2012 Excalibur Awards Now Accepting Nominations and Applications

ATLANTA (April 10, 2012) –[b] [/b]The Technology Association of Georgia and the Business and Technology Alliance of TAG (B&TA), are now accepting applications and nominations for the 2012 Excalibur Awards. These annual awards recognize the Georgia companies and organizations demonstrating the best use of third-party technology to overcome challenges and improve processes in business and education.

The winning companies will be recognized in one of five categories: small companies, mid-sized companies, large companies, educational and creative. Applicants are judged on the complexity of the problem, creativity of the solution and the return on investment (ROI)/Business Results.
The deadline for applications is September 7, 2012. To apply visit: http://www.tagonline.org/excapplication.php . To nominate a company visit: http://www.tagonline.org/excnomination.php

“We focus a lot of effort on promoting companies who are creating new technologies, but it is also important to recognize the businesses and organizations that are innovating through the use of these technologies,” said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. “We encourage tech-enabled companies and organizations of all sizes to consider applying for the 2012 awards and we look forward to shining a spotlight on the innovative spirit inherent in Georgia’s businesses, schools and organizations.”

The Excalibur Awards ceremony will be held October 26, 2012 at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel located at 2450 Galleria Parkway in Atlanta. Follow the conversation on Twitter by following the hashtag #Excalibur2012. To learn more visit: http://www.tagonline.org/excalibur-awards.php .

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) 
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 15,000 members and hosting over 200 events each year. TAG serves as an umbrella organization for 30 industry societies, each of which provides rich content for TAG constituents. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, influence and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides members with access to networking and educational programs; recognizes and promotes Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at www.TAGthink.com . To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/ .

About The Business and Technology Alliance of TAG
The Business and Technology Alliance of TAG is focused on addressing the challenges of today's fast paced marketplace by bringing together business leaders and technology innovators to address key business issues. Their mission is to foster business innovation through the exploration of technological advancements and the ways in which these technologies can help corporations in all industries to solve complex problems and be more competitive. For more information, visit http://www.tagonline.org/tag-business-technology-alliance.php .