Fire Awards

ECS is one of 25 startups based in Central Florida to receive this award.

March 30, 2022: Orlando, FL –Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS) has been selected as a 2022 Orlando Inno Fire Award honoree. This distinct group of 25 entrepreneurial small businesses was chosen based on their abilities to strengthen Central Florida’s innovation ecosystem by developing evolving products and services and strengthening the region’s tech workforce, despite the trying times created by the global pandemic.

Mick Golson, Engineering & Computer Simulations (ECS) President states: “ECS was founded by our CEO, Waymon Armstrong’s entrepreneurial vision and we continue to grow today due to the talents and strengths of our amazing team. We are honored to be recognized as an innovator in our region as we deliver evolving technology and training solutions to our military, frontline workers, and commercial clients. These types of accomplishments make us proud as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary later this year and look to the future.”

ECS is included in the “Ecosystem Veterans” category which is comprised of companies over 11 years old. One winner from each of the five categories will be awarded a Red Jacket, which is American City Business Journal’s national symbol of Inno Fire excellence.

The 25 local startups included in the awards are all based in Central Florida and were selected from nominations reviewed by Orlando Inno’s editorial team and evaluated based on major milestones, including overall growth, innovative processes and projects, funding rounds, product launches, and social impact. The honorees will be recognized at an awards reception on April 28.