2014 Communications Industry Awards Open for Entries

Sydney, 3 March 2014 – Nominations have opened for the Australian communications industry’s premier awards, the ACOMMS, with 12 categories celebrating performance excellence in customer service, marketing, innovation and product solutions across the breadth of the telecommunications sector.

The ACOMM Awards are jointly presented by Australian Telecommunications Alliance and Communications Day and recognise industry-leading achievements among communications sector players including individuals, service providers, content providers, carriers, technology partners, consultants and third party suppliers. Sponsors of the 2014 ACOMMS include Telstra, Optus, iiNet, Vodafone, VASP, DGIT and KPMG.

This fabulous night will recognise those who excel in our industry. The award categories have been updated this year to ensure that more industry segments will be rewarded. Not only will the spotlight be on those leading the way in customer service, community initiatives, satellite services, partnerships and innovation – the new categories include awards for innovative vendors, marketing initiatives and mobile solutions.

The ACOMMS will this year be awarded to companies that have excelled in

• Innovation (Large)
• Innovation (SME)
• Vendor Innovation (Large)
• Vendor Innovation (Emerging)
• Services to Industry – Professional Services
• Commitment to Customer Service (Corporate / Business)
• Commitment to Customer Service (Consumer)
• Satellite Provider of the Year Award
• Community Contribution
• Best Marketing Initiative
• Best Mobile Solution

The Communications Ambassador Award continues to recognise an outstanding individual who has promoted the industry’s interests during the preceding year.

Australian Telecommunications Alliance CEO John Stanton said: “The ACOMMS have a justified reputation as the ultimate in industry recognition for excellence.

“I encourage companies small and large to submit their work in relevant categories. Once again we expect the awards to produce strong competition and look forward to honouring the organisations that have showcased the highest standards and industry best practice over the past year.”

“Australia’s telecommunications industry continues to set high standards, notably the world’s best penetration for mobile broadband. The ACOMMS recognises excellence in an industry that should justifiably be proud of its achievements.” said CommsDay publisher Grahame Lynch.

Nominations for the awards close on 28 April 2014. Full details of the awards and criteria are available here

The ACOMMS will be announced and presented at the 8th Annual ACOMMS Dinner to be held on 30th July 2014 at the Sofitel Wentworth Hotel, Sydney and Minister for Communications, The Hon Malcolm Turnbull, has been invited to deliver the keynote address at the dinner and the hilarious and much adored Julia Zemiro will be returning as the MC for the night.

Registrations for the dinner can be made here

ABOUT COMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE

Australian Telecommunications Alliance is the primary communications industry body in Australia. Its membership is drawn from a wide cross-section of the communications industry, including carriers, carriage and internet service providers, content providers, platform providers, equipment vendors, IT companies, consultants and business groups.

Its vision is to be the most influential association in Australian communications, co-operatively initiating programs that promote sustainable industry development, innovation and growth, while generating positive outcomes for customers and society.

The prime mission of Australian Telecommunications Alliance is to create a co-operative stakeholder environment that allows the industry to take the lead on initiatives which grow the Australian communications industry, enhance the connectivity of all Australians and foster the highest standards of business behaviour.

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