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SSTI invites you to share your TBED story
Now is the time to highlight your organization's impact and gain high-profile exposure as a recipient of SSTI's national award for excellence in technology-based economic development (TBED).
Recipients of this coveted award are showcased as best practices throughout the TBED community and promoted for their exceptional achievements in approaches to building tech-based economies and demonstration of outstanding results.
SSTI invites applications for the 2010 Excellence in TBED Awards in the following categories:
- Expanding the Research Capacity
- Commercializing Research
- Building Entrepreneurial Capacity
- Increasing Access to Capital
- Enhancing the Science & Technology Workforce
- Improving Competitiveness of Existing Industries
Award Selection Criteria
The initiative must:
- Have specific and measurable outcomes;
- Serve as a model that can be replicated;
- Demonstrate effective partnerships and leadership; and,
- Illustrate effective approaches and stand out among others in its field.
Winners will be recognized during SSTI's 14th Annual Conference, Sept. 14-16 in Pittsburgh. During the conference, winners are provided with a forum to showcase their accomplishments during dedicated breakout sessions.
Applications are due June 1.
To apply, download the 2010 brochure at: www.ssti.org/Awards.
Questions? Contact: Rhiannon Skipper at 614.901.1690 or skipper@ssti.org.