Join your peers in the life sciences community at our annual celebration
Celebrate outstanding accomplishments of individuals, companies and organizations
The annual Golden Helix Awards brings together Georgia’s industry leaders, including inventors, investors, educators, scientists and elected officials. It’s a moment in time where industry founders share stage with the rising stars. The Georgia Bio Golden Helix Awards Ceremony is a celebration of the impact of Georgia’s companies – therapeutic, diagnostic, medical device, and industrial biotechnology – are making globally.
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Registration & Cocktail Hour
6:30 - 7:00 PM
Dinner & Welcome
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Awards Program
8:30 - 10:00 PM
Networking & Dancing
REGISTRATION FEES
Early Registration - extended until 2/28/2020
Member Ticket Rate - $250
Non-Member Ticket Rate - $350
Member Table Rate - $2,250
Non-Member Table Rate - $3,150
Regular Registration - valid until 3/6/2020
Member Ticket Rate - $300
Non-Member Ticket Rate - $400
Member Table Rate - $2,500
Non-Member Table Rate - $3,500
Registration will close at 11:59PM on Friday, March 6, 2020.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Georgia Bio Industry Growth Awards
Presented to two people who have made an extraordinary contribution to the growth of the life sciences industry in Georgia.
2020 Winners
Patty Fritz, Georgia Bio Chair and VP U.S. Corporate Affairs for UCB, Inc.
Philip G. Gibson, Ph.D., Georgia BioEd Institute Chair and Director, Georgia BioScience Training Center at Quick Start
Phoenix Award
Presented to two Georgia honorees who have forged academic and industry relationships that will drive translation and lead to new treatments and cures. This award is sponsored by the Metro Atlanta Chamber.
2020 Winner
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta / Georgia Institute of Technology
Deals of the Year Awards
Presented to one or more companies or institutions for the most significant financial or commercial transactions closed from November 1, 2018-December 31, 2019, based on the importance of the transaction to Georgia’s life sciences industry.
2020 Winners
Acquisitions
Alcon
Takeda Pharmaceutical
Tempus and AKESOgen
Private Financing
Aruna Bio
Danimer Scientific
Guide Therapeutics
Public Financing
Emory Vaccine Center
Georgia Cancer Center
University of Georgia Center for Vaccines and Immunology
Georgia Bio Community Awards
Presented to a small number of individuals, companies or institutions whose contributions to Georgia’s life sciences community are worthy of special recognition.
2020 Winners
Michael Fisher, Global Center for Medical Innovation
Gerresheimer
Jayne Morgan, M.D., Piedmont Healthcare
Cynthia Sundell, Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology
University of Georgia Poultry Diagnostic & Research Center
Innovation Awards
Presented to the department, institution, company or individuals who are forging new ground by thinking outside traditional paradigms to create some unique technology.
2020 Winners
AnemoCheck Platform, Sanguina, Inc.
DisasterMed, R6 Industries
Micro C, OXOS Medical, Inc.
Non-Invasive Technology to Measure Oxygen Delivery & Use in Muscle, Infrared Rx, Inc.
Legislator of the Year Awards
Presented to state legislators for their support of the life sciences industry in Georgia.
2020 Winners
The Honorable Ellis Black, Georgia State Senate
The Honorable Robert Dickey, Georgia House of Representatives
The Honorable Terry England, Georgia House of Representatives
The Honorable Jack Hill, Georgia State Senate
The Honorable Randy Nix, Georgia House of Representatives
The Honorable John Wilkinson, Georgia State Senate
Emerging Leader of the Year Awards
Presented to young individuals who have made a significant impact on the life sciences industry through their studies or employment.
2020 Winner
Alexa Morse, Global Center for Medical Innovation
Teacher of the Year Awards
Presented to a Georgia biotechnology high school teacher who exhibits excellence in STEM teaching and support for the biotechnology pathway.
2020 Winner
Stan Harrison, Morgan County High School