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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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