Biocom California Calls for Nominations for the Sixth Annual Life Science Catalyst Awards

Awards Recognize Ten Rising Leaders Making Their Mark on the Life Science Industry

SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES & SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#awards--Biocom California, the association representing the California life science industry, today announced a call for entries for the sixth annual Life Science Catalyst Awards. The awards are designed to identify accomplished and up-and-coming academics, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders and business advisers who are transforming the California life science industry before reaching their 40^th birthday. Biocom California is accepting nominees from the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego and Los Angeles regions, with a separate judging process designated for each area.

“The last year-and-a-half has truly shown just how critical the life science industry is for maintaining the health of our globe, and we would not be in the position we are today without the rising leaders in the field who are marking this change,” said Joe Panetta, president and CEO of Biocom California. “The Life Science Catalyst Awards offer an opportunity to recognize the young trailblazers who are improving human health not only in our Golden State, but across the planet.”

Nominations for the award will be accepted until September 3, 2021. Honorees will be highlighted in the Biocom California LifeLines digital magazine, recognized in a social media campaign and celebrated at the Biocom California Annual Dinner on November 18, 2021. The Life Science Catalyst Awards will honor standouts from:

• Biotechnology (healthcare, industrial, environmental)
• Pharmaceuticals
• Genomics
• Medical Devices
• Diagnostics
• Digital Health
• Universities and Research Institutes
• Business Consulting
• Venture Capital

More information on the Catalyst Awards may be found here.

About Biocom California

Biocom California is the leader and advocate for California’s life science sector. We work on behalf of more than 1,400 members to drive public policy, build an enviable network of industry leaders, create access to capital, introduce cutting-edge STEM education programs and create robust value-driven purchasing programs.

Founded in 1995 in San Diego, Biocom California provides the strongest public voice to research institutions and companies that fuel the local and state-wide economy. Our goal is simple: to help our members produce novel solutions that improve the human condition. In addition to our San Diego headquarters, Biocom California operates core offices in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, satellite offices in Washington, D.C. and Tokyo, and has a continuous staff presence in Sacramento. Our broad membership benefits apply to biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, genomics and diagnostics companies of all sizes, as well as to research universities and institutes, clinical research organizations, investors and service providers.

For more information on Biocom California, please visit our website at www.biocom.org. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter (@BIOCOMCA).

Biocom California Media Contact:
Katherine Smith
Canale Communications
Katherine.smith@canalecomm.com