Nominations are Open to Honor a Teacher for the Innovative Use of Technology
at Awards Ceremony on November 9
MINNEAPOLIS, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota High Tech Association
(MHTA) and Minnesota High Technology Foundation (MHTF) today announced that
nominations are open for a new award category for the Tekne Awards, the
celebration of companies and individuals who have shown superior technology
innovation and leadership in Minnesota.
The Award for Innovation in Teaching will recognize excellence in
education through the innovative use of technology. Teachers in both
elementary and secondary education in all subject areas are eligible to
receive the award.
The goals of the award are to:
-- Recognize individuals who create exciting learning opportunities for
students through innovative use of technology.
-- Cultivate experiences in the classroom not possible without
technology.
-- Promote use and sharing of technology in classrooms to benefit
learning.
-- Expand opportunities for students to be successful in technology-
related careers.
The recipient will be recognized at the fifth annual Tekne Awards held on
November 9, 2004 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Nominations can be submitted online at http://www.tekneawards.org . The
nomination and application process close August 1. Candidates are encouraged
to apply now.
Tekne Award recipients represent technology innovators who have made
lasting contributions to enhancing the quality of life and competitiveness of
Minnesota. The awards are separated into categories that recognize leaders in
innovation, development, commercialization and management of technology in
Minnesota.
About MHTF
The Minnesota High Technology Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3
corporation founded in 1985 to promote and support excellence in science, math
and technology education. The Foundation educates Minnesotans about the
importance of a strong technology-based economy. MHTF projects include
Computers for Schools and Wonders of Technology.
About MHTA
The Minnesota High Tech Association accelerates the growth, success and
sustainability of Minnesota's technology-based economy through public policy
advocacy, member collaboration and education, and community outreach. MHTA is
the only membership organization that represents Minnesota's entire
technology-based economy. MHTA members include organizations of every size --
involved in all aspects of technology creation, production, application and
education in Minnesota.
SOURCE Minnesota High Tech Association
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http://www.mhta.org
http://www.tekneawards.org
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CONTACT:
Peter Lindstrom of Minnesota High Tech
Association, +1-952-230-4551, plindstrom@mhta.org
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