Media & Distinctions

Nicole Toomey Davis, MBA and CEOOur co-founder, Nicole Toomey Davis has made numerous appearances in the media.
Her seminars and workshops are in high demand, and she has been honored with multiple awards
for her efforts in support of entrepreneurship.
A selection of her appearances is offered below.

Nicole Toomey Davis and Congressman Chris Stewart Discuss Tech Policy at Silicon Slopes Event

Congressman Chris Stewart and Nicole Toomey Davis partnered for a Tech Policy Panel Discussion moderated by Troy Keller at the July 30, 2019 Silicon Slopes event. We covered a lot of big picture topics, including privacy issues and privacy regulations, such as the EU’s GDPR and the likelihood of federal regulation in the U.S. on privacy issues.

The Standard Examiner put together a great article if you’d like to read more and Utah Business published this article on Tech Policy and our panel.

Innovation Women Includes Enclavix CEO in “A Super Panel of Female Tech Founders” 

Innovation Women put together a panel of Super Female Tech Founders in a March 2019 feature.

Nicole Toomey Davis appears with Women Tech Council on ABC4Utah

Cydni Tetro of the Women Tech Council invited Nicole to participate in a special series on entrepreneurship on ABC4Utah  with host Nicea. Cydni and Nicole were joined by Karmel Larson from Momni, a fellow startup CEO. Watch the video for ways to find the help you need to improve your startup success!  The group shared some good ways to “get started” with new and future entrepreneurs!

The Utah Genius Awards 2018 Lifetime Achievement Honoree
Utah Genius Awards selected her as the Lifetime Achievement Honoree Genius for 2018.

The 2018 IEEE Entrepreneurship Steering Committee Vice-Chair, Digital Presence
In 2018 Nicole was named the IEEE Entrepreneurship Steering Committee Vice-Chair, Digital Presence.

The 2012 Governor’s Science & Technology Award
January of 2013, the 2012 Governor’s Science & Technology Award was personally presented by Utah Governor Gary Herbert to Nicole Toomey Davis. She was selected for her service to the technology entrepreneurial community as the Director of the Centers of Excellence Program.

“The Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology was initiated in 1987. It is the highest civilian award bestowed by the State of Utah to Utahns who have given distinguished service or made praiseworthy contributions to Utah in technological and scientific fields.” KUTV.com

The 2012 v|100 class
May 3, 2012 she was selected by peers as a Member of the 2012 Signal Peak Ventures v|100 class, the seventh time she was honored as one of Utah’s top entrepreneurs. See coverage in the Salt Lake Tribune.

Utah Business Revisits 30 Women to Watch
January 23, 2012 Utah Business Revisits 30 Women to Watch, including Enclavix CEO Nicole Toomey Davis.

The 2010 v|100 class
March 8, 2010 she was selected by peers as a Member of the 2010 vSpring Capital v|100 class, the sixth time she was honored as one of Utah’s top entrepreneurs.

BYU Magazine Techno Leaders
Winter 2010 she was recognized as a BYU Magazine Techno-Leader.

Women Tech Council 2009 Community Builder Award
September 27, 2009 she was awarded the Community Builder award by the Women Tech Council

The 2009 v|100 class
March 17, 2009 she was selected by peers as a Member of the 2009 vSpring Capital v|100 class, the fifth time she was honored as one of Utah’s top entrepreneurs.

The 2008 v|100 class
March 17, 2009 she was selected by peers as a Member of the 2008 vSpring Capital v|100 class, the fourth time she was honored as one of Utah’s top entrepreneurs.

Connect Magazine Most Influential Business People in Utah
December 20, 2007 Connect Magazine Readers honor Nicole as one of the most influential Business People in Utah for 2007

Connect Magazine Profiles Nicole Toomey Davis 
May, 2006 Connect Magazine “Point of View” Profile

Utah Business “40 under 40″
February 2006 Utah Business named Ms. Davis to their “40 under 40” list of Utah’s Rising Stars

The 2006 v|100 class
In 2006 she was selected by peers as a Member of the 2006 vSpring Capital v|100 class, the third time she was honored as one of Utah’s top entrepreneurs.

The 2005 v|100 class
In 2005 she was selected by peers as a Member of the 2005 vSpring Capital v|100 class, the second time she was honored as one of Utah’s top entrepreneurs.

The 2004 v|100 class
In 2004 she was selected by peers as a Member of the 2004 vSpring Capital v|100 class, the first time she was honored as one of Utah’s top entrepreneurs.

Popular Mechanics Editor’s Choice Award 2002 – DOBOX
April 2002 the DOBOX team received the coveted Popular Mechanics Editor’s Choice Award for their DOBOX Home Gateway and Family Firewall.  PDF

Utah Business Innovators – 30 Women to Watch
In 2001 Ms. Davis was named one of Utah Business’s INNOVATORS – 30 Women to Watch.