[Federal Register: June 26, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 123)]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Technology Administration
[Docket No.: 01613156-1156-01]
National Medal of Technology's Call for Nominations for the Year
2002
AGENCY: Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Announcement of the National Medal of Technology's Call for
Nominations for the year 2002.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce's Technology Administration is
accepting nominations for its National Medal of Technology (NMT) award
program for the year 2002.
Established by Congress in 1980, the President of the United States
awards the National Medal of Technology annually to our Nation's
leading innovators. If you know of a candidate who has made an
outstanding contribution in technology, send for a nomination packet
now.
DATES: The deadline for submission of an application is August 30,
2001.
ADDRESSES: The NMT Nomination Applications for the year 2002 can be
obtained from the NMT program office, Technology Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 4226,
Washington, DC 20230. The applications are also available by visiting
the NMT website at www.ta.doc.gov/medal or by faxing the office at 202/
501-8153. Please return the completed application to Mildred
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Porter, Director of the NMT program, at the address above.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mildred Porter, Director, 202-482-
5572.
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 Congress in 1980, the Medal of
Technology was first awarded in 1985. The Medal is given annually to
individuals, teams, or companies for accomplishments in the innovation,
development, commercialization, and management of technology, as
evidenced by the establishment of new or significantly improved
products, processes, or services.
The primary purpose of the National Medal of Technology is to
recognize technological innovators who have made lasting contributions
to enhancing America's competitiveness and standard of living. The
Medal highlights the national importance of fostering technological
innovation based upon solid science, resulting in commercially
successful products and services.
The Selection Process
A distinguished, independent committee evaluates the merits of all
candidates nominated through an open, competitive solicitation process.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Technology Administration agency is
responsible for administrating the National Medal of Technology.
Committee recommendations are forwarded to the Secretary of Commerce
who then makes recommendations to the President for final decision.
The Awards Ceremony and Events
Each year the President in a joint White House ceremony with the
National Medal of Science presents the National Medal of Technology
awards. (The National Science Foundation administers the National Medal
of Science award program.) The Medal laureates are celebrated at a
dinner gala hosted by the National Science and Technology Medals
Foundation along with other events planned around the White House
ceremony. We invite you to look at our web site (www.ta.doc.gov/medal)
for the historical archives, including photos and videos of the most
recent laureates, and a listing of the 131 winners who have received
this prestigious medal. The Medal winners serve as ambassadors to the
next generation of technologists.
Dated: June 12, 2001.
Bruce Mehlman,
Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy, Technology Administration.
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