PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 1, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania's (BFTP/SEP) 20th anniversary collateral materials won three prestigious awards in the Northeastern Economic Developers Association (NEDA) 2004 Literature and Promotions Competition. The awards were presented on September 21st, at NEDA's 48th Annual Conference in Boston, MA. Ben Franklin's collateral materials were developed as part of its year-long anniversary commemoration.
BFTP/SEP's six-series print ad campaign which features themes related to (former governor) Dick Thornburgh, (technology commercialization) Solutions, (nanotechnology knowledge) Know Small Matter, (seed capital) One Investment, (entrepreneurial networks) Seeding, and (regional technology growth) Growing won an Excellent Award.
BFTP/SEP's 20th anniversary report, The History of Our Future, won both a Superior Award as well as a Best of Class Award -- the highest honor awarded by NEDA. The History of Our Future is thematically structured around six characteristics drawn from Benjamin Franklin's life as a visionary, partner, inventor, social architect, network builder, and wealth creator. These same characteristics are used to convey BFTP/SEP's historical milestones as well as glimpses of the organization's future priorities.
Eric Anderson, NEDA's executive director noted, "You may take special pride in your "Best of Class" Award. This prize recognizes excellence across size classes, and is often left unawarded altogether. Only the very best and most effective work can earn these awards . . . (Ben Franklin) may be justifiably proud that (its) work has met the test of your colleagues -- and competitors -- from throughout the Northeastern United States."
Since 1982, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/SEP) has helped grow the region through science, technology and entrepreneurship. Ben Franklin provides entrepreneurs and established businesses the capital, talent, and expertise they need to compete in the global marketplace. Like its namesake, Ben Franklin invests in, builds upon and delivers solutions that grow communities and create wealth by supporting today's technological ideas and tomorrow's scientific discovery. For more information: www.sep.benfranklin.org