National Medal of Technology and Innovation

The Department of Commerce (United States Patent and Trademark Office) is accepting nominations for its National Medal of Technology and Innovation (NMTI). If you know of a candidate who has made an outstanding, lasting contribution to the economy
through the promotion of technology or technological manpower, you may obtain a nomination form from: http://www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/index.jsp.

The primary purpose of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation is to recognize American innovators whose vision, creativity, and brilliance in moving ideas to market has 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. Information on eligibility and nomination criteria is provided on the Nominations Guidelines Form at http://www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/index.jsp.