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September 30, 2005, Deadline for Submitting Nominations for the 2006 National Medal of Technology

We seek your nominations for the National Medal of Technology, America's equivalent to the Nobel Prize. The President of the United States, on behalf of the Nation, presents the prestigious National Medal of Technology to individuals, teams of individuals, or companies who have improved the American economy and quality of life by their outstanding contributions through technology.

We encourage diverse and high quality nominations for the 2006 Medals. They could be your colleague, mentor, or associate such as some of these past laureates: W. Lincoln Hawkins (plastics pioneer in telecommunications systems), Stephanie Kwolek (developed Kevlar®, used in body armor that has saved the lives of men and women in law enforcement and the armed forces), and Denton Cooley (noted for his skill, leadership and technical accomplishments in cardiovascular surgery).

See Past Recipients

The American spirit of innovation is the heart of our nation's economic strength and prosperity. We are challenged to continue expanding new frontiers of knowledge to maintain global competitiveness and an ever-improving quality of life. The National Medal of Technology recognizes American innovators whose vision, creativity, and brilliance in moving ideas to market have had profound and lasting impact on our economy and way of life.

Nominators are encouraged to consider the high-impact contributions which colleagues, mentors or associates have made in areas such as:

• Technology Manpower/Workforce Training/Education
• Technology Management and Policy
• Technology Product and Process
• Environmental Technology

Established by an act of Congress in 1980, the Medal of Technology was first awarded in 1985. The Medal is given annually to individuals, teams and/or companies/divisions for accomplishments in the innovation, development, commercialization and management of technology as evidenced by the establishment of new or significantly improved products, processes or services.

Nomination forms and guidelines may be downloaded from the National Medal of Technology Web site at www.technology.gov/Medal/Nomination.htm and should be submitted by e-mail to the address provided below.

Questions should be addressed to Mildred Porter, Director, National Medal of Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Room 4817, Washington, D.C. 20230, Tel: 202-482-5572, or by e-mail: nmt@technology.gov.

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