Still time to enter BCS UK IT industry awards

Organised by BCS (the chartered institute for IT), the awards now have three new categories: UK innovation and entrepreneurship; embedded software; and mobile technology. "The Awards are about celebrating those who have excelled in IT throughout the past 12 months, and always attract high quality entries from a diverse range of organisations." says David Clarke, MBE, chief executive of BCS. Clarke believes the annual Awards are a platform for the IT profession to showcase and celebrate best practice, innovation and excellence. In total, there are now 23 categories that cover project, organisation, technology and individual excellence – including awards for security innovation, infrastructure innovation, business project, environment project and CIO of the Year. Entry is via an online application process, with the winners announced at a gala evening event at the Battersea Park Events Arena, London on November 10 2011. All entries must be received by 5pm on 5 August 2011. Go to: www.ukitindustryawards.co.uk