Pittcon Today Excellence Awards

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:

• 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

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