I had the pleasure of attending the California Clean Tech Open awards gala last night at the Center for the Performing Arts in San Francisco.  It is billed as the 'Oscars of Clean Tech' and we were thrilled to make the podium, winning the runner-up award in the highly competitive transportation category. 

There were some great companies involved in the competition and it was fun to meet and mingle with the other contestants.  Check here to learn more about the Clean Tech Open.  If you are running or thinking about starting a company that fits one of their five categories give strong consideration to entering the competition in 2009.  The support and resources they provide to finalist companies is phenomenal.  Last night at the awards event they announced the launch of the Rocky Mountain Clean Tech Open in 2009.  Hopefully a Northwest version will be in the works before too long.