIO of the Year Award winners, including James Dallas of Georgia-Pacific, who won as Global CIO, were WIT Connect Auction Candidates this year!"

Franks and Lucia are members of WIT and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG).  These new winners join the ranks of other active WIT members who have been recognized as CIO of the Year in the past including Sandy Hofmann, MAPICS (2003), Rebecca Blalock, Southern Company (2003) and Elaine Mitchell, United Way of Metro Atlanta (2002).

About Women in Technology (WIT)
Women in Technology (WIT) is the leading (all volunteer, not-for-profit) association devoted to the development of Georgia's businesswomen in the technology industry.  WIT accelerates the growth path of women through initiatives that promote visibility and opportunities for their individual goals and success in the industry.  WIT is a founding society of the Technology Association of Georgia, an umbrella membership organization that serves more than 5,000 members of the Georgia technology community.  WIT hosts bimonthly meetings with nationally recognized speakers who address business issues of particular interest to women, although men are always invited to attend.  WIT also sponsors a number of initiatives like WIT Mentor, Executive Roundtables, Woman Launch, Executive Coaching and WIT's Executive Speakers Bureau.  WIT presents premier annual events including The Woman of the Year in Technology Award, WIT's Best Employer Award and WIT Connect, which is WIT's annual fundraiser.  Through it's philanthropic arm, the WIT Foundation, WIT organizes and funds programs like Girls-Get-IT and WIT on Track.
For more information on WIT, visit www.witinc.org.

About the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is a non-profit organization that serves the technology community in Georgia.  TAG is dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state's technology industry and provides leadership in driving initiatives in the areas of policy, capital, education and giving.  TAG helps to bring the technology community together through events, initiative programs and networking opportunities.  Founded in 1999 through the merger of the Business & Technology Alliance (B&TA), the Southeastern Software Association (SSA) and Women in Technology (WIT); TAG is one of the largest state technology associations in the nation.  TAG is made up of several thousand members representing technology leaders from over 1500 Georgia-based companies, affiliated technology and business organizations.  TAG recognizes the support and contributions of its Premier Patron; Kilpatrick Stockton and Patrons; Hunton & Williams, Computer Associates, Deloitte and Noro-Moseley Partners.
For more information on TAG, visit www.tagonline.org .

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Contact:
Denise Doyle
Women in Technology
(678) 234-7329
witsbest@witinc.org