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Six Feet Up, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024, is honored to announce its nomination for the Innovation Service Partner of the Year at this year’s Mira Awards. This nomination highlights Six Feet Up’s commitment to advancing technology and using software to make a positive impact across the Midwest and around the globe.

“Being nominated for the Innovation Service Partner of the Year Mira Award is a tremendous honor for our team,” said Calvin Hendryx-Parker, Six Feet Up's co-founder and CTO. “The nomination recognizes our team's innovative approach and our commitment to leveraging technology for a sustainable future.”

Six Feet Up distinguishes itself not just through its innovative solutions and strategic vision but also through its dedication to IMPACTFUL Projects™ that extend beyond the realm of technology into making a positive societal impact. Currently nearing its goal of completing ten IMPACTFUL Projects™ by 2025, Six Feet Up is extending its vision with a new target of achieving 100 such projects by 2033.

Notable 2023 projects:

• Revolutionizing Agricultural Technology: The development of ChatPFR, an AI-powered chat interface, marked a significant leap in agricultural technology.
• Transforming Healthcare Data Management: The creation of a new digital infrastructure and world-class big data pipeline for Indiana’s largest healthcare institution is a testament to Six Feet Up's expertise in handling complex, large-scale projects.
• Optimizing Team Velocity with the BEST™ Framework: The Best Enterprise Software Techniques (BEST™) framework, conceived and launched by Six Feet Up, showcases Six Feet Up's commitment to improving software development practices industry-wide.

Six Feet Up's accomplishments in 2023 are not just a series of successful projects; they are a collection of innovations that have set new standards in technology application and software development. The company’s approach to embracing new and emerging technologies, coupled with their readiness to tackle high-risk projects, exemplifies a bold and pioneering spirit.

Over the past quarter-century, Six Feet Up’s dedication to developing technology solutions has garnered widespread recognition, including being named the #1 “Top Indiana Custom Software Developer” and the #2 “Top United States Custom Software Developer” in 2023 by Clutch.co. These accolades are a testament to their relentless pursuit of technological excellence.

The Mira Awards, organized annually by TechPoint and considered the "Oscars of Indiana tech,” recognizes the state's most outstanding technological achievements and innovations. The award winners will be announced during a gala on April 26, 2024, at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis.