C4ISR Journal has established an annual awards process to honor the extraordinary dedication, innovation and ingenuity that is pushing this community to new frontiers of information sharing and effectiveness. We believe recognizing these achievements is part of our role as the leading source for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and networking news. The 2010 nomination period has begun. We are now accepting award nominations until July 1st, 2010.

We begin our awards process by maintaining a running list of the year’s vital initiatives. We select our Big 25 Winners from that list and highlight their work in a special section of the C4ISR Journal published in October 2010. Editors examine work in five categories: Platforms; Sensors; Networks; Agencies and Organizations; and Innovations. Nominations are not mandatory for consideration but they are encouraged. Last Year nearly 50 percent of the Big 25 was formulated from nominees.

Once we distinguish the Big 25, a selection committee of C4ISR Journal editors and reporters, and independent experts meets to select an overall winner in each of the five award categories. When the selections are finalized, we gather the C4ISR community together to publicly honor the Big 25 and announce the Top 5. Members of the industry, military and intelligence agencies regularly to join us for this annual event. The evening will begin with a reception to be followed by dinner, a few words from our editorial staff, and then the big moment: the presentation of the Top 5 awards.

Below is the nomination form for the C4ISR Journal Big 25 Awards. If you have any questions please e-mail Brian Chidester at achidester@atpco.com.

Nomination

Nominee Name

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Your Contact Information

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Description:

Tell us why this C4ISR program, agency or technology deserves to win a C4ISR Journal "Big 25 Award".

C4ISR Problem Nomination Addresses and/or Solves

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Platforms

Structures that carry ISR sensors or communications technology. Examples: UAVs; airships; traditionally-piloted aircraft; ships; submarines; satellites; ground vehicles. Nominees must be making a significant difference in a battle zone; in deterring enemies; or in gathering intelligence.

Sensors

Devices that gather data that is turned into intelligence. Examples: Radars; electro-optical; signals intelligence; human teams. Nominees must be making a significant difference in a battle zone; in deterring enemies; or in gathering intelligence.

Network Systems

Computers, software, enterprises and/or services that are vital for sharing information or making sense of raw intelligence. Examples: Command and control systems; communications systems; or intelligence-sharing tools. Nominees must be making a significant difference in a battle zone or in sharing intelligence for deterrence or homeland defense.

Agencies and Organizations

Government, industry, military or academic groups. Examples: Laboratories; task forces; military commands; business units. Nominees must be making a difference in a battle zone; in deterring enemies; or in gathering intelligence.

Innovations

New technologies or approaches, or solutions adapted from existing technologies and approaches. Examples: New software; sensors; or strategies. These can be experimental, but they must have demonstrated significant promise in a relevant test environment.

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