Named in honour of the late designer, developer and commentator Tony Gottelier, this award aims to recognise the product developers who have made a significant contribution to the development of the equipment and tools that enable our entertainment technology practitioners to continually push the boundaries of event production, presentation and installation.
The process of identifying the winner by peer voting will again consist of two distinct phases, but with a few subtle changes.
In the Nomination Phase, industry professionals will again be asked for their choices, but will also be asked to identify the specific product contributions that make that nominee a worthy contender. Based on the nominations received, a panel of industry expert judges will then be asked to decide the shortlist of nominees.
Once the shortlist of nominees is decided, the Voting Phase will begin - and again, to help ensure that only legitimate industry professionals can cast a vote, all voters will be asked to submit their full contact details and give their own individual reasons for why they think their choice should win the Gottelier Award.
Nominations close 31 July 2009. Voting will commence on Monday 10 August 2009. The winner will be announced at PLASA09, 13-16 September 2009, Earls Court, London. To make your nomination, visit the web address below
(Jim Evans)
