TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARD DESCRIPTION
Technology has the power to improve the way the world works and lives. That’s why TechBridge and Accenture are again partnering to present the 8th annual Technology Innovation Award to a deserving Georgia nonprofit with an innovative vision for using technology to:
• Increase the efficiency of day-to-day operations;
• Improve effectiveness in serving clients and key stakeholders; or
• Grow fundraising, advocacy or volunteer efforts.
Click here to read more about the types of eligible projects.
The winning nonprofit gets to see its technology vision put into action! Specifically, the winner will receive the following Award, valued at over $55,500:
- $25,000 in TechBridge Services
- $25,000 in Microsoft Software
- $5,000 Cash Grant for Project Implementation/Startup Operating Costs
- One Year TechBridge Membership
Two finalists will each receive the following Award, valued at over $13,000:
- TechBridge Technology Assessment
- $10,000 in Microsoft Software
- $1,000 Cash Grant
- One Year TechBridge Membership
Valuable PR Opportunities!
The winner and two finalists will also:
- Be profiled at TechBridge's prestigious Digital Ball® on May 9, 2009 where the award will be presented in front of 1,200 of Atlanta's most influential technology and business leaders;
- Be highlighted in Digital Ball program and promotional materials;
- Each receive 4 tickets to attend the Digital Ball ($1,600 value);
- Be profiled in special technology supplement in April issue of the Atlanta Business Chronicle; and
- Be detailed in a special supplement in the 4th Quarter issues of TechLINKS magazine
The presenting sponsor, Accenture, is underwriting the TechBridge consulting services and cash grants.
The Microsoft software is being provided by Microsoft Corporation through TechBridge’s affiliation with the Microsoft NPower Network. You will receive this software by virtue of being a TechBridge member and client (both components of all three awards.) The software delivery is administered by TechSoup. Available software includes Windows and Office products - click here to see the list of all available software and eligibility to receive the software under the Microsoft Software Donation Program. Microsoft is solely responsible for final decisions regarding software awards. Microsoft reserves the right to approve or deny software requests.
