Gavin Lew named finalist for Rising Star award by Illinois IT Association

Gavin Lew, Managing Director of User Centric, has been cited as a finalist for the Illinois Information Technology Association's Rising Star award in a recent article in the Chicago Sun-Times.

The March 14, 2005 Sun Times article, titled "Tech stars to glow at Planetarium gala," Gavin is mentioned as one of three Rising Star award finalists along with Opus Group CEO Michael Callaghan and Jai Shekhawat, CEO of Fieldglass. This year's award ceremony was held at the Adler Planetarium on March 15. The Illinois Information Technology Association (ITA) started the annual City Lights awards program "to honor successful tech companies that are guiding lights and future luminaries," the article states.

Describing Gavin's accomplishments, the article notes: "His company launched in 2001 with no capital investment. Last year he boasted sales of $2.6 million."

To qualify for the Rising Star award, each individual and their representative organization needed to exhibit success in product innovation, services, or business approach, and have emerged from a start-up to become a solid marketplace presence.

You may view the complete Sun-Times article here .

About the Illinois Information Technology Association (ITA)

The ITA (formerly the Chicago Software Association) serves members in Chicagoland and throughout the state and exists to help grow the number of successful businesses that create, deploy and utilize information technology as a core part of their organization. The ITA represents the interests of their diverse membership at a local and national level, and works to connect member companies with each other and the resources they need to succeed. For more information, visit http://www.illinoistech.org .

About User Centric, Inc.

User Centric is a global consulting firm that focuses on improving user experience. We apply our expertise to projects involving handhelds, web sites, software, medical devices, print, packaging, and telephony services. Experience, quality, value, global reach and outstanding client services set us apart. Our services include user research, user interface design consulting, information architecture, usability testing, user interface evaluations, eye tracking, and online surveys. Learn more about us at www.UserCentric.com.