National Medal of Technology Nominations for 2007 Announced

Technology Administration

Published February 23rd, 2007

Detected March 15th, 2026

Summary

The Department of Commerce's Technology Administration is accepting nominations for the 2007 National Medal of Technology. The deadline for submitting nominations is May 31, 2007. This award recognizes leading innovators for outstanding contributions to the economy through technology.

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The Department of Commerce's Technology Administration has announced the opening of nominations for the 2007 National Medal of Technology (NMT) program. This notice serves to inform potential candidates and nominators about the opportunity to submit applications for this prestigious award, which recognizes individuals, teams, or companies for their significant technological innovations that have positively impacted the American economy and quality of life.

Interested parties can obtain nomination forms from the official NMT website or by contacting the Technology Administration directly. The deadline for submitting completed applications is May 31, 2007. While this is an announcement and not a regulatory mandate, it is an opportunity for relevant entities to seek recognition for their technological achievements.

What to do next

Obtain nomination form from http://www.technology.gov/medal
Submit completed nomination form by May 31, 2007
Review eligibility and criteria on the Nominations Guidelines Form

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ACTION:

Notice.

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: http://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 http://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.

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 http://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. [FR Doc. E7-3631 Filed 3-1-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-18-P