MEDIA ALERT, June 6, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: Nominations for the 3G CDMA Industry Achievement
Awards, which honor the commitment and accomplishments
of the world's leading companies and individuals in
the 3G wireless industry, are now being accepted by
the CDMA Development Group (CDG) (www.cdg.org).
3G awards will be given in the categories of:
-- Industry Leadership
-- International Leadership
-- Service Innovation
-- Subscriber Technology Innovation
-- Network Technology Innovation
-- Innovative Solutions
There is also a write-in category where you may
suggest an award of your own design.
Awards will also be given to recognize excellence in
the development of innovative services and
applications for the consumer and enterprise markets.
The Consumer awards will be presented in partnership
with the Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF)
(www.mobileentertainmentforum.org) and will include
the following categories:
-- Most Innovative Application of Music/Audio
-- Most Innovative Use of Music
-- Most Innovative Mobile Game Development
-- Most Innovative Use of Mobile Television
-- Most Innovative Entertainment Technology
Development
The Enterprise awards will be presented in partnership
with Mobile Enterprise magazine
(www.mobileenterprisemag.com) and will include the
following categories:
-- Most Innovative Wireless Enterprise Solution
Implementation
-- Most Innovative Wireless Enterprise Solution
Development
Nominations are open to the public and will be
accepted online at www.cdg.org through August 10,
2005. Final selection of the award winners will be
made by a panel of judges that will include 3G
operators, equipment suppliers, analysts, and members
of industry associations and the media.
WHO: The CDMA Development Group is a trade association
formed to foster the worldwide development,
implementation and use of CDMA technologies. The more
than 100 member companies of the CDG include many of
the world's largest wireless carriers and equipment
manufacturers. Primary activities of the CDG include
development of CDMA features and services, public
relations, education and seminars, regulatory affairs
and international support. Currently, there are more
than 500 individuals working within various CDG
subcommittees on CDMA-related matters.
WHEN: The 3G CDMA Industry Achievement Awards will be
presented by the CDG at the 3G CDMA Americas Congress
in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, September 13, 2005.
HOW TO
NOMINATE: Nominations can be made online at www.cdg.org. The
deadline for nominations is August 10, 2005.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION: For additional information, please contact Valerie
Christopherson of the CDG News Bureau at
(714) 540-1030, ext. 17 or by e-mail at
vchristopherson@bockpr.com.