Edison Awards 2012 honoring innovation in the development and launch of new products and services

"We are honored to be one of the finalists in our category. InvivoSciences will continue to contribute to the improvement of human health by establishing a new paradigm for discovering drugs that focus on diseases with limited treatment options such as cardiac fibrosis, scleroderma, andÊlupus in a time-effective manner while remaining safe and cost effective."

Ayla Annac, CEO of InvivoSciences LLC
"Being selected as an Edison Award finalist in the Innovative Services: Business Communications category validates the multiple values of our solution. Through the reduction or elimination of paper at the 1.8 million events that take place annually in the U.S. alone, our solution provides unquestionable environmental savings, while reducing costs."

Terry Mullin, president and CEO of ViridiSTOR LLC
"WeÕre gratified that the Edison Awards recognizes our system as an important technological leap. What weÕve developed and are bringing to market is a more powerful and energy-efficient electric motor system that addresses global environmental challenges by making sustainable energy more economical."

Christian Okonsky, founder and CEO of KLD Energy Technologies
"This recognition is both a wonderful surprise and a validation of sorts. Our motivation at EcoMedia has always been to create tangible, meaningful social change in communities across America, to create jobs and to save taxpayer money. The entire EcoMedia team is inspired by this recognition; it has motivated us to work even harder, to expand our reach even further and to make more of a contribution nationwide."

Paul Polizzotto, president and founder of EcoMedia
"We are extremely honored to have this product be chosen as a finalist for an Edison Award. To make a positive difference in the practice of healthcare, Midmark brings a strong commitment to integrating value-added technology for efficient and effective patient care. Being recognized by the Edison Awards for an innovative new product such as SleepView validates the importance of finding new ways to solve the problems of our customers."

Tom Treon, senior product manager for Midmark
ÒWe are honored to be a finalist for the prestigious 2012 Edison Award and proud to be able to enhance public safety through Smart911."

Todd Piett, ENP, chief product officer at Rave Mobile Safety
"We are very excited to have our bulb recognized by the Edison Awards. SWITCH is dedicated to delivering world class products of value that will provide customers with the best possible quality of light."

Tracy Bilbrough, CEO of SWITCH Lighting
"I am extremely pleased to be a finalist for the 2012 Edison Awards in the category of Industrial Design. This honor solidifies Lift'n Buddy's place in the market. Being in the field of this year's finalists speaks well to the level of innovation we strive for."

Aaron Lamb, president of Ergologistics
"We are honored to receive this award which underscores the unique value of our technology platform and its game changing potential to make novel vaccines for important human diseases."

Werner Cautreels, PhD, president and CEO of Selecta Biosciences, Inc.
"We're very honored to have garnered this prestigious award from Edison's Best New Product Awards. We know the Edison Awards recognizes innovators and innovation among today's leading companies and we are happy to be part of this recognition."

Ross Johnson, VP of product development at Energy XTreme
ÒOur ABAX 3PLD devices represent a new class of programmable logic device that provide the same flexibility as a field-programmable gate arrays (FPGA), but with a level of price and performance that approaches those of application-specific chips. We are honored to receive an award recognizing the innovation we have brought to the semiconductor industry."

Steve Teig, CTO and founder of Tabula
"It's a tremendous honor to be recognized for our pioneering work in lithium-air and lithium-water batteries. PolyPlus has developed 8 Ah [amp-hour capacity] primary lithium-air cells that deliver more than 600 Wh/kg, and is making excellent progress with its rechargeable lithium-air batteries."

Dr. Steve Visco, chief executive officer and cofounder of PolyPlus Battery Company
"We are honored to receive this Edison Award as a recognition of 3M's commitment to bring innovative solutions to the food safety industry that are easy to use, more practical and more cost-effective. By developing the product alongside our customers, we created a result that can be far-reaching and long-lasting."

Francine Savage, vice president and general manager for 3M Food Safety
"Thomas Edison was a strong proponent of solar power, and in 1931 he said Ð 'I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power!' We certainly agree with Mr. Edison, and are honored that our POWERHOUSE(TM) Solar Shingles won Gold for Best New Product with an award that bears his name."

Dan Pezolt, Dow Solar Marketing Director
"We are both honored and humbled to be awarded a 2012 Gold Edison Award. We feel very strongly about this business and the impact we can deliver for our customers, and are thrilled to see such positive recognition from The Edison Awards staff, its highly-distinguished and experienced panel of judges, and the broader innovation community."

Jeffrey Wampler, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Agile Pursuits Franchising, Inc. (APFI)
"We are really honored to receive this award, and to be recognized alongside such notable innovators as Apple for Siri, IBM for Watson and Ford for the Focus."

