[SatNews] Nominations for the 2013 Teleport Awards must be submitted no later than February 8th...since 1995, WTA has...

...presented annual awards to companies and individuals who have dramatically demonstrated excellence in the field of teleport operations, development and technology. The two Categories are:

• Independent Teleport Operator of the Year—Awarded to an outstanding operator of a commercial communications hub that uses a combination of satellite, fiber, and terrestrial wireless to provide value-added services to customers in broadcasting, enterprise, carrier or government markets.
• Teleport Technology of the Year—Awarded to an organization whose technology has contributed to the business and operational success of teleports through lower costs, increased efficiency, new capabilities or access to new markets.

WTA will also present an award for Teleport Executive of the Year, to be selected by an awards committee of the association. Click here for more information and to download application forms. The deadline for submission is February 8, 2013.

The Teleport Awards for Excellence will be presented on March 19, the opening day of the annual SATELLITE conference and exhibition in Washington DC, during a luncheon ceremony to which WTA members are invited and SATELLITE attendees may attend by paying a small registration fee.