SCTE Seeks Nominations for Industry Awards to be Announced during Cable-Tec Expo® 2021

EXTON, Pa., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition and celebration of the accomplishments of the members of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), SCTE today announced a call for nominations for eight industry awards and recognitions that will be presented in conjunction with SCTE Cable-Tec Expo®, which takes place October 11-14, 2021. 

"The SCTE awards shine a spotlight on the excellence happening throughout the cable telecommunications industry. Each year, we recognize SCTE members who are making the most significant contributions to the Society, the industry as a whole, or are advancing the careers of others by prioritizing innovative learning and development programs," said Robin Fenton, vice president of membership and learning operations, SCTE.

SCTE will recognize distinguished individuals through eight annual awards:

• Excellence in Learning & Development Award: Recognizes the achievements of learning and development professionals within the cable telecommunications community.
• Excellence in Standards Award: Honors a SCTE Standards program participant who has significantly contributed to both the technical standards program and the spirit of cooperation necessary for the success of voluntary standards.
• International Engineering Professional Award: Highlights outstanding technical achievements made by an engineering professional living outside of the United States.
• Technology Innovator's Award: Recognizes a company that has introduced a technological service or product that profoundly improves service offerings to customers.
• Member of the Year Award: Recognizes the member who has made the most significant contributions to the Society during the past year.
• Hall of Fame: Extraordinary Contributions to the Industry: Permanently recognizes active SCTE members who have made extraordinary contributions to the Society and industry.
• Senior Member: Honors members who demonstrated technical competence, participated in the Society and industry affairs, attained a degree of seniority and maintained a high level of professionalism.
• Wilt J. Hildenbrand Jr. Rising Leader Award: Recognizes an industry star who is 40 years old or younger and making significant contributions in the cable industry.

Additional details and online nomination forms for each award are linked above. The nomination deadline for all eight awards is Thursday, July 1, 2021.

About the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) 
SCTE is envisioning the future of connectivity, today. Through technological leadership and innovation, SCTE has served as the applied science leader for the cable telecommunications industry for more than five decades. As a not for profit, member organization, SCTE moves member companies forward through continuous training for the workforce of tomorrow and by putting leaders into the conversations that matter. SCTE is the force behind the annual SCTE Cable-Tec Expo®, the largest cable telecommunications and technology tradeshow in the Americas. SCTE is a subsidiary of CableLabs®. More at www.scte.org.

About SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 
The largest cable telecommunications and technology tradeshow in the Americas, SCTE Cable-Tec Expo is known across the industry and beyond as the preeminent venue for thought leadership, engineering innovation, and deal-making within the broadband telecommunications sector. No other industry event brings together content and service providers, technology partners, industry experts and innovators at every level to learn, network, and shape the future of connectivity. In 2021, Cable-Tec Expo runs from October 11 to 14 in Atlanta. More information at expo.scte.org.

SOURCE Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)