| Edison Awards | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded for | Honoring excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation |
| Country | United States |
| First awarded | 1987 |
| Website | http://www.edisonawards.com/ |
Edison Awards is an American company that runs an annual competition honoring excellence in innovation in a broad range of categories.
The Edison Awards were established by the American Marketing Association in 1987 and has been an independent enterprise since 2008. [1]
The Edison Awards are named after the inventor Thomas Edison. They honor innovations in product and service development, marketing and human-centered design. [2] Categories range from green technology to medical breakthroughs. [3] Entrants must meet strict innovation criteria and competencies as defined in the book Innovate Like Edison: The Success System of America's Greatest Inventor (Gelb & Caldicott 2007). [1] The Edison Awards Steering Committee reviews nominations; the finalists are then voted on by a large panel drawn from business professionals, scientists and academia. [4] Entries are judged based on societal impact, creativity and marketplace success. [3] In 2013, there were 14 categories and 38 sub-categories, with 131 award recipients. [5]
Past recipients of the Edison Achievement Award include:
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