SuperNova Award Deadline Exended to August 7 - Constellation Research

San Francisco, CA, July 21, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Constellation Research, the research and advisory firm focused on how disruptive technologies transform business models today announced a deadline extension for the third annual SuperNova Awards for innovators in disruptive technology. The new deadline for submissions for the disruptive technology awards is August 7, 2013.

The SuperNova Awards are the first and only independent technology awards to recognize leaders in innovation and disruptive technology. This annual search for innovators celebrates the leaders and teams who have overcome the odds to successfully apply emerging and disruptive technologies for their organizations.

This year Constellation continues the SuperNova Award tradition, searching for the boldest, most transformative technology projects in the market. All rebels, pioneers, and thought leaders who have completed a project that produced a disruption within their company or industry are encouraged to apply.

About the SuperNova Awards
Constellation started the SuperNova Awards in 2011 to recognize pioneers who have overcome the odds to successfully apply emerging and disruptive technologies for their organizations. This search for innovators includes an all star judging panel, substantial prizes, invite-only admission and speaking opportunities at Constellation’s premier innovation summit – Connected Enterprise. All entries are evaluated by our all star cast of judges which is comprised of the top enterprise technology journalists and thought leaders. Compelling applications stand to gain additional exposure as the judges may write case studies and articles about such applications.

Who can enter?
The awards are open to end users only. End users (CTOs, CIOs, etc.) at vendor companies may enter the awards. Vendors may submit on their customer’s behalf but must enter their customer’s details and have their approval. We will disqualify any vendor applications.

Timeline

May 1, 2013 application process begins. Submit applications on the Constellation website.
August 7, 2013 last day for submissions.
August 22, 2013 finalists announced and invited to Connected Enterprise.
September 9, 2013 voting opens to the public. Judging phase II begins
October 9, 2013 polls close.
October 30, 2013 Winners announced at SuperNova Awards Gala Dinner at Connected Enterprise

Last year's winners:

Lynn Hemans, Director, Industry and Competitive Insights, Taco Bell
Jason Williams, Community Manger, Ipswitch, Inc.
Chris Salles, Director of Store Labor, Guitar Center
Miguel Angel Lozano Martinez, Corporate Innovation, CEMEX
Leerom Segal, President & CEO, Klick Health
Meagen Eisenberg, Vice President, Demand Generation, DocuSign
Cari Cook, Executive Director, Delta Delta Delta
Steve Haindl, Senior VP and CIO, ARI

Judging Process
The judging process is comprised of two phases.
Phase I: Judging panel reviews applications to determine SuperNova Award finalists
Phase II: Voting opens to the public. A combination of the public and judges votes will determine the winners of the SuperNova Awards. Judges votes are weighted at 75% of the total.
Winners are announced at the SuperNova Awards Gala Dinner during Connected Enterprise.

Judges
A notable list of technology thought leaders, analysts, and journalists will judge the SuperNova Awards. See the full list of judges here: http://www.constellationr.com/content/supernova-award-judges

Categories
Award categories center around Constellation's business research themes. Award categories:
• Consumerization of IT & The New C-Suite
• Data to Decisions
• Digital Marketing Transformation
• Future of Work
• Matrix Commerce
• Next Generation Customer Experience
• Technology Optimization & Innovation

Awards Ceremony
The SuperNova Award Winners will be announced live, on stage, at the SuperNova Awards Gala Dinner on October 30, 2013 on the first night of Constellation's Connected Enterprise.

Rewards
Finalists in each category will be awarded one complimentary ticket to Constellation's Connected Enterprise.

Winners in each category will win a one-year subscription to Constellation’s Research Library.

More information about the awards including FAQs here: http://www.constellationr.com/content/supernova-award-guidelines

About Constellation Research
Constellation Research is a research and advisory firm focused on disruptive and emerging technologies. This renowned group of experienced analysts, led by R "Ray" Wang, focuses on business-themed research including Digital Marketing Transformation; Future of Work; Next Generation Customer Experience; Data to Decisions; Matrix Commerce; Technology Optimization and Innovation; and Consumerization of IT and the New C-Suite.

Constellation's collection of prestigious analysts bring real world experience, independence, and objectivity to client solutions that span cross-role, cross-functional, and cross-industry points of view. Clients join Constellation Research for a fresh and business focused perspective.

Unlike the legacy analyst firms, Constellation Research is disrupting how research is accessed, what topics are covered, and how clients can partner with a research firm to achieve success. Over 100 clients have joined from an ecosystem of buyers, partners, solution providers, c-suite, board of directors and vendor clients.

For more information about Constellation Research, visit ConstellationR.com

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