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TechAmerica 15th Annual Abacus Awards
TechAmerica Florida is partnering again this year with the South Florida Technology Alliance to recognize those high tech leaders that have made a significant contribution to the state of the technology industry in Florida.
The 2010 Abacus Awards will recognize:
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- Researcher of the Year Award
- Cool Tech Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to an individual for significant lifetime contributions. Nominations will be evaluated for the ‘breakthrough’ value of their contributions and the impact of their work on the industry and society.
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Presented to an individual for outstanding leadership of a technology company. Nominations will be evaluated on the individual’s entrepreneurial achievements. Nominees should provide leadership and direct contributions to the growth and success of his/her company to be considered.
Researcher of the Year Award
Presented to an individual for distinguished achievement in the field of physical science research. Nominations will be evaluated based on the significance of the research and its potential for leading to ‘disruptive’ or ‘game-changing’ technology innovations.
Cool Tech Award
Presented to the company that has developed, and/or introduced a cool product within the past 18 months. The product can be a hardware, software, or technology-service product which is innovative and has created significant new opportunity for the company. All nominees for this award will be required to submit a video, 30 seconds or less in length. Videos are not due at the time on nomination. Please submit the video by November 5th. Nominees will also have a display table at the event. This award will be voted on LIVE by the attendees of the luncheon after viewing the nominees videos.
Agenda
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M. – Networking & Cool Tech Display
12:00 P.M. – 12:30 P.M. – Cool Tech Video, Cool Tech Voting, Awards Presentation
12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. – Lunch
When and Where
December 10th, 2010
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Marriott North
6650 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Directions
Nominate
Nominate an individual for an Abacus Award! – Abacus Award Nomination Form
Registration
Individual Registration: $50 members / $75 nonmembers
Corporate Ticket Pack: $750 (Details below)
- 10 Event Tickets
- Logo on group page in program
- Named as a sponsor on all event materials, invitations and website
- Logo promotion w/ link to your site on web pre-event promotion and post event recap
Event Sponsorship: $1500 (Details below) *Limit of Four
- 10 Event Tickets
- Presentation of award
- ¼ page ad in program
- Named as a sponsor on all event materials, invitations and website
- Logo promotion w/ link to your site on web pre-event promotion and post event recap
To Inquire About Sponsorship Opportunities Please Contact:
Jennifer Gabriel at jennifer.gabriel@techamerica.org or call 407.513.4703.
CANCELLATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
Cancellations received by November 5th, 2010 will receive a 100% refund. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after November 5th, 2010. Substitutions can be made at any time.
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