09 Innovations 09 Innovators


09 Edison AwardsDavid KelleyDr Susan Hellmann

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Honoring Innovation
and Innovators:

The EDISON AWARDS symbolize the persistence and excellence
personified by Thomas Alva Edison, inspiring America's drive to remain in
the forefront of innovation, creativity, and ingenuity in the global economy.

The EDISON AWARDS offer recognition in two distinct areas.

HONORING INNOVATION:
The EDISON BEST NEW PRODUCT
AWARDS are among the most prestigious
accolades honoring excellence in new product
development, marketing, and innovation. The
EDISON BEST NEW PRODUCT AWARDS
honor new products and services that excel in
Marketplace Innovation, Marketplace Success,
Technological Innovation, Market Structure
Innovation and Societal Impact. These awards
honor Edison 's wide ranging achievements in
design, technology as well as consumer pro-
ducts.
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New Product Winner Trademark
is available for licensing.

HONORING INNOVATORS:
The EDISON ACHIEVEMENT AWARD honors business leaders
who have displayed the persistence, collaboration, and creativity necessary
to propel innovation success in their organizations. These awards are
sponsored by the Thomas Edison Papers at Rutgers University, a globally
recognized research network dedicated to the study of innovation and its
application in the 21st century.


Photos provided with permission from The Thomas Edison Papers at Rutgers University. Thomas Edison’s signature used with permission from McGraw-Edison. ©2008 EDISON AWARDS
“Genius is one percent inspiration,
ninety-nine percent perspiration.”

Thomas Alva Edison