TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARD DESCRIPTION
The Technology Innovation Award, sponsored by Accenture and open to nonprofit organizations in Georgia (see the application form for specific eligibility criteria), is given to a nonprofit organization that has demonstrated effective and innovative use of technology to advance its mission, reach community targets, expand strategic goals and improve client service.
The winner will receive the following Award, valued at over $45,500:
- $15,000 in TechBridge Services
- $25,000 in Microsoft Software
- $5,000 Cash Grant
- One Year TechBridge Membership
Two finalists will each receive the following Award, valued at over $16,500:
- $5,000 in TechBridge Services
- $10,000 in Microsoft Software
- $1,000 Cash Grant
- One Year TechBridge Membership
Valuable PR Opportunities:
Winner and finalists will be profiled at TechBridge's prestigious Digital Ball® on May 10, 2008 where the award will be presented in front of 1,200 of Atlanta's most influential technology and business leaders. Profiles will also be included in Digital Ball promotional materials and in a special supplement in the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
The presenting sponsor, Accenture, is underwriting TechBridge consulting services, membership and cash.
The Microsoft software is being provided by Microsoft Corporation through TechBridge’s affiliation with the Microsoft-NPower Nonprofit National Network. You will receive this software by virtue of being a TechBridge member and client (both components of all three awards.) The software delivery is administered by TechSoup. Click here to see the list of available software and eligibility to receive the software under the Microsoft Software Donation Program. Microsoft is solely responsible for final decisions regarding software awards. Microsoft reserves the right to approve or deny software requests.
