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Pittcon Today Excellence Awards

THE PITTSBURGH CONFERENCE ON ANALYTICAL

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

February 6, 2027

303 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Pittcon Today Excellence Awards

Overview: The premier business awards recognizing ingenuity and innovation at the world's leading conference and exposition for laboratory science.

Eligibility:

  • Open to all exhibitors participating in Pittcon with a minimum of one booth

  • Product must be on the market or ready to go to market

  • Product must have been launched after January 2024

  • Must be a true innovation, not just an incremental improvement

  • No cost to enter

  • No limit to number of products entered (separate submissions required for each)
  • Award Categories:

  • Three categories based on company size determined by sales volume:

  • - Small companies (< $10,000,000 in sales)
    - Medium companies ($10,000,000 - $100,000,000 in sales)
    - Large companies (> $100,000,000 in sales)
  • Each category receives Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards
  • Judging Criteria:

  • Ingenuity, creativity, implementation and outcomes

  • Principal criterion: projected impact on the industry and the world

  • Judged by independent blue chip panel of experts from academia and leading industry publications
  • Timeline:

  • Entry deadline: Tuesday, February 6, 2025 (for 2027 conference)

  • Finalists notified via email in late February

  • Winners announced on opening day of conference
  • Awards & Recognition:

  • Each finalist receives personalized plaque

  • Promotion through Pittcon Today and other Pittcon channels

  • Winners announced at opening day of conference
  • Geographic Scope: International

    Contact: sales@pittcon.org or 412.825.3220

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Method: Online form at pittcon.org/expo-2/excellence-awards-submission/

    Required Information:

    1. Company/Applicant Information:
    - Company name
    - Company phone
    - Website
    - Company address (street, city, state, ZIP, country)
    - Applicant name (first, last)
    - Job title
    - Applicant phone
    - Applicant email
    - Will applicant be attending the event? (Yes/No)
    - Total sales per year (category for entry): Select range < $10M, $10M-$100M, or > $100M
    - Has organization previously exhibited at Pittcon? (Yes/No)

    2. Finalist Announcement Option:
    - Standard Date (February 21) - public disclosure in advance
    - Embargo Date (February 28) - confidential until announcement

    3. Entry Details:
    - Title of entry (as it would appear on award)
    - Product introduction date (DD/MM/YYYY)
    - How many have been sold?
    - What market segments have seen the greatest uptake?
    - What has been the initial customer reaction?
    - Selling price of product (optional)

    4. Project Summary: (required)
    - Brief product synopsis (no more than 100 words)
    - Technical specifications (suggested retail price, height, weight, pertinent certifications)
    - Product launch date
    - Industry or sector details
    - Project team members including project lead

    5. Benefits Impact: (required)
    - Why does this innovation deserve an Excellence Award and how will it impact the world?
    - Why should this product be considered a true innovation and not just an incremental improvement?

    6. Supporting Materials: (optional but recommended)
    - Provide links to relevant images, videos, or documents
    - Supporting materials may increase chances of winning
    - Materials should emphasize product impact and provide specific examples of success

    7. Self-Reported Sales Numbers:
    - Required to determine category for entry
    - Exact number not required; reasonable budget range acceptable
    - Will not be publicized

    Notes:

  • Supporting materials are not required but may increase chances of winning

  • All product details kept confidential by judges until announcement date
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