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Edison Awards
Awarded forHonoring excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation.
CountryUnited States
First awarded1987
Websitehttp://www.edisonawards.com/

The Edison Awards honor excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation. Award winners represent "game changing" products, services and excellence and leadership in innovation around four criteria: Concept, Value, Delivery and Impact. The Awards are named after innovator Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) and symbolize the persistence and excellence in innovation personified by him. Additionally, Edison Green Awards and Edison Achievement Awards are bestowed each year. Originally established in 1987 by the American Marketing Association, The Edison Awards became an independent organization in 2008.

The Edison Award[edit]

Annually, beginning in September, nominations are sought from product and service innovators in fifteen categories. Nominations are vetted by members of the Edison Award Steering Committee, who present a slate of finalists to the Panel of Judges. The panel is comprised of senior business executives and academics from across the nation, whose votes acknowledge excellence in meeting the award criteria - concept, value, delivery and impact. Awards are presented at an annual event, usually in April. Past events have been held in New York, NY, Chicago, IL, and San Francisco, CA.[1] Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards are given in each category.

Categories[edit]

The 2015 Edison Award Categories are:

  • Consumer Goods
  • Electronics and Computers
  • Energy and Sustainability
  • Media and Visual Communications
  • Science/Medical/Dental
  • Lifestyle and Social Impact
  • Industrial Design
  • Living, Working and Learning Environments
  • Applied Technology
  • Transportation
  • New Retail Frontiers
  • Innovative Services
  • Thomas A. Edison Marketing Award


Edison Green Awards[edit]

Nominations for the Edison Green Awards™ are also sought each year on behalf of organizations whose commitment to developing sustainable solutions and green business models merit recognition. The vetting of nominations, voting and presentation process of the Edison Green Awards™ parallel those of the Edison Awards™ (see above).

Edison Achievement Award[edit]

The Edison Achievement Award™ recognizes one or more individuals who, through their careers, their leadership and their achievements, have distinguished themselves by making a significant and lasting contribution to the world of innovation[2] . Unlike the Edison Awards™ and the Edison Green Award™, nominations for the Edison Achievement Award™ are not solicited. Rather, the Edison Steering Committee announces winners annually in the fall. The winners are honored at the annual event the following April.

Past Honorees[edit]

Past recipients of the Edison Achievement Award include:[3] [4]


Edison Universe[edit]

A percentage of every Edison Awards nomination funds Edison Universe, a 501(c)(3) organization and the parent organization of the Edison Awards. Edison Universe is focused on fostering innovation of youth by promoting innovation concepts through curriculums and educational programs. Additionally, the organization connects representatives from past Edison Award winning companies and Edison Achievement Award honorees with students to provide mentoring and internship opportunities.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Sonali Basak, "Edison awards highlight innovation across American industry titans", Techli.com, April 26, 2013
  2. ^ Edison Achievement Award Winners
  3. ^ Damon Poeter, Edison Awards Honor Elon Musk, Lenovo's Yang Yuanqing, PCMAG.com, May 2, 2014
  4. ^ Miguel Helft, "In pursuit of Innovation, a milestone for Lenovo", Fortune.com, May 2, 2014

External links[edit]

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