FAQs

• Why should I nominate my company?

If you want your company/product to be recognized and be known as a trailblazer in the ever-competitive and evolving telematics industry you need to nominate your company as that is the very first step you can take to get closer towards the enviable list of winners and achievers.

• How do I nominate my company?

Nominating you company is easy. Simply follow the guidelines listed below and you will be able to nominate your company in just a few minutes!

 - Please familiarize yourself with the rules of entry by clicking here.

 - Once you know the rules of entry you should click here to select the category that best suits your offerings.

 - You can browse through the categories by clicking on them.

 - Once you've made your selection please answer the questions we are asking for that category.

 - Ensure that your entry is informative yet succinct. You need to stick to the word-count or else your entry will get automatically disqualified

 - You can nominate your company for multiple categories

• What do I do once I've submitted my nomination?

Once you've submitted your entry you will receive an email notification to let you know that your submission has gone through and has been received by us. After that you will need to wait till 4th May 2009 as that is when we announce the finalists or the shortlisted companies.

• I'm shortlisted - what do I need to next?

If you are shortlisted for an award you will have the opportunity to display a 30 second video clip about your nomination.

The only exception to this is for the leadership category for which a video clip is not appropriate - in this instance we require a high quality picture of the individual which we will display and we will read out some text about that person from the nomination.

If you are one of the lucky few that have been nominated for more than one award please provide a different video clip for each one if possible - if not you risk heckling from the audience as they watch a repeated clip!

• What will happen on the night exactly?

The Telematics Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner will take place on June 2, 2009 at Hotel Baronette in Novi, Michigan, at the end of day 1 of the conference & exhibition. After a short drinks reception everyone will take their seats for an exquisite meal and some light entertainment. Once the main course is served the judges will say a few words and then call out the first category.

The nominees’ video clips will then roll as the tension mounts and everyone awaits anxiously the final result. An envelope will be torn open, a name called and a short acceptance speech will ensue.

This is then repeated for the next category until all the trophies