E-Legacy Awards - Nominate

This year the e-Legacy Awards have seven categories offering more opportunities for companies to demonstrate how they are building solid foundations for a responsible future through electronics.

To enter a product or company that you feel has created an e-Legacy simply scroll to the bottom of the page and select the relevant award category you wish to enter and follow the guidelines. We require a brief description of what the nominated product, project or company is or does relating to the e-Legacy Award category. Entries can be nominated for several awards categories. Nominations close on 25th July 2009.

As before, entry is quick and simple. We require a brief description of what the nominated product, project or company is or does relating to the e-Legacy Award category. Entries can be nominated for several awards categories. Nominations close on 25th July 2009.

Medical Advances Award - Sponsored by International Rectifier

For the electronic design that enhances patient care

Entries will demonstrate the relief or treatment of a medical condition; identify conditions for the first time, or in a new, more efficient way than previously possible. The award may also be given to the product or system deemed to deliver treatment in a way that liberates patients, for example reducing hospital stays or visits for monitoring. This category is also open to electronic projects that increase mobility and/or independence of users.

Environmental Design Award - Sponsored by National Instruments

For the electronic design that is environmentally-sensitive

The award recognises energy-saving or fuel/power-efficient electronic design. Designs that result in energy reduction or reduced emissions will also be eligible. Entries will contribute towards reducing the carbon footprint in portable and mains devices as well as vehicles, from cars, to trains to aeroplanes.

Investment in the Environment Award - Sponsored by Intersil

For raising awareness of environment responsibility in electronics

Projects or buildings that are environmentally-responsible are eligible for this award. Large or small-scale projects that demonstrate a commitment to an environmental programme, promoting a responsible approach to developing the electronics industry are invited. Such programmes can be well-established, demonstrating foresight while building a business, or new initiatives in response to recent legislation or directives or local conditions. Local, national or international schemes that promote environmental responsibility to customers, employees and/or the surrounding community are encouraged.

Investment in Education Award - Sponsored by Farnell

To recognise investment in the next-generation of electronic engineers

Entries will demonstrate the investment by electronics companies. This can be in the form of equipment donations to all levels of students; schools, universities and colleges, whether for curricular support or for extra-curricular projects. It will also recognise equipment or support given to specialists clubs or interest groups. Schemes or initiatives, whether large or small; local, national or international that encourage an interest in electronic engineering will be eligible.

Contribution to Security Award - Sponsored by Amplicon

For the electronic design that protects individuals or increases security levels

Protection of individuals or communities that rely on electronics design are candidates for this new award for 2008. Tracking devices, for goods, information or people will be considered. Devices or systems that protect data, through encryption and protection of data retrieval will be considered. Systems and networks that protect areas with automated entry, lighting and surveillance systems are all eligible. Any electronic design that protects property, individuals or personal data, from property surveillance to financial or medical records are invited.

Investment in Training Award

For the company that provides the most innovative training scheme or programme

Schemes that bring a focused training programme for school-leavers as well as more experienced employees, tailored for the electronics industry, will be eligible for this award. We are looking for ‘apprentice’ or work-experience schemes that introduce young school leavers or graduates to electronics design. The category includes company programmes that show a clear structure to train and enrich staff in electronics skills. Companies that train staff in other skills that have been missed at school, as well as specialist skills, such as management courses, keyboard skills etc can share their initiatives. Engaging and relevant ways to progress individuals through a company through training are sought in this category.

Contribution to Sustainability Award - Sponsored by Ansmann

To encourage the sustainability of the Earth’s resources

This award recognizes a company programme that encourages the sustainability of electronics and electronics manufacture and raw materials. Entries can be in the form of waste recycling programmes or energy-saving schemes encouraged by a company, from car pooling incentives to recycling schemes. Products that reduce levels of, or condense waste to reduce landfill are invited. Such initiatives can be on a company-wide scale or involve schools and/or the local communities. Companies that establish ‘green’ working practices to recycle or replace electronics parts or materials are also eligible. The effective reuse of electronics systems or components or schemes to responsibly dispose of waste materials are also suitable entries.