DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Less than two weeks remain for nominations for the new IT Hall of Fame created by CompTIA, the non-profit trade association for the IT industry.
The deadline to nominate an individual or group for the IT Hall of Fame Class of 2011 is Tuesday. Feb. 1, 2011.
The IT Hall of Fame consists of two wings: the IT Channel Wing for individuals who have made outstanding contributions or provided outstanding service to the IT channel; and the IT Innovators Wing, recognizing individuals responsible for outstanding technology innovations.
Nominations have already been received for both wings.
Any individual, living or deceased, who has pioneered or uniquely helped the IT channel flourish or who is responsible for a major IT innovation, is eligible for induction.
Criteria for election to the IT Channel Wing include:
- Significant experience in the IT channel
- Innovative product/service or marketing introductions
- Service in an important capacity in or related to the IT channel (e.g. volunteer board position)
- An unimpeachable record of integrity and respect in the channel
- A prominent role in promoting the public's awareness of the IT channel as a significant and responsible member of the business community
For the IT Innovator Wing, nominee criteria include:
- Creator of a major innovation in IT
- An unimpeachable record of integrity and respect in the industry
All nominees will be considered and voted on by an independent Hall of Fame selection committee. Between two and six individuals or groups will be selected for induction. Inductees for 2011 will be honored at the CompTIA Annual Member Meeting April 7, 2011 in Chicago.
More details on the IT Hall of Fame are available at www.comptia.org/IT-HoF.
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