Inc. magazine recognized the Cirque Corporation as one of 500 fastest growing companies in America for two consecutive years (1996-1997). Cirque also appeared as MountainWest Venture groups 1996 Utah 100 list of the states fastest growing companies.

Recognition

George Gerpheide holds several regional and national awards for Cirques success:

Ernst and Young LLP

1997 Winner Utah Entrepreneur of the Year for Technology (also a Finalist in 1996, and a Judge in 1998.

A spokesman for the Utah Entrpreneur of the Year program said of Dr. Gerpheide, The truth is that George is just very innovative. He is a visionary.

U.S. Small business Administration

1997 Winner Small Business Exporter of the Year.

U.S. chamber of Commerce

1997 Winner Blue Chip Enterprise Award recognizing start-ups that overcome adversity.