OK Minnesota tech companies – let’s try to dominate the winners’ list…

The American Technology Awards (ATAs) have come to represent outstanding achievement in 15 different technical categories and are still the only “Best of” national award in our industry. Being awarded an ATA means your product exemplifies the “Best of” the United States tech sector. This year, we are moving the awards to earlier in the spring and will be holding a separate event to showcase the finalists’ outstanding products. We want the exciting advances to have their own spotlight.

We are excited to announce that 2014 will mark the first time we will be showcasing the finalists for the ATAs at their own separate event. At the event, we will also be choosing the Breakthrough Technology of the Year, which will be honored at ourTechnology and Government Dinner.

Excellence is recognized in the following categories:

• Advanced Manufacturing/Technology Manufacturing

• Big Data Applications

• Aerospace & Defense

• Clean Tech/Green Tech

• Cloud Computing/Software as a Service

• Consumer Electronics/Computers & Peripherals

• Cybersecurity

• Health & Medical Technologies

• Internet Services, E-Commerce & Mobility

• IT Services & Consulting

• Semiconductors & Electronic Components

• Server & Storage Technology

• Smart Grid & Smart Instruments

• Telecommunications

Info on logistics…

About the Awards

Entries are evaluated according to the following criteria:

• The information clearly explains the product or service from a technological perspective, its scope and impact. Volume is not as important as clarity and substance. Ensure that you have included appropriate details;
• Ensure that your application includes complete technical details. Judges are evaluating these applications from a technical perspective to recognize and award innovation. It is imperative that they understand the nature of the technology, its uniqueness and impact.

For a list of commonly asked questions, please click here.

Nominations:

To submit your nomination form, visit  https://www.regonline.com/2014_ata.

To download a PDF of the full nomination form, click HERE.  Please note, all nominations should be submitted online through the Regonline link above. The nomination form is provided to give you a preview of the Regonline nomination form.

Timeline: 

• Deadline to submit nominations: March 3rd, 2014

• Finalists announced: April 2nd, 2014