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SSTI Invites Applications for the 2009 Excellence in TBED Awards

April 22, 2009
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Seize the opportunity for recognition of outstanding achievement in tech-based economic development.

SSTI is pleased to invite applications for the 2009 awards cycle, a program recognizing exceptional achievements in approaches to improving state and regional economies through science, technology and innovation.

The purpose of the awards program is to showcase best practices across a broad spectrum of categories encompassing several elements that have been found in successful technology-based economies. The categories are:

  • Expanding the Research Infrastructure;
  • Commercializing Research;
  • Building Entrepreneurial Capacity;
  • Increasing Access to Capital;
  • Enhancing the Science & Technology Workforce; and,
  • Improving Competitiveness of Existing Industries.

Recipients will be selected based on their ability to clearly define a need for the initiative, demonstrate results, and describe how the impact is communicated to key stakeholders. Award-winning initiatives will also stand out among others in its field.

As an Excellence in TBED Award winner, you are provided with a forum to showcase your accomplishments during dedicated breakout sessions at SSTI's annual conference in Overland Park, KS, Oct. 22-23, 2009. An awards ceremony honoring the recipients will also take place during the conference.
 
The deadline to apply is June 16.
 
For more information on the 2009 Excellence in TBED Awards, including a downloadable brochure and application form, visit www.sstiawards.org.

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