ENTRY DEADLINE: May 10, 2013
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1. Technical Description
Write a concise and complete description and explanation of why this new or improved development will be the most innovative or tech¬nologically advanced contribution to our industry. This information will be used by the judges in their evaluation of the entry. Marketing and/or promotional information should be avoided in this description. (Please limit description to no more than 500 words)
2. When was the entry first introduced to the marketplace?
(Please limit your response to no more than 200 words).
3. What specific application will the entry be used for?
(Please limit your response to no more than 200 words).
4. How will this product or service improve the industry?
(Please limit your response to no more than 200 words).
5. How will this product or service improve the end user's business?
(Please limit your response to no more than 200 words).
6. Other features of this entry, not listed above, that make it innovative: (Explain)
(Please limit your response to no more than 200 words).
7. Promotional description:
Write a brief description of your entry for possible use in print and/or web promotion by SME. This information will not be considered in the judging process. (Please limit your response to no more than 50 words).