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There
are six award categories:
The WISP of the Year
Award is presented to License-Exempt Wireless Internet Service
Provider. This award is for distinguished service to the
deployment, viability, advancement and pursuit of industry
objectives and those objectives of PART-15.ORG. The
License-Exempt Wireless Internet Service Provider of the Year
Award is presented to a WISP who has demonstrated:
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Implements
a well designed wireless network in accordance with industry
standards.
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Continually
adheres to all applicable FCC rules and regulations
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Good
Neighbor Interference Policy
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Demonstrated
their ability to adapt to changing technology
Chairman's
Comments - I was very glad to see Allen be nominated and win
this award. He has been an asset to our community (WISPs) for a
long time. Allen's WISP continues to grow strong so he is very
busy, but he always finds time to help the rest of us with his
knowledge and experience. his commitment to proper engineering,
employee safety, good neighbor policy (interference issues among
license-exempt providers) and his many other talents are endless
and leads us all down the path appropriate industry standards as
set forth by this organization
The
Manufacturer of the Year Award is awarded for outstanding
contributions to design, practice, techniques, or theory, as
evidences by publications, patents or equipment design in
wireless control systems engineering, wireless sciences or
technology. The Wireless Manufacturer of the Year Award is
presented to a hardware or software manufacturers who has
demonstrated:
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Their
commitment to the WISP community through their product lines
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An
exceptional technical support program
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An
enrichment to the WISP community through innovation of new
technologies
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Accepts
the encouragement of the WISP community for product
enhancement
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Maintains
exceptional supply channels to ensure
Chairman's
Comments - Redlines commitment to our WISP community through
their OFDM product line is truly a stimulation to the well being
of our industry (WISPs) and displays in a bold fashion that
their company listens to our needs and provides us with the
tools to make our industry grow even faster. Their innovative
achievements to the License-Exempt Wireless Internet Service
Providers are very much recognized and this award is not just a
mere appreciation but more of a honored recognition and thanks.
The
Advocacy Leadership Award may be reflected to an individual or
company by attaining preeminent stature in the eyes of the
License-Exempt Wireless Internet Service Providers industry
whose inspirational, creative and professional contributions
have been extraordinarily successful, exemplary, and persuasive
in pursuing the theory, planning implementation, and direction
of outstanding achievements, contributions, or service in the
field of License-Exempt Wireless Internet Service Providers.
It
may be presented semi-annually to an individual, or team of
individuals, for outstanding contributions deemed to have
contributed significantly to the advancement of the
License-Exempt Wireless Internet Service Providers industry.
Wireless
Advocate of the Year Award is presented to an individual or
company who has demonstrated:
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A
willingness to show support of the WISP
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A
non-profit commitment through active community participation
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A
technical skill to "bridge" the gap between the
WISP community and the public
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A
skill (in print or vocal) to communicate a positive
atmosphere for the WISP
Chairman's
Comments - FOCUS and more specifically Steve Stroh "is
the voice of the industry" to the world market when any
discussions of Wireless Technologies pop up. His foresight and
visions are considered to be the most accurate on the planet. I
don't know - maybe there is such a thing as a "crystal
ball". But what I do know is that if I want accurate
information about any of the wireless industries emerging
trends, I ask Steve.
This
Award is for outstanding contributions to the field of
License-Exempt Wireless Internet Service Providers customer
support and sales. For leadership and innovation in meeting
important WISP needs, especially in developing mobile and fixed
License-Exempt Wireless Communications.
The
Wireless Reseller of the Year Award is presented to a Wireless
Reseller who has demonstrated:
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Their
commitment to the WISP
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Their
technical support assistance
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Has
the product in sufficient quantities for fast shipment
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Continually
seeks new product lines
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Provides
easy ordering
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Return
policy
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Warranty
assistance
Chairman's
Comments - Mike and his team at Electro-Comm are a leading
force in advancing the availability of the newest technologies
in the License-Exempt Wireless Internet Service Providers
Industry. He has the keen ability to get all of the newest and
hottest items in stock and available for shipment at very
competitive pricing. A very good asset to our community.
To
recognize outstanding technical advice and dedication to the
integration of wireless equipment to the License-Exempt Wireless
Internet Service Providers Industry whose outstanding
professional contributions exemplifies the true intent of the
WISP Industry and those objectives of this organization.
The
Wireless Consultant of the Year Award is presented an individual
consultant who has demonstrated:
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A
wide breath of knowledge on the major, leading edge wireless
technologies
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An
uncanny ability to provide cost effective solutions
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A
commitment to the WISP for technical assistance and support
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A
supportive understanding of industry standards
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A
in depth knowledge of FCC rules
Chairman's
Comments - Marlon - "The Magician". He has the
uncanny ability to look into his "magic bag" and come
up with a good solution for just about any problem a WISP would
encounter. His supportive nature, wide breath of wireless
knowledge, and overall commitment to not only his customers but
also all license-exempt enthusiasts far exceeds anyone I know.
The
PART-15.ORG President's Choice Award is the organizations
highest award. This award was established as its first award to
recognize distinguished service in and to the License-Exempt
Wireless Internet Service Providers Industry. Given only to
those who have attained preeminence in the field through
outstanding contributions.
It
is not necessarily awarded each election, the President's Choice
Award will be presented when an individual's achievement does
not necessarily fit in any one category, or the recipient has
made an outstanding or long-term contribution to the development
and understanding of the WISP industry.
The
President's Choice Award is presented to a recipient who has
demonstrated:
Chairman's
Comments - I would venture to say that most of us
sent our first wireless packet based on the knowledge and
information we gained from the ISP-Planets Wireless Discussion
List and the many articles written on their website. It is
without a doubt the most active and informative discussion list
available. Also, I would like to commend their corporate staff
in their continuing efforts for their very successful
conferences and training events in the WISP industry. Without
the discussion lists and conferences hosted by these folks, many
of us would not be where we are today. My personal thanks for
all your assistance that made so many of us successful
License-Exempt Wireless Internet Service Providers.
This
award has been rescinded by PART-15.ORG's Chairman. After
unsuccessfully trying to purchase the famous WISPCON event from
PART-15.ORG, the owners of ISPCON and Jupiter Media (owners of
the ISP-LISTs) filed and lost a borderline frivolous lawsuit
which created a great financial burden on this organization.
These actions by ISP-LISTs were not in the keeping or fostering
the good will of the License-Exempt Wireless Service Providers
Industry. |
