BloombergUTV, India’s leading business news channel, and Lenovo, the world’s fastest growing PC maker for 7 straight quarters, today, announced the commencement of the hugely successful CXO Awards – The Technology Chapter. Now in its second edition, the awards aim to applaud the efforts of renowned leaders as well as rising stars that have made a maximum impact through the application of technology. Lenovo has teamed up with BloombergUTV and invites nominations from leaders who have made an exceptional contribution to business and society through breakthrough application of technology.
This year, apart from honoring recognised industry champions, 'CXO Awards 2011 - The Technology Chapter', will also recognise leaders who have made a maximum impact in government, education and society through innovative application of technology. The winners in each category will be selected by an eminent jury panel using compelling analysis parameters by PricewaterhouseCoopers - the knowledge partner for this event. Eighteen such accomplished leaders will be conferred awards under six categories in a high profile ceremony to be held in Mumbai on 16th December 2011.
Deepak Lamba, Business Head - BloombergUTV said, “We are very enthusiastic about the CXO Awards and look at the platform as a foundation for encouraging the best talent from the technology sector in the country. In this endeavour, our partnership with a brand also committed to the cause was crucial and we are very proud to have found that partner in Lenovo who pioneer the sector in the country. We strongly believe that Lenovo’s support will go a long way in taking the awards to the next level.”
Speaking on the occasion, Rahul Agarwal- Executive Director, Commercial Business at Lenovo India said, “We all know that technology has an invaluable role in moving our economy forward, apart from having a dramatic social impact in areas like education and financial inclusion. We already have amongst us businesses and individuals who recognise this and who with their adept use of technology, have not only managed to achieve sustained growth but also change the lives of millions. Partnering BloombergUTV on the CXO Awards 2011 is our endeavor to recognise and honor these heroes.”
CXO Awards 2011 – Technology Chapter will reward winners across six main categories (Education Project Implementation, Government Project Implementation, Small & Medium Enterprises/Large Enterprises, Individual, Industry Awards and People's Choice Awards). The People’s Choice Award is a special award instituted by CXO Awards this year, which aims to honor IT companies that are highly regarded by the CIO community and IT employees. The jury panel consists of distinguished names such as S. Mahalingam (CFO & ED, TCS), Ashank Desai (Co-Founder & Advisor, Mastek), Harish Mehta (CMD, Onward Technologies Ltd.), Dr. Saurabh Srivastava (Chairman-India, CA Technologies) and Dr. Ganesh Natarajan (Vice Chairman & CEO, Zensar Technologies).
To download and submit your nominations for 'CXO Awards 2011 - The Technology Chapter', please log on to www.yourmoneysite.com/cxoawards-2011. The last date to send in nominations is 15th November 2011 and the preliminary jury round will be held on 24th November 2011. Winners will be felicitated in a prestigious awards ceremony in Mumbai on December 16, 2011.
The CXO Awards and related shows will be telecast exclusively on BloombergUTV through December and January.
