S H A W N T E C H

Certifications


	ShawnTech Communications, Inc is proud to be recognized as a "Minority Owned Business Enterprise" (MBE), and holds the following certifications:
	Small Business Administration (8a) State Department of Transportation National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC) Department of Administrative Services Equal Opportunity Division Numerous State Certifications

1997 Entrepreneur of the Year, Service Category


	This elite competition is founded and presented by Ernst & Young, and sponsored by: The Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Inc. at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, USA TODAY, and The NASDAQ Stock Market. It is the nation's most prestigious honor for entrepreneurs who have created and sustained growing business ventures. In winning this category ShawnTech is recognized for exceptional service to its customers.

1998 DCC Small Business Development Center Business of the Year


	The Dayton Chamber of Commerce Small Business Development Center Business of the Year award recognizes a small business owner whose performance exceeds the Small Business Council's expectations, and who serves as a role model for the small business community.

1997 Dayton Business Reporter Small Business of the Year-Silver Award


	The Small Business Awards recognize companies and leaders who help the region prosper and become a great place to live. The winning companies are among those that will assure the future growth of the Miami Valley.

1999 Small Business News "Fast 50" Award


	The "Fast 50" Award recognizes the fifty fastest growing businesses in the Greater Dayton, Ohio metropolitan area based on annual sales as reported to Dun and Bradstreet. ShawnTech Communications, Inc. tied for first place in 1999.