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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 Jeremy
"Jer" receive the award for WISP of the Year. I've
personally known him for a little over four years as his WISP is
not very far from mine. Jer is the type of WISP many others try
to follow or mimic. He has a very successful web hosting,
dialup, hardwired business so when he added License Exempt
Wireless to his arsenal of broadband and internet solutions I
wasn't surprised. With the addition of Wireless not only has his
market grown, but he provides the much needed services to
another chuck of rural land that the big guys just keep
forgetting about. He is very talkative and helpful on the WISP
discussion lists to aid other WISPs in deploying wireless and is
involved with various other WISP assistance programs such as
providing the much needed training at WISPCONs. "Way to Go
Jer, keep up the good work".
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 - WOW, this is a first - a tie. I'm proud to
announce that both Alvarion and smartBridges have won the
Manufacturer of the Year award. I'll
start with Alvarion because I've know them longer.
Alvarion
always seems to be right on top of the WISP needs and responds
almost as fast as the WISP's can request new features and
technology. It's usually only a matter of a month or two
and Alvarion is not only right on top of the new technology but
is also shipping the new products. Alvarion's keen ability to be
ahead of the WISP industry and offer WISPs the newest, hottest
solutions with excellent technical support and strong customer
service has set them far ahead of the rest of the WISP industry.
Although being one of the Pioneers of the industry, Alvarion has
stayed on top of the demands and technologies throughout the
years without ever slowing the forward momentum. Truly an
excellent company and their aggressiveness in the WISP industry
is held in the highest esteem.
smartBridges
- Here come the new kids on the block and boy are they blasting
their way to becoming one of the largest 802.11b manufacturers
in the industry. In the less than a two year period I've known
about them they have managed to catch a very large market share
of the 802.11b market. I've dealt with them on a individual
basis since the beginning when they had the foresight to
research the WISP industry before finalizing their product lines
for production. It was impressive to see the enthusiasm they had
in wanting to hear what the WISPs needed in a wireless product
and then I watched them run back to the plant and implement
almost everything the WISPs told them they needed. smartBridges
is constantly releasing new product lines, is very active in
providing support to their customers, has an excellent customer
relations department and is attuned to the cost, reliability,
and availability of their products. Having watched them grow
over the past two years, this company is definitely one to keep
your eye on.
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 - Patrick Leary - Patrick's personal
commitment to the WISP is unsurpassed. It is not hard to see why
his official Alvarion title is Evangelist. Many times
over the years, and at his own expense and
"after-duty" hours Patrick has spoken on behalf of the
WISP at the FCC, constantly posts helpful answers to questions
on the many discussion lists he monitors, frequents his customer
base, and provides meaningful training sessions at the various
industry conferences he attendees throughout the year. In
just the same manner as the company he works for, Patrick is
also on top of the technologies that the WISPs want and need. He
is seldom without a sound, technical answer. I am very
enthusiastic and pleased to present Patrick with the Advocate of
the Year award. Patrick, I would like to also take this
opportunity to personally thank you for all the help you have
provided to the hundreds and now thousands of WISPs across the
globe.
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 - Demarc Technologies is another company the WISPs
need to follow closely. Tony and his comrades at Demarc are very
attuned to the needs of the WISP industry. They quietly listen
to the chatter and then actually design and engineer the product
WISPs were praying for. Their stocks levels are always
plentiful, excellent customer support, always seem to be able to
answer the phone on the first or second ring and also stock many
of those hard to find items. They offer very reasonable and
competitive pricing as well. I'm very proud to awards Demarc the
"Reseller of the Year" award".
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 - Bob Moldashel, Bob's keen knowledge
and experience in the Wireless Industry is remarkable. He
participates in online discussions, provides excellent tower,
safety and health and other related topics to help his fellow
WISP. He is known nation wide as one of the "best of the
best" when it comes to the WISP industry.
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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