Thanks to Ann Higgins on the heads up on the local angle on the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) awards. According to the NATOA web site…

These honors are awarded to exceptional leaders and innovative programs that champion community interests and broadband deployment in local communities nationwide.

There were two Minnesota connections in the honorable mentions…

• Chris Mitchell of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance
• Northeast Minnesota Middle Mile Fiber Project

Congrats to both!