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Mammatech was nominated for the award by scientists at the National Cancer Institute

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) selected 68 firms, organizations, and individuals to receive the 2001 annual Tibbetts Award, the agency's highest national recognition for innovative technology.  Named for Roland Tibbetts, the award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of small businesses.  Awardees are selected for, among other things, the economic impact of their technological innovation, overall business achievement and their demonstration of successful collaborations.

The SBA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program accounts for more than $1 billion per year in federal research and development funds and is coordinated by the SBA in cooperation with 10 federal agencies. Mammatech won the award for developing effective breast self-examination systems for women with disabilities. Mammatech's research was supported by the U.S. National Cancer Institute and was conducted nationwide with over 500 women.  

"The Tibbetts Award is given to the most innovative American small businesses. I congratulate the winners and encourage them to use their creative energy to keep the American economy the greatest in the world," said Hector Barreto, SBA administrator.

Dr. Mark Goldstein, Chairman of The Mammatech Corporation, said, "Our team is thrilled by the recognition, but helping women to survive by detecting breast cancer early is the real prize." 

The presentations were made on Tuesday, October 2, 2001, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. Mark Kane Goldstein, Ph.D. and Mary Ann Mehn, Ph.D. received the award for Mammatech.

For more details on the program and the award, visit: http://www.sbirsttr.net/tibbetts.