Atlanta, GA. January 16, 2008 – Nominations are now being accepted for the first annual TechBridge/TechLINKS Community Builder Award. Nomination forms are available at http://www.techlinks.net/communitybuilderaward or e-mail community@techlinks.net for a digital copy. Nomination forms must be completed by February 5, 2008.
The TechBridge/TechLINKS Community Builder award will recognize CIOs who personally encourage and participate in civic / non-profit groups as positive role models. The award will also recognize leaders who support doing business with local companies to help the continued growth of the Georgia economy.
Nominees Must Meet the Following Requirements:
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Must be a CIO or equivalent
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Must be in their position as of January 1, 2007
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All community contributions must be in Georgia
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Contribution & participation with: Non-profit / Social Services / Arts
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Contribution to infrastructure of Georgia’s technology community: Policies/guidelines support local IT industry growth
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Organization must have a minimum of 500 employees
The TechBridge/TechLINKS Community Builder Award will be presented on May 10th, 2008 at the TechBridge Digital Ball which will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center.
About TechBridge
TechBridge is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that provides professional, affordable technology services to other nonprofits. The services it provides include IT infrastructure support, web and email development/hosting, technology planning and consulting. An affiliate of the NPower Network, TechBridge has one mission – to help nonprofits use technology to better serve our community.
In 2007, TechBridge reached its 280th nonprofit client with the technology support they need and saved the nonprofit community an estimated $1 million in service fees. In addition, since inception TechBridge has facilitated the donation of over $6 million in free Microsoft software.
About TechLINKS
TechLINKS is the only technology-focused media company serving the state of Georgia with continuous, sought-after information and market intelligence that impacts thousands of executives, managers and professionals every day. Launched in 1998, TechLINKS has been dedicated to one goal: developing business opportunities for Georgia technology companies through a vibrant combination of online content, print publication, events, media services, and an online Atlanta & Georgia business directory technology marketplace.
About the Digital Ball
Identified by many as ‘the technology and business event to attend’, TechBridge’s Digital Ball is the signature fundraising gala that brings together Atlanta’s technology, business and nonprofit leaders for an evening of dinner, dancing and visually stunning performances. Beginning in 2000 with 67 sponsors and 750 attendees, the Ball has enjoyed impressive growth.
Last year’s event raised over $1.1m in cash and in-kind contributions and was enjoyed by 97 sponsoring companies and 1,170 attendees, including 50 CIOs and CTOs from leading Georgia corporations.
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 6:30pm to midnight
Georgia World Congress Center
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