The 2011 Tech Awards are open to nominations of individuals, organizations and companies that use innovative technology solutions to address the humanity’s most pressing problems.
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 deadline to submit nominations is 31 March 2011. For more information, visit this link.
