Winner of the R&D 100 Award
R&D Magazine’s R&D 100 Award is an annual award based on technical significance, uniqueness, and usefulness compared to competing projects and technologies. The award recognizes research and development advances in multiple disciplines from companies worldwide. “The winning of an R&D 100 Award provides a mark of excellence known to industry, government, and academia as proof that the product is one of the most innovative ideas of the year,” (www.rdmag.com).
Stolar has been the recipient of 6 R&D 100 Awards.
Flying 40
The New Mexico Flying 40 is an annual selection recognizing the state’s top 40 revenue-generating technology companies. Stolar has been the recipient of the New Mexico Flying 40 award for 11 consecutive years. The Albuquerque Journal’s Business Outlook, along with Technology Ventures Corporation, KPMG LLP, and New Mexico Bank & Trust, co-sponsor the annual awards program. The three award categories are based on revenue and revenue growth.
VIVA Award
Stolar was the recipient of the 2009 VIVA Award. The Association of Commerce and Industry in New Mexico presents this award that stands for Vision Investment Vitality and Action. The award is given to businesses demonstrating growth and vision, as well as a commitment to their employees, communities and the state as a whole. There are eight award categories, which include five regions of the state along with the non-profit and exemplary service award categories.
New Mexico Business Weekly Fast-Trackers
The New Mexico Business Weekly’s Fast-Tracker award is an annual award given to 25 New Mexico businesses based on revenue growth and employee growth over a two-year period. The businesses considered are put into three categories; small, medium, and large. Stolar is categorized as a medium company and was recognized on the list in 2006 and 2007.
Personal Awards
Stolar’s founder and chief technology officer Dr. Larry Stolarczyk has received numerous awards:
- NASA Space Act Award for his Method for Locating a Concealed Object patent. This award recognizes inventions and other scientific and technical contributions that have helped NASA to achieve its aeronautical and space goals.
- National Award for Energy Innovation by the Secretary of the Department of Energy 1986
- Inventor of the Year by New Mexico Entrepreneurs Association for 20 separate patents related to the mining industry 1995.
- Named Outstanding Alumnus of the New Mexico State University College of Engineering at the college’s 100th Anniversary.
- Outstanding Graduate of the NMSU College of Engineering 2005
- Power Broker of the Year 2008 by New Mexico Business Weekly Power Book. This is an annual award given to the most influential business people in the state. The honorees are people whose vision, tenacity, and achievements have brought innovation, progress, and positive change to New Mexico.
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