[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 168 (Tuesday, August 29, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 52412]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-22008]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Technology Administration


National Medal of Technology 2001 Award Program

AGENCY: Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Announcement of the National Medal of Technology 2001 Award 
Program.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, Technology Administration (TA), is 
accepting nominations for its year 2001 National Medal of Technology 
Award Program.
    Established by Congress in 1980, the President of the United States 
awards the National Medal of Technology annually to our nation's 
leading innovators. If you know of a candidate who has made an 
outstanding contribution in technology, send for a nomination packet 
now.

DATES: The deadline for submission of an application is December 15, 
2000.

ADDRESSES: The 2001 Nomination Applications can be obtained from the 
National Medal of Technology Program Office, Technology Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Room 4226, 
Washington, D.C. 20230. The packets are also available by visiting the 
NMT website at [email protected] or by faxing the office at 202/501-8153.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew J. Fowell, Acting Director, 
202-482-5572.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Medal of Technology is the 
highest honor bestowed by the President of the United States to 
America's leading innovators. Enacted by Congress in 1980, the Medal of 
Technology was first awarded in 1985. The Medal is given annually to 
individuals, teams, or companies for accomplishments in the innovation, 
development, commercialization, and management of technology, as 
evidenced by the establishment of new or significantly improved 
products, processes, or services.
    The primary purpose of the National Medal of Technology is to 
recognize technological innovators who have made lasting contributions 
to enhancing America's competitiveness and standard of living. The 
Medal highlights the national importance of fostering technological 
innovation based upon solid science, resulting in commercially 
successful products and services.

The Selection Process

    A distinguished, independent committee representing both private 
and public sectors evaluates the merits of all candidates nominated 
through an open, competitive solicitation process. The U.S. Department 
of Commerce's Office of the Under Secretary for Technology is 
responsible for administrating the National Medal of Technology. 
Committee recommendations are forwarded to the Secretary of Commerce 
who then makes recommendations to the President for final decision.

The Awards Presentation

    Each year the National Medal of Technology awards are presented by 
the President in a joint White House ceremony with the National Medal 
of Science. (The National Medal of Science is administered by the 
National Science Foundation.) An award's dinner sponsored by the 
National Science and Technology Medals Foundation and other events are 
planned around the White House ceremony.
    For over a decade, the Medal has celebrated the extraordinary 
achievements of American trailblazers, fostering a national legacy and 
inspiring future innovators. Of the 126 Medals of Technology awarded 
since 1985, 115 have been awarded to individuals or teams. Eleven has 
been awarded to companies.

Cheryl L. Shavers,
Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology, Technology Administration.
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