Local business to be honored with 2026 statewide award on April 22
SensCy has been recognized as a 2026 awardee for the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Award, presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. SensCy will be acknowledged onstage at an awards ceremony during the 22nd annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala on April 22, 2026.
The Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award recognizes companies that are high potential, second-stage companies in Michigan. Companies nominated for the award must be second-stage companies, defined as having six to 99 full-time-equivalent employees and generating $750,000 to $50 million in annual revenue or working capital. Additionally, the companies must be privately held and headquartered in Michigan.
“Small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of Michigan’s economy and communities across the country, and they deserve an approach to cybersecurity that is practical, effective, and affordable,” said Rick Snyder, Chairman and CEO of SensCy. “At SensCy, we help organizations understand their risk, strengthen their cyberhealth, and build resilience over time. This recognition reflects our team’s commitment to real results. We’re proud of our progress and we will continue to focus on raising the standard for good cybersecurity.”
“Every day, small businesses across Michigan rise to meet challenges with courage and determination, and these honorees exemplify that spirit,” said Brian Calley, President and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan. “Through their vision, perseverance, and leadership, they are strengthening Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and making a lasting difference in their communities. I’m honored to celebrate their achievements and the impact they continue to create.”
Judges from economic and entrepreneurship development organizations across the state annually select the winners based on demonstration of intent and capacity to grow based on the following:
- Employee or sales growth
- Sustainable competitive advantage
- Other notable factors that showcase the company’s success
In addition to a competitive landscape for this award, the businesses who are selected by the judges go through a rigorous due diligence process prior to the final decision.
The celebration begins with the Small Business Summit and VIP reception on Tuesday, April 21st, with a Capitol Day and black-tie awards gala on Wednesday, April 22nd. Additional information and ticket information can be found at https://michigancelebrates.org.
Ann Arbor SPARK supported SensCy with targeted funding and hands-on resources to help accelerate the company’s growth. Through SPARK’s entrepreneurial services and capital ecosystem, SensCy received support for legal and marketing needs, helping the team strengthen its foundation and refine its market positioning. SPARK also assisted in building talent capacity by placing interns and connecting the company with an Executive-in-Residence, ensuring SensCy had access to experienced leadership and emerging talent to advance its cybersecurity solutions.