Jeff Haynie, CEO of Appcelerator
"Every day, 9-1-1 call-takers across the country answer life-impacting calls and emergency responders enter very stressful situations to help citizens. Our goal through this public-private partnership is to provide these professionals with critical information that can increase their effectiveness, enabling them to save valuable time and lives. The Edison Awards are acclaimed for identifying innovation and we are gratified that the importance of Smart911 for protecting citizens is being highlighted."

Tom Axbey, CEO of Rave Mobile Safety
"Winning an Edison Award provides validation that our work is innovative and compelling. It shows that our technology has the potential to be a game changer. Being in the company of other Edison Award winners, such as P&G and Ford, adds some credibility and helps build our brand. We are honored to have the privilege of not only being considered for an Edison Award, but also to win one."

Nhiem Cao, president and CEO of cycleWood Solutions Inc.
"We are honored to be chosen as an Edison Awards finalist. We have channeled the entrepreneurial spirit of Thomas Edison in our quest to create a safe, online homebase for kids to connect with friends, create, discover & grow, and are committed to helping kids become responsible digital citizens by providing a unique and age-appropriate online experience that is not only entertaining, but educational as well."

Hilary DeCesare, Everloop co-founder and CEO
"We are honored to be named an Edison Awards Finalist. SimplyHome's mission is to support independent living through the use of customized technology, and we expect this recognition will only further our efforts to enhance the lives of those we serve."

Allen Ray, CEO of SimplyHome
"Both awards signify Johnson Controls' leadership in sustainability and innovation, which have been central to the company's mission for more than 125 years. We will continue to look forward and advance products and solutions that address the environment and help our customers achieve success."

Laura Farnham, vice president, building technology and services, Building Efficiency, Johnson Controls
"We are honored to receive this recognition from the prestigious Edison Awards. Our work with Motorola, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), and our many partners enable us to bring advancements in wireless power directly to consumers to simplify their lives."

Dave Baarman, director of advanced technologies for Fulton Innovation
"We're pleased that the Edison Awards have recognized the PROPEL implant as one of the most innovative new technologies on the forefront of science and medicine today."

Lisa Earnhardt, president and CEO, Intersect ENT, Inc.
"We're honored that LG CINEMA 3D has received this distinguished award from the industry's experts. This coveted industry recognition is a testament to LG's commitment to listening to consumers and driving innovation that meets their needs."

Wayne Park, President and CEO, LG Electronics USA
"iMeet was designed to be the easiest to use, most personal, most mobile virtual meeting solution on the market to let people meet in simpler, more human ways. We are thrilled that the Edison Awards recognized iMeetÕs innovation, among fierce competition, in this yearÕs best new innovative business communications product category.Ó

Boland T. Jones, PGi founder, chairman and CEO
"It's an honor to be recognized with such a prestigious award recognizing our innovative approach to treating heart failure patients. It has been very fulfilling to see the Parachute technology move from initial concept more than 10 years ago to availability today as a new treatment option to patients with heart failure."

Serjan D. Nikolic, Parachute inventor, co-founder, and chief technology officer, CardioKinetix
"We are thrilled that MelaFind, which is a first-of-its kind device, was recognized by the Edison Awards for its innovative excellence. The detection of melanoma at its most curable stages can result in decades of high-quality life saved, versus the treatment of this terrible disease at late stages, which offers several months of life extension, at best."

Dr. Joseph Gulfo, President and CEO, MELA Sciences

2012 Finalists

The Edison Awards are proud to announce the Finalists for the 2012 Best New Product awards. Join us at the Awards Gala and be there when the winners are announced.

ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY

Automotive/Transportation

Independence Package by Energy Xtreme
Electric Motor System by KLD Energy Technologies Inc.
Transportation by Total Transportation Services, Inc.

Building Materials

Indow Windows® by Indow Windows®
FORTECO by Lightweight Structures, LLC
DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingles by The Dow Chemical Company

Power Generation/Utilization

Carbon Engineering by Kiverdi
Lithium Air and Lithium Water Batteries by PolyPlus Battery Company
nPower® PEG (Personal Energy Generator) by Tremont Electric

Smart Systems

The Panoptix™ solution by Johnson Controls Inc.
Nest Learning Thermostat by Nest
SWITCH75 by SWITCH Lighting

SCIENCE/MEDICAL

Analytic Systems

Aerobic Testing Procedure for Lactic Acid Bacteria by 3M Food Safety
Corus® CAD blood-based gene expression test by CardioDX
Tissue-based compound screening by InvivoSciences™

Apps/Online Tools

Clinical Message by joint venture between QRS and the Centre for Innovation in Complex Care
Telcare Blood Glucose Monitoring System by Telcare
ZocDoc by ZocDoc

Assistive Devices

Ekso by Ekso Bionics
Renew SleepClock by GEAR4
Midmark SleepView Monitor and SleepView Portal by Midmark Corporation
AMP™ by Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Diagnostic Aids

EyeNETRA by EyeNETRA Inc.
MelaFind by MELA Sciences, Inc.
SCALEVIEW by Olympus America Inc.

