NorTech, Northeast Ohio’s technology based economic development organization, is now accepting nominations for the 2007 NorTech Innovation Awards, an annual program that promotes technology innovation in Northeast Ohio. The awards recognize an innovative product, a new procedure that improves productivity, or any concept that enhances a business’s value or a non-profit’s ability to carry out its mission.

Since 1999, NorTech has celebrated Northeast Ohio companies and innovators that have significantly improved and contributed to the regional technology economy. This year, NorTech will recognize technologies that have the potential to dramatically impact a specific industry or market sector.

To download a copy of the NorTech Innovation Award guidelines and nomination form, please visit: http://www.nortech.org/InnovationAwards/InnovationAwards.aspx

A respected panel of judges that includes representatives from Northeast Ohio’s technology community will evaluate the submitted applications. Winners will be chosen based on a substantial level of market acceptance and/or received accolades or out-standing reviews from their industry for a new innovative product, process or service.

The deadline for accepting nominations is Friday, June 15, 2007. Award winners will be acknowledged during the NorTech Summit on November 13, 2007. Stay tuned to www.nortech.org for more details.

If you are interested in being a sponsor for the 2007 NorTech Innovation Awards, please contact Andrea McDonald at 216-363-6881 or amcdonald@nortech.org.

About NorTechNorTech is the catalyst for making Northeast Ohio a global leader in technology and innovation by creating, expanding and retaining technology business opportunities. We connect innovators with resources, secure the necessary funds for pilot projects and successfully launch them as independent initiatives while fostering a dynamic and sustainable, innovation infrastructure in the region. Our shared vision for the region is to become one of the top ten places in the world to live, learn, work and invest by 2020. www.nortech.org