There are six award categories:

• Wireless Internet Service Provider of the Year

• Wireless Manufacturer of the Year

• Wireless Reseller of the Year

• Wireless Consultant of the Year

• Wireless Advocate of the Year

• President's Choice Award

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:

• Implements a well designed wireless network in accordance with industry standards.

• Continually adheres to all applicable FCC rules and regulations

• Good Neighbor Interference Policy

• Demonstrated their ability to adapt to changing technology

Chairman's Comments - Joe Laura's steadfast devotion to his WISP (located in the heart of New Orleans)

Chairman's Comments - Joe Miller

 

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Manufacturer of the Year— Redline Communications (Louis Lambert)

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:

• Their commitment to the WISP community through their product lines

• An exceptional technical support program 

• An enrichment to the WISP community through innovation of new technologies

• Accepts the encouragement of the WISP community for product enhancement 

• Maintains exceptional supply channels to ensure

Chairman's Comments - The folks at Redline Communications once again displayed their true colors for our industry's support. They were among the first to step up to the plate and volunteer for Hurricane Katrina support. 

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:

• A willingness to show support of the WISP

• A non-profit commitment through active community participation

• A technical skill to "bridge" the gap between the WISP community and the public

• A skill (in print or vocal) to communicate a positive atmosphere for the WISP 

Chairman's Comments - Ken Moran led the FCC's involvement with the License Exempt Wireless Internet Service Providers response in providing emergency relief communications to those affected by Hurricane Katrina. His efforts were instrumental in providing the federal level support our industry needed.

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:

• Their commitment to the WISP 

• Their technical support assistance

• Has the product in sufficient quantities for fast shipment

• Continually seeks new product lines

• Provides easy ordering

• Return policy

• Warranty assistance 

Chairman's Comments - Nuvio, and more specifically Brandon has been  

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:

• Their commitment to the WISP 

• Their technical support assistance

• Has the product in sufficient quantities for fast shipment

• Continually seeks new product lines

• Provides easy ordering

• Return policy

• 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:

• A wide breath of knowledge on the major, leading edge wireless technologies

• An uncanny ability to provide cost effective solutions

• A commitment to the WISP for technical assistance and support

• A supportive understanding of industry standards

• A in depth knowledge of FCC rules

Chairman's Comments - Mark was our technical advisor  during the PART-15.ORG emergency relief operations during Hurricane Katrina. The P15 emergency Coordinating staff would have been at a great loss if it weren't for Mark's indepth knowledge and assistance.

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:

• Determined by the organization President

Chairman's Comments - Claudia was my eyes and ears on the ground for all of our relief efforts.

Chairman's Comments - Josh stepped up to the place and volunteered his WISP as a staging area for our efforts to provide communications assistance to dislocated residents fleeing Hurricane Katrina's wrath.

Chairman's Comments - Matt volunteered to be a Team Leader for the Mississippi region.

Chairman's Comments - Earl and his boom truck.

Chairman's Comments - Kris provided our PART-15.ORG staff with the much needed legal advice.

Chairman's Comments - Ray came into the staff position about half-way through our response efforts. He volunteered to be the Chief of Supply.

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Chairman's Comments - Acting as the Director of Transportation, Rochelle got the equipment where we needed it the most.

Chairman's Comments - Sabrina was instrumental

Chairman's Comments - What can i say about Steve? He is always there for us.

Chairman's Comments - Acting as the Chief of Personnel, 

Nominations - If you wish to make a nomination for any of the above awards, please click here to complete the online recommendation.

• Company/Person Name, Address, Phone number and email address

• The Award Title you are submitting them for.

• A narrative of no less than 100 words (but no more than 200 words) of why you feel they deserve the award. 

Additional Information About the Awards Program
For more information or complete details on the PART-15.ORG Awards Program, please contact seminar @ part-15.org