VICTORIA, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Carmanah Technologies (TSX: CMH.TO - News), a world leader in solar-powered LED lighting systems and solar power systems, has been recognized as one of the top 25 highest performing technology companies in 2011 by the Victoria Advanced Technology Council (VIATeC).

The VIATeC 25 is an annual listing of the largest technology companies headquartered or founded in Greater Victoria. The companies, which are selected on the basis of revenue performance, are responsible for creating almost 3000 jobs and represent nearly $1 billion in combined revenues. The award celebrates the health of the Vancouver Island technology sector and its impact on the local economy and community.

According to VIATeC executive director, Dan Gunn, the award also serves as a barometer for the entire technology industry.

“We’re honoured to be recognized as one of Victoria’s top 25 technology companies. Victoria is host to a thriving technology sector which we are proud to be a part of,” states Roland Sartorius, CFO of Carmanah Technologies.

2011 marks Carmanah’s eighth consecutive year on the VIATeC top 25 list.

VIATeC is a nonprofit society of members representing the local advanced-technology community. The VIATeC 25 is an annual listing of the largest technology companies headquartered or founded in Greater Victoria, based on revenue, and is sponsored by KPMG and Farris Vaughan Wills & Murphy LLP.

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