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Technology Administration
[Docket No.: 070208027–7028–01]
National Medal of Technology’s Call
for Nominations 2007
Technology Administration,
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Department of
Commerce’s Technology Administration
is accepting nominations for its National
Medal of Technology (NMT) 2007
program.
Established by statute in 1980, the
President of the United States awards
the National Medal of Technology to our
Nation’s leading innovators. If you
know of a candidate who has made an
outstanding, lasting contribution to the
economy through technology, you may
obtain a nomination form from: https://
www.technology.gov/medal.
DATES: The deadline for submission of
an application is May 31, 2007.
ADDRESSES: The NMT Nomination form
for the year 2007 may be obtained by
visiting the Web site at https://
www.technology.gov/medal. Please
return the completed application to the
National Medal of Technology Program
at: NMT@technology.gov or by mail to:
Technology Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce, 1401
Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 4824,
Washington, DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
NMT@technology.gov or call the
Technology Administration at 202/482–
1575.
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The
National Medal of Technology is the
highest honor awarded by the President
of the United States to America’s
leading innovators. Enacted by statute
in 1980, the Medal of Technology was
first awarded in 1985. The Medal is
given to individuals, teams, or
companies who have improved the
American economy and quality of life
by their outstanding contributions
through technology.
The primary purpose of the National
Medal of Technology is to recognize
American innovators whose vision,
creativity, and brilliance in moving
ideas to market have had a profound
and lasting impact on our economy and
way of life. The Medal highlights the
national importance of fostering
technological innovation based upon
solid science, resulting in commercially
successful products and services.
Eligibility And Criteria: Information
on eligibility and nomination criteria is
provided on the Nominations
Guidelines Form at https://
www.technology.gov/medal. Applicants
that do not have internet access should
contact Connie Chang, Research
Director, Technology Administration at
the email address or telephone number
above to request this information.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: February 23, 2007.
Robert Cresanti,
Under Secretary for Technology.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Technology Administration
[Docket No.: 070208027-7028-01]
National Medal of Technology's Call for Nominations 2007
AGENCY: Technology Administration, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce's Technology Administration is
accepting nominations for its National Medal of Technology (NMT) 2007
program.
Established by statute in 1980, the President of the United States
awards the National Medal of Technology to our Nation's leading
innovators. If you know of a candidate who has made an outstanding,
lasting contribution to the economy through technology, you may obtain
a nomination form from: https://www.technology.gov/medal.
DATES: The deadline for submission of an application is May 31, 2007.
ADDRESSES: The NMT Nomination form for the year 2007 may be obtained by
visiting the Web site at https://www.technology.gov/medal. Please return
the completed application to the National Medal of Technology Program
at: NMT@technology.gov or by mail to: Technology Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 4824,
Washington, DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: NMT@technology.gov or call the
Technology Administration at 202/482-1575.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Medal of Technology is the
highest honor awarded by the President of the United States to
America's leading innovators. Enacted by statute in 1980, the Medal of
Technology was first awarded in 1985. The Medal is given to
individuals, teams, or companies who have improved the American economy
and quality of life by their outstanding contributions through
technology.
The primary purpose of the National Medal of Technology is to
recognize American innovators whose vision, creativity, and brilliance
in moving ideas to market have had a profound and lasting impact on our
economy and way of life. The Medal highlights the national importance
of fostering technological innovation based upon solid science,
resulting in commercially successful products and services.
Eligibility And Criteria: Information on eligibility and nomination
criteria is provided on the Nominations Guidelines Form at https://
www.technology.gov/medal. Applicants that do not have internet access
should contact Connie Chang, Research Director, Technology
Administration at the email address or telephone number above to
request this information.
Dated: February 23, 2007.
Robert Cresanti,
Under Secretary for Technology.
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