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What is this award?
The Value Chain Awards honor the most successful corporate adopters of M2M technology and the team of solution providers that made their success possible.
Who can enter?
Leading-edge adopters of M2M technology are encouraged to apply. This can consist of corporate adopters as well as government agencies.
What is the deadline?
The deadline for entries is Dec. 2, 2008. Entries will not be accepted after
this deadline.
How do we enter?
Simply download
a ballot to enter. Complete this ballot as recommended and submit prior
to the deadline.
What is the best way to submit?
We recommend that entries be completed as follows:
- Steps 1 – 4 should be completed in a Word document, to be emailed
along with the required materials in Step 5.
- Steps 6 – 8 (the final ballot page) should be completed on the
ballot page itself, including all the necessary signatures on this page and page 1. These pages can
be scanned and emailed along with the additional materials or faxed to +1 630.933.0845.
These are the ONLY pages that should be faxed.
- Entries can also be mailed to the magazine directly. Applications must
be received on or before the submission deadline to be accepted.
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Where should entries be sent?
Specialty Publishing Co.
c/o M2M magazine – Value Chain Awards
135 E. St. Charles Rd. Suite D
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Email: mmayer@m2mmag.com
Fax: +1 630.933.0845
Can we enter on behalf of another company?
Yes. The adopter listed on the ballot will be considered the entrant, or the company that is eligible to win. This award will also honor the companies listed as solution providers/part of the value chain, in the event that the adopter is chosen as a finalist.
In the past, public relations firms and/or other value chain members have aided in the submission for the adopter. This is acceptable, however, the adopter must approve the final entry as well as provide the required signatures.
Can we submit more than one entry?
Yes. Each entry requires a separate entry application and entry fee. Companies must submit unique deployments for each submission.
What is the entry fee?
The entry fee is $125 USD. Entry fees are not refundable.
The Awards program does not provide any discounts for entry fees. The application form includes a step where payment for the entry fee can be fulfilled. This step must be completed upon submission or the application will not be accepted.
What are the judging criteria?
Entries are judged on the overall strength of the deployment, especially the level of innovation and the business value obtained. Winning submissions will explain the problem/challenge, how technology was innovatively used, and what the payoff/benefit of this application was to the corporate adopter. The score for each entry is based on how the company explains the major challenge it faced or the opportunity that was created by using M2M technology. Some of these answers might include improved customer service, better asset visibility, increased uptime, and automated business processes.
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Who judges the entries?
An independent panel of industry analysts and experts judge the Value Chain Awards.
What do the judges do when they judge our entry?
With the Value Chain Awards, the judges read the entered documents and review them. Entries are rated on a scale of 1-10.
Can we talk to the judges?
No. We do not allow the entrants to have contact with the judges.
Can we see who our judges are?
No. We do not allow entrants to screen their judges or know who they are prior to the award judging.
Does the magazine publish our entry material?
M2M magazine publishes print and Web articles highlighting the winners and the finalists. This material is based on the award submission. We recommend you do not submit material that is not for publication.
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How are the winners determined?
Each individual score is recorded, and the entries are rated by an average score. The award team reviews the scoring and written comments and M2M editors then make a final determination of gold, silver, and bronze winners by the scores of the entries in each category. This is done by comparing the scores of the entries in that category as well as the ranking of the individual score. Not all categories will have a gold, silver, and bronze winner.
When do we hear if we won?
Entrants will be notified that they have been named a finalist, if chosen so. Finalists will win an award; it is just a matter of whether it is a gold, silver, or bronze, which is announced at the awards ceremony. Winning companies must be in attendance to receive their award.
What happens if a company is not in attendance?
If the adopter/end-user company is not in attendance the entire award will be rescinded. If another member of the value chain (solution provider, integrator, etc.) is not in attendance, that individual company will not receive their individual award.
When is the awards ceremony?
The Value Chain Awards are presented at the close of the M2M United conference. The date and location of the 2009 M2M United conference will be announced in the near future. Please visit www.specialtypub.com/m2m/united/index.asp for more information.
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What do the winners win?
Each winning adopter receives a freestanding trophy, along with coverage by M2M magazine. The other members of each winning value chain will win a plaque.
Whose name goes on the award?
The name of the adopter company will go on the trophy. Each plaque will name the specific technology enabler winning that plaque, as well as the nominated adopter.
Can we order additional awards if we win?
Yes. Additional trophies and plaques will be available at the cost of the
ordering company. Order forms will be provided at the ceremony as well as
from M2M magazine following the event.
How will we be notified we are a winner?
The Awards Coordinator contacts the persons named in the application by either
phone or email. It is extremely important that each nominee provides email
addresses that will be operable throughout 2009 and that will accept email
from M2M magazine.
How does the magazine publicize the winners?
M2M magazine will issue a press release, publish a print
article announcing the winners, and post the company names
on its Website.
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Can the winners send out a press release?
Yes. All winners are encouraged to send out a press release as the winners are announced. The magazine is also delighted to grant quotes for each winner for companies to publicize in their press releases. Please make sure that M2M magazine is given the opportunity to approve press releases containing information and/or quotes pertaining to and coming from M2M magazine and its awards program.
Who has won in the past?
Past winners can be viewed here:
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005
Can we see past winning entries?
You are not able to view the actual entries submitted; however, please view
M2M’s articles featuring past winners.
What do we do if we have further questions?
All questions should be directed to Michelle Mayer at +1 630.933.0844 ext. 246,
or via email at mmayer@m2mmag.com.
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