MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 9, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: Nominations for the 3G CDMA Industry Achievement Awards, which honor the commitment and accomplishments of the world's leading companies and individuals in the 3G CDMA wireless industry, are being accepted by the CDMA Development Group (CDG) (www.cdg.org) until Wednesday, Aug. 10. 3G awards will be given in the categories of: -- Industry Leadership -- International Leadership -- Service Innovation -- Subscriber Technology Innovation -- Network Technology Innovation -- Innovative Solutions There is also a write-in category where you may suggest an award. Awards will also be given to recognize excellence in the development of innovative services and applications for the consumer and enterprise markets. Consumer awards will be presented in partnership with the Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF) (www.mobileentertainmentforum.org) in the following categories: -- Most Innovative Application of Music/Audio -- Most Innovative Use of Music -- Most Innovative Mobile Game Development -- Most Innovative Use of Mobile Television -- Most Innovative Entertainment Technology Development Enterprise awards will be presented in partnership with Mobile Enterprise magazine (www.mobileenterprisemag.com) in the following categories: -- Most Innovative Wireless Enterprise Solution Implementation -- Most Innovative Wireless Enterprise Solution Development Nominations are open to the public and are accepted online at http://www.cdg.org/news/events/awards/awards.asp. Final selection of winners will be made by a panel of judges that includes 3G operators, equipment suppliers, analysts, and members of industry associations and the media. WHO: The CDMA Development Group is a trade association formed to foster the worldwide development, implementation and use of CDMA technologies. The more than 100 member companies of the CDG include many of the world's largest wireless carriers and equipment manufacturers. Primary activities of the CDG include development of CDMA features and services, public relations, education and seminars, regulatory affairs and international support. Currently, there are more than 500 individuals working within various CDG subcommittees on CDMA-related matters. WHEN: The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, August 10, 2005. The 3G CDMA Industry Achievement Awards will be presented at the 3G CDMA Americas Congress in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday, September 13, 2005. HOW TO NOMINATE: Nominations can be made online at http://www.cdg.org/news/events/awards/awards.asp. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For additional information, please contact the CDG News Bureau at (714) 540-1030.