Charlotte, N.C. (Nov. 16, 2007) – Queen Associates, Inc. today announced that the company has received the Top Customer Service Company of the Year at the 2007 NCTA 21 Awards. Winners were recognized Thursday night at the annual awards gala at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Cary, N.C., presented in conjunction with title sponsor Grant Thornton. The theme for this year's event was "A Blockbuster Year" and more than 500 executives and leaders attended the event from across the state.

Queen Associates, Inc. is a certified 100% Women Business Enterprise (WBE), providing integrated business, engineering and technology expertise.The Charlotte-based firm was founded by Frances Queen, an advocate for technology and innovation."The finalists for this award are of the highest caliber relating to technology, quality and customer service.Queen Associates is absolutely honored to be included among them and humbled to be recognized as the Top Customer Service Company by NCTA," says Frances Queen, President and CEO.

The NCTA 21 Awards are recognized as North Carolina's largest and most prestigious awards devoted to promoting and celebrating innovation and high-tech excellence in North Carolina. This annual showcase honors 21 companies and individuals who represent the best and brightest in technology and business and have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation. The awards are grouped in five categories: Technology Industry Awards, Stage of Development Awards, Functional Awards, Leadership Awards and Excellence Awards. Each year, NCTA also presents an Outstanding Achievement Award to an individual who has demonstrated a career-long commitment to the advancement of the technology industry in North Carolina.

"The NCTA 21 Awards recognizes companies and individuals in North Carolina for their diligence and innovation in implementing successful business plans, excelling in the marketplace and their contributions to the community," says Bob Hawkins, 2007 Chairman of the NCTA Board of Directors. "We look forward to this event every year so we can celebrate not only the finalists but all the companies and individuals who actively promote the growth of knowledge-based jobs in North Carolina."

For additional information or to view a list of past winners, visit www.nc-tech.org. Sponsors of this year's NCTA 21 Awards include: Grant Thornton; EMC Corporation; SAS; Triangle Business Journal; AT&T; Credit Suisse; Alphanumeric Systems, Inc.; The Staubach Group; Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC; Resolvit; Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP; Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey and Leonard, LLP; Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP; Embarq; Microsoft Corporation; Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP; SunCom Wireless; and Business Wire.

About NCTA

The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA) is a not-for-profit membership-driven trade organization and the primary voice of the information technology industry in North Carolina.NCTA is the intersection of leadership and technology, fueling the growth of North Carolina through Executive Engagement, Public Affairs, and a Knowledge Workforce. For more information, visit www.nc-tech.org.