Director Kealey (Center) receives the award alongside Rachel Burkett from Micron (Left) and Diane Temple from ITC (Right). Photo Courtesy: Idaho Technology Council
Credit: Idaho Technology Council
BOISE – The Idaho Technology Council has recognized Idaho Commerce Director Tom Kealey with its Public Policy Champion Award for his role in supporting the state’s technology sector. Kealey received the award during the council’s annual Hall of Fame gala on October 16.
The award is presented to a public official who has been instrumental in developing policies that encourage and support innovation in Idaho. The council noted that Kealey is the first member of a governor’s cabinet to receive the distinction. Appointed by Gov. Brad Little in 2019, Kealey leads the state’s economic development agency, which is responsible for job creation, business support, rural community development, and statewide broadband expansion.
“I am honored to be recognized for this award alongside so many other influential innovators from Idaho,” Kealey said in a statement, crediting his team and other stakeholders. The Idaho Technology Council is a membership-based organization that works to promote and grow the state’s technology industry. Its annual Hall of Fame event honors individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the sector.
Learn more about the Idaho Technology Council at idahotechcouncil.org and the event here.
