(Department of Commerce: Washington, D.C.) -- Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez is seeking nominations for the 2007 National Medal of Technology, the nation’s highest honor awarded by the President to America’s leading inventors and technological innovators.
“The face of competition today is global, and innovation lies at the heart of this competition,” says Gutierrez. “The National Medal of Technology recognizes American innovators who have made lasting contributions to advancing our global competitiveness, economic prosperity and quality of life. These pioneers in the amazing world of science and technology are American heroes.”

The deadline for submitting 2007 nominations is close of business (5:00 p.m. Eastern) May 31, 2007. Nomination forms and guidelines may be downloaded from the National Medal of Technology Web site at www.technology.gov/Medal/Nomination.htm and should be submitted by e-mail to NMT@technology.gov, by fax or regular mail to the number and address listed on the nomination form.

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