[SatNews] There are many companies deserving of the awards

The Industry Innovator Awards program was initiated in 1993 to identify and recognize outstanding new contributions to the field of satellite communications by both private-sector and public-sector organizations. Honorees are chosen for accomplishments ranging across a broad spectrum of advanced satellite technology and business applications.

Two awards are presented in each of three categories, with one award going to a private-sector company and one to a public-sector organization

• Technology Development & Applications for scientific and/or engineering innovations that demonstrate applications or developments used to improve on and/or achieve new uses for satellites.
• Systems Development & Applications for the combining or linking of technologies into an innovative or enhanced use of satellite technology.
• Service Development & Applications for applying satellite technology with a positive social, economic or educational impact.

Click here to find out more about the nomination process and to download a form.  Nominations close on Friday, November 4, 2011.

Entries will be accepted only from SSPI Members or Corporate Sponsors in good standing. An entry may be for any corporation, association, government agency or team of individuals within the satellite industry.