Apply for the 2008 Mobile Data Awards

It’s that time of year again. Here are the categories for the mobile data awards:

– The MDA Personal Achievement Award
The MDA executive committee will select the personality that they feel has made the most outstanding contribution to the Mobile Data industry.

– Best Mobile Device (Hardware)
This award will be given to the most innovative product that has made the most significant difference to the Mobile Data industry.

– Best Messaging Application (General)
This award will be given to the most innovative messaging solution/product that has increased the uptake and usage of messaging market.

– Best Mobile Data Application (Consumer)
This award will be given to the most innovative messaging solution/product that has demonstrated the greatest impact and interest amongst consumers.

– Best Mobile Data Application (Corporate)
This award will be given to the most innovative mobile data application that has had a positive effect on the corporate world over the last 10 years.

Best Network
– The award will go to the Network that has shown the most innovation in encouraging the uptake of Mobile Data both in the consumer and corporate space. (Industry text vote)

– Best Mobile Internet Use
This award will go to the most innovative use of WAP and associated browser technologies, that has made a significant positive impact on the uptake of Mobile Internet.

The MDA Green Award
– This award will go to the most innovative use of mobile technology in reducing carbon emissions

– Chairman’s UK Mobile Innovation Award
This award recognises the company/application that best highlights/underlines the level of innovation currently thriving in the UK

You can find out more and apply at www.mdaawards.org. The finalists are due to be announced on the 15th of February next year, with the winners announced on 20th March 2007 at the MDA’s Gala Awards Dinner.