The Tech Awards program inspires global engagement in applying technology to humanity's most pressing problems by recognizing individuals, organizations, and companies that use innovative technology solutions.
The Tech Awards Laureates are profoundly improving the human condition through the use of technology. It is the goal of The Tech Awards to showcase their compelling stories and reward their brilliant accomplishments.
Nominations and applications are evaluated according to the following criteria:
-The technology application significantly improves the human condition in one of the five award areas: environment, economic
development, education, equality, or health.
-A serious problem or challenge with global significance is addressed by this use of technology.
-The application of this technology, which may be either a new invention or an innovative use of an existing technology, makes a noteworthy
contribution that surpasses previous or current solutions.
-The technology application has the potential to serve as an inspiration or model for further innovation.
-The technology application is in the field and has demonstrated a measurable benefit.
The Laureates
The Tech Awards laureates represent regions as diverse as the Netherlands, Brazil, India, United Kingdom, Philippines and the United States. Their work impacts people in many more countries worldwide. This year's laureates were selected from more than 1,000 nominations sourced largely by The Tech Museum's program partner, SCU's Center for Science, Technology, and Society (CSTS), an interdisciplinary center focused on promoting the use of science and technology to benefit underserved communities worldwide.
Award Categories
-Intel Environment Award
-Flextronics Economic Development Award
-Microsoft Education Award
-Katherine M. Swanson Young Innovator Award
-Nokia Health Award
-Sustainable Energy Award
Deadline: 6 April 2012
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