Wireless Hall of Fame seeks 2012 nominees

Service provider, technology, industry, pioneer categories among wireless industry recognitions

By Alpha Doggs on Tue, 01/24/12 - 5:05pm.

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From the Wireless History Foundation:

Nominations for the 2012 Wireless Hall of Fame will be due no later than March 15. Nominations will be accepted in four categories: Service Provider, Technology, Industry Associate, and Pioneer. A candidate must be recommended by one nominator and two seconders. Nomination forms and supporting documents are available on the WHF website.

2011 inductees: Get the lowdown here

Candidates are nominated by their peers and selected according to a consistent set of criteria by a committee composed primarily of Hall of Fame members. Inductees will be honored at the Wireless Hall of Fame Dinner on October 8 in San Diego, the evening before the CTIA Enterprise and Applications 2012 tradeshow.

Thirty-two individuals have been inducted into the Wireless Hall of Fame since its inception in 2000. Current members represent ground-breaking achievements in all areas of technology, business and public service. Eligibility for the Wireless Hall of Fame is based on an individual's contributions to the advancement of wireless services, products, and programs.

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