Nominations are now being accepted for the Idaho Innovation Awards. What companies or products do you believe deserve top honors in Idaho?

Nominations for the following categories are accepted (from any industry):

• Commercialized Innovation of the Year:  This category is designed to recognize innovations from companies that have been established for more than five years and that are on the market, contributing to the local economy.
• Early-Stage Innovation of the Year:  This category is designed to recognize innovations from companies that are less than five years old, may or may not be commercialized, still in or just emerging from the R&D stage, or coming from a nonprofit/academic entity such as a technology transfer office.
• Innovative Company of the Year:  This category is designed to recognize innovative companies; companies that have implemented an innovative business model, and provide an environment that supports innovation in all aspects of its operations.
• Innovator of the Year - This category is designed to recognize innovative business professionals; individuals who demonstrate innovative characteristics and thinking in their careers and accomplishments.

Applications are due by August 7th. More info can be found at Stoel Rives.