MassTLCawardListenwise was named the Innovative “Ed Tech” Technology of the Year winner by the Mass Technology Leadership Council (MassTLC) during the 2014 Technology Leadership Awards. MassTLC announced the winners during its 17th annual awards gala in the Grand Ballroom of Boston attended by more than 750 executives, technologists, investors, media, analysts and other members of the Massachusetts innovation ecosystem, as well as Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, himself a recipient of the 2014 Commonwealth Award. Technology Leadership Award Winners were chosen from among the best of the region’s tech industry in 16 categories. Click here to view the full list of winners online.

“The 17th annual MassTLC Leadership Awards shine a spotlight on the vibrancy of the state’s position as both pioneer and leader in technologies that are fueling Massachusetts’ economy and changing the world,” Hopcroft said. “Listenwise should be proud of being recognized as among the elite innovators from the Bay State’s deep talent pool.”

“It is an honor to be named the winner of this prestigious award and be recognized as an innovative leader in education technology,” said Monica Brady-Myerov, CEO of Listenwise. “Our unique approach to providing the best real world audio stories coupled with highly customizable lessons is impacting student learning throughout the country. We are thrilled to help shine the spotlight on education technology in Massachusetts amongst the many leading-edge technology companies here.”