Pharmaceuticals

Human Monoclonal Antibody Discovery Platform by Adimab LLC
PROPEL™ Mometasone Furoate Implant by Intersect ENT
Diabecline by pharmaCline
Synthetic Vaccine Particles (SVP)™ by Selecta Biosciences

Surgical Aids

ABSORB by Abbott
PARACHUTE by CardioKinetix, Inc.
Percutaneous Surgical Set (PSS) by Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company

TRANSPORTATION

Technology Systems

WaveJet Propulsion System by Boomerboard LLC
Blink Level 2 charger by ECOtality
Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft by SpaceX

Safety/Security

Keyless Information Security System by HeistProof, LLC
Back-up Collision Intervention by Nissan Motor Company
OnStar For My Vehicle (FMV) by OnStar

Electric Vehicles

Fisker Karma EVer by Fisker Automotive
2012 Ford Focus Electric by Ford Motor Company
Zero Emission Fuel Cell Electric Class 8 Heavy-Duty Truck theTyrano™ by Vision Motor Corp.

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY

Game Changer

Watson by IBM

Power Management

Combination USB Charger Receptacle by Cooper Wiring Devices
Craftsman NEXTEC QuickBoost™ Charger by Craftsman
eCoupled Intelligent Wireless Power by Fulton Innovation

Research Tools

Cogito Corporation by Cogito Corporation
Mind Genomics Ideamap.net by Moskowitz Jacobs, Inc.
Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings by Nielsen

Smart Systems

Craftsman AssureLink™ Garage Door Opener by Craftsman
Nexia™ Home Intelligence by Ingersoll Rand Residential Solutions

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Program

ConAgra Foods & Forgotten Harvest
Johnson Controls Inc.
Journey to Sustainability by Newark Public Schools

Implementation

Gas Letdown Generator (GLG) by Langson Energy, Inc.
Vodafone McLaren Mercedes by McLaren Group
Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations LLC

LIFESTYLE & SOCIAL IMPACT

Health & Wellness

Wellness Record by applepeak
GE Adventure Series by GE Healthcare
HealthCoach by inHealth, A Division of HealthGrades

Quality of Life

3M™ Kind Removal Silicone Tape by 3M Health Care
emPower! by PixelOptics
SimplyHome by SimplyHome, LLC
The HopeFULL Gift Pack by The HopeFULL Company

Social Impact

chotuKool by Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Co.
Business Process Outsourcing Services by Rural Shores Business Services Pvt.
Ace by Whirlpool Corporation

NEW RETAIL FRONTIERS

KinekPoint by Kinek
Tide Dry Cleaners® by The Procter & Gamble Company

CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS

Personal Care

GLO Brilliant Personal Teeth Whitening Device by GLO Science Inc.
Philips Sonicare AirFloss by Philips Sonicare
Crest 3D White Intensive Professional Effects Whitestrips by The Procter & Gamble Company

Food

Orville Redenbacher's Pop Up Bowl by ConAgra Foods
MiO Liquid Water Enhancer by Kraft Foods
Duncan Hines Frosting Creations by Pinnacle Foods Group

Household

bobble jug by Move Collective LLC
Tide Pods by The Procter & Gamble Company
Flings Pop-Up Trash & Recycling Bins by TrashCo. Inc.

LIVING, WORKING & LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

Collaborative Networks & Support

Kern Entrepreneurship Education Network by Kern Family Foundation
OpenStudy by OpenStudy
Regina Dominican: Preparing Women for Global Leadership by Regina Dominican

Curriculum/Educational Programs

21st Century Youth Project by 21st Century Youth Project
Discovery Education Science Techbook by Discovery Education
Innovation 101 digital educational module/curriculum by The Henry Ford

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Household

Dyson Hot fan heater by Dyson
TikTok + LunaTik by Scott Wilson & MINIMAL
WordLock by WordLock, Inc.

Tools

Lift'n Buddy by Ergologistics, LLC
Kobalt 29-Piece Double-Drive Screwdriver Set by Kobalt/Lowes
Slice Box Cutter by Slice

ELECTRONICS & COMPUTERS

Computing Solutions

Memjet Technologies by Memjet
AP 6511 802.11n WallPlate Access Point by Motorola Solutions
ABAX by Tabula, Inc.

