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Deadline for 2006 National Medal of Technology Nears
Nominations for the 2006 National Medal of Technology can be made up until September 30. The President of the U.S. presents the prestigious National Medal of Technology to individuals, teams of individuals, or companies who have improved the American economy and quality of life by their outstanding contributions through technology. The Medal honors accomplishments in the innovation, development, commercialization and management of technology as evidenced by the establishment of new or significantly improved products, processes or services.
The Department of Commerce which administers the award is encouraging nominators to consider the high-impact contributions which colleagues, mentors or associates have made in areas such as:
- Technology Manpower/Workforce Training/Education
- Technology Management and Policy
- Technology Product and Process
- Environmental Technology
Established by an act of Congress in 1980, the Medal of Technology was first awarded in 1985. Past recipients include: W. Lincoln Hawkins (plastics pioneer in telecommunications systems), Stephanie Kwolek (developed Kevlar®, used in body armor), and WARF, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (noted for its success in transferring university-developed technology to the marketplace). A list of past recipients can be found at: http://www.technology.gov/Medal/Recipients.htm
Nomination forms and guidelines may be downloaded from the National Medal of Technology website at www.technology.gov/Medal/Nomination.htm and should be submitted by e-mail to the address provided below. Questions should be addressed to Mildred Porter, Director, National Medal of Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce, at 202-482-5572 or nmt@technology.gov.