IT awards seeking bio-IT involvement

Bio-IT innovators are being encouraged to enter this year's Asia-Pacific Australian Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Awards.

The awards aim to seek out innovative Australian companies and individuals (including students) who have developed or implemented leading-edge technologies that have the potential to improve the international competitiveness of their industry sectors.

There are 20 categories contested: communication applications, skills and training, regional community skills, education, natural resource management, E-commerce, smart communities, start-ups, creative digital industries, building and construction, E-learning, student (primary, secondary and tertiary), smart ICT, health/telemedicine, government, business improvement, E-tools and security, business, R&D and tourism.

Winners receive free flights, accommodation and a booth at which they will represent Australia's ICT industry sector against other 11 regional countries at the International Awards in 2003.

Nominations close on August 30. To nominate, or for more information, visit www.itawards.com or contact Anastasia Gilman on (07) 3511 6200 or agilman@itawards.com