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The 2008 Conference will honor individuals and organizations who have
positively impacted telecommunications development in Oregon in five
categories: applications, projects, partnerships, legislation, and
advocacy.
Category #1: Excellence in Telecommunications Applications
Individual, organization or company that has developed or successfully
implemented an innovative telecommunications application that
demonstrates standard communications capabilities, scalable solutions
to accommodate growth in demand, and/or adaptability to new applications
and opportunities.
Category #2: Excellence in Telecommunications Projects and
Regional/Local Strategies
Individual, organization or company that has developed innovative
projects or strategies to provide better access, reliability and/or
affordability to telecommunications services for underserved and rural
regions.
Category #3: Excellence in Telecommunications Partnerships
Individual, organization or company that has developed an innovative
telecommunications partnership for the purpose of providing improved
access, reliability and/or affordability for underserved and rural
communities.
Category #4: Excellence in Telecommunications Policy and Legislation
Individual or organization that has participated in writing and
advocating for legislation that will have a significant impact on rural
telecommunications. Legislator or elected representative that has
effectively introduced or advocated for innovation in legislation or
policy that has positively impacted access, reliability, and/or
affordability of rural telecommunications services.
Category #5: Outstanding Telecommunications Advocate
Individual that has made a significant contribution or gone beyond the
call of duty to advocate for improved access, reliability and
affordability of telecommunications.
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Oregon Telecom: Bridging the Next Divide
13th annual
Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference
Thursday and Friday, October 16 - 17, 2008
at the Best Western Agate Beach Inn in Newport.
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