KIRA Online Nomination

Welcome to the online KIRA nomination form. This year we are happy to announce that the nominations will be done entirely online. Another key change will be the category structure for the 2011 KIRA Awards. As we have done from time to time in the past, to better reflect the changing landscape of the knowledge industry.

Please fill out the following to complete the nomination form, for a company or individual you believe is deserving of a KIRA Award.

KIRA Nominee

Name of company or individual being nominated:
Address (street & city):
Phone Number:
Website:
Main Contact Name:
Main Contact E-mail:

Nominator

Name:
Company:
Address (street & city):
Phone Number:
Email:

*Note that this nomination will be held in the strictest confidence.

**Remember that you can nominate more than one company and also nominate a company in multiple categories. However, you will need to submit a new nomination for each.

Most Promising Start-Up

This award recognizes a company that has been in business for less than two years. The award can recognize anything from a great idea to thinking outside the box in technical or managerial terms; a company that has something fresh to say in the marketplace or a new approach to an old need.

Q1: What was the size of the company at start-up and what is the size of the company at the nomination due date?
Q2: What are some of the obstacles this company had to surmount in order to get started?
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Q3: What technical product, service, idea or concept has launched this company?
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Q4: Has the company been successful to date in attracting investment? If so, what nature of investment (e.g., venture capital, federal funding, etc.)?
Q5: Why should this company be recognized for a KIRA Award?
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Q6: Please give a short description of the company that could be used as promotional material. *Please note that the brief description will be used in the multimedia presentation if your submission is selected as a finalist.
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