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Ready to boldly go where no High-Tech Association has gone before?

Coming June 7, 2012...

19th Annual OC High-Tech Innovation Awards
HTA.19 Call for Nominations!

Nomination Deadline: Feb. 23rd

SUBMIT TODAY!

Warp Speed Ahead!
TechAmerica Orange County is now accepting nominations for the 19th Annual OC High-Tech Innovation Awards (HTA.19). This is an opportunity for you to recognize your business colleagues, peers and clients who have distinguished themselves as innovators and leaders in Orange County's Technology arena. Why nominate?

Great P.R.
Finalists are announced and covered by local media outlets, winners get professional photos taken immediately following the dinner, and post-event media coverage.
Recognition
Finalists/winners receive a TechAmerica logo with "Award Finalist" or "Award Winner" icon to post on website.
Recruitment
Even in today's economy, top talent is hard to find. Let potential high-profile employees know who you are.
Retention/Morale Booster
Send a message that you're working at one of the best companies in town...invite your hardest working employees to the award ceremony.
One of the best networking events in town!
With more than 300 senior level tech execs in attendance!

Nomination Categories:

Outstanding Company in Technology:
Outstanding CEO in Technology
Outstanding Finance Executive in Technology (new!):
Harvey Mudd College Green Engineering:
Innovative Product/Technology:
- Cloud Solutions
- Software
- Internet
- Hardware
- Semiconductors
- Medical Devices
- Telecommunications
- Other (Please note, this is not a category. Only select if you're uncertain of the appropriate category for your product/technology. The judges will review and make a decision accordingly.)

NOMINATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Please submit your nominations on or before Feb. 24th! Click here for nomination details!

Important Dates To Remember... "Resistance is Futile!"

Nominations Conclude: Feb. 24, 2012
Finalists will be announced on our website by April 13, 2012.
Save the date for the High-Tech Innovation Awards dinner June 7, 2012, at Hilton, Costa Mesa.

Black-Tie Optional..."I'm an Engineer, not a Doctor!"

You're cordially invited to participate in this prestigious event by submitting you nomination for High-Tech Innovation Awards! One of Orange County's most prestigious and longest standing business functions (19 years), this high-profile event recognizes outstanding achievements and innovation by Orange County and Inland Empire's technology leaders. In 2011, the event drew a little more than 300 luminaries from local high- tech companies, financial and government institutions, as well as academic leaders, students, and investors. Finalists and recipients will be recognized during a special dinner presentation June 7, 2012, at Hilton, Costa Mesa, 5:30PM - 9PM.

Innovation in Education...

In partnership with Project Tomorrow and Emulex, TechAmerica will also highlight OC's best in Innovation in Education during a special segment featuring the following categories: Innovative School Program of the Year in Science, Math and Technology; High Impact Teacher of the Year in Science, Math and Technology; and Emerging Student Innovator. To learn more or to submit a nomination, please visit Project Tomorrow.

Location:
Hilton Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Questions:
TechAmerica is the world's leading technology trade association! TechAmerica OC helps companies make money, save money, and have a voice in the government. For more info about our organization, please visit here. For more information about High-Tech Innovation Awards, please contact Program MarCom & Event Manager Yalanda Oglesby at (949) 502-0051 or Yalanda.Oglesby@TechAmerica.org.

Sponsorship:
To learn how your company can benefit from the visibility associated with the TechAmerica Orange County High-Tech Innovation Awards and Roundtable Programs, please contact Bob Brunson at (949) 502-0053 or Bob.Brunson@TechAmerica.org.

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