Entertainment

SkyProdigy Computerized Telescope by Celestron
Logitech Harmony® Link by Logitech
Logitech® UE™ Air Speaker with Apple's AirPlay®

Photography/Imaging

Lytro by Lytro
MOD Live by Recon Instruments
Eyez Glasses by ZionEyez LLC

Smart Devices

Kindle Fire by Amazon
iPhone 4s with Siri by Apple
DROID RAZR by Motorola Mobility

INNOVATIVE SERVICES

Apps/Online Tools

Chicago Traffic Tracker by City of Chicago, Department of Transportation
Abriiz by Ideomed
Transclick Mobile Translation Apps by Transclick, Inc.

Business/Communications

Appcelerator Integrated Mobile Platform by Appcelerator
Carbonite Business by Carbonite, Inc.
ViridiSTOR Green Box Solution by ViridiSTOR LLC

Personal Safety/Security

First Assist by OnStar
Smart911 by Rave Mobile Safety
Webroot® SecureAnywhere™ by Webroot

Social Innovation

EcoAd by CBS EcoMedia Inc.
GiveForward by GiveForward
GoodSearch, LLC by GoodSearch, LLC
Ygrene Energy Finance by Ygrene Energy Fund

MATERIAL SCIENCE

Enhanced Functionality

Corning® Gorilla® Glass by Corning Incorporated
Liquipel by Liquipel
Smart InMold by T-Ink, Inc.

Safety & Sustainability

BoralPure™ Technology Smog Eating Tile by Boral Roofing Products, LLC
XyloBag by cycleWood Solutions Inc.
PURETI by PURETI Inc.

MEDIA/VISUAL COMMUNICATION

Business/Communications

Citrix® GoToMeeting® with HDFaces™ by Citrix
iMeet by PGi
Polycom® RealPresence® Mobile by Polycom, Inc.

Content Display

Cybertecture Mirror by James Law Cybertecture
LG CINEMA 3D by LG Electronics USA
VIZIO Theater 3D™ by VIZIO

Mass Media

Everloop.com by Everloop
BallPark Cam system by MLB Network

THOMAS A. EDISON MARKETING AWARD Powered by MENG

All-in-one Inbound Marketing Software by HubSpot
Single Source + Performance Analytics by Nielsen Catalina Solutions
The Domino Project by Seth Godin
YouTube Space Lab by YouTube

ÒWe are honored to be a finalist for the prestigious 2012 Edison Award and proud to be able to enhance public safety through Smart911."

"We are very excited to have our bulb recognized by the Edison Awards. SWITCH is dedicated to delivering world class products of value that will provide customers with the best possible quality of light."

"I am extremely pleased to be a finalist for the 2012 Edison Awards in the category of Industrial Design. This honor solidifies Lift'n Buddy's place in the market. Being in the field of this year's finalists speaks well to the level of innovation we strive for."

"We are honored to receive this award which underscores the unique value of our technology platform and its game changing potential to make novel vaccines for important human diseases."

"We're very honored to have garnered this prestigious award from Edison's Best New Product Awards. We know the Edison Awards recognizes innovators and innovation among today's leading companies and we are happy to be part of this recognition."

"It's a tremendous honor to be recognized for our pioneering work in lithium-air and lithium-water batteries. PolyPlus has developed 8 Ah [amp-hour capacity] primary lithium-air cells that deliver more than 600 Wh/kg, and is making excellent progress with its rechargeable lithium-air batteries."

"We are really honored to receive this award, and to be recognized alongside such notable innovators as Apple for Siri, IBM for Watson and Ford for the Focus."

"We are honored to be named an Edison Awards Finalist. SimplyHome's mission is to support independent living through the use of customized technology, and we expect this recognition will only further our efforts to enhance the lives of those we serve."

"Both awards signify Johnson Controls' leadership in sustainability and innovation, which have been central to the company's mission for more than 125 years. We will continue to look forward and advance products and solutions that address the environment and help our customers achieve success."

"We are honored to receive this recognition from the prestigious Edison Awards. Our work with Motorola, the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), and our many partners enable us to bring advancements in wireless power directly to consumers to simplify their lives."

"We're pleased that the Edison Awards have recognized the PROPEL implant as one of the most innovative new technologies on the forefront of science and medicine today."

"We're honored that LG CINEMA 3D has received this distinguished award from the industry's experts. This coveted industry recognition is a testament to LG's commitment to listening to consumers and driving innovation that meets their needs."

The Edison Awards are proud to announce the Finalists for the 2012 Best New Product awards. Join us at the Awards Gala and be there when the winners are announced.