Nominations now open for 10th Annual SSMARt Innovation Awards

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Nominations are now open for the 2015 SSMARt Innovation Awards hosted by the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC).  This year’s theme ‘Celebrating a Decade of Innovation’ acknowledges the tenth annual SSMARt Innovation Awards, which will take place November 27^th at the Delta Waterfront Hotel & Conference Centre.

The event provides an opportunity to highlight innovations in the science and technology sectors, showcasing some of the best and brightest in Algoma. Nomination forms may be completed online at www.ssmic.com/awards until November 13^th. You may nominate more than one person or group for each category and you may nominate in more than one category.

“Every year we receive feedback on how impressive the innovation and talent is within this community,” said Tom Vair, executive director, SSMIC. “We welcome area businesses, entrepreneurs, educators, and students to put forth nominations to help us recognize and showcase innovation achievements in the Algoma district. 2015 is an exciting year as it represents the 10th year of the SSMARt Innovation Awards.”

A panel of professionals working in the fields of science, business, and information technology will judge the entries, with the winners announced at the awards event on Friday November 27^th from 11:30am to 1:30pm. The awards luncheon will include a plated lunch, presentation of awards, acknowledgment of sponsors, door prizes, and guest speakers. Tickets for the awards luncheon are now on sale online at www.ssmartawards10.eventbrite.ca

This year’s SSMARt Innovation Awards categories include:

For more information visit www.ssmic.com/awards or contact Patti McGonigal at 705 942-7921 ext. 3179 or pmcgonigal@ssmic.com.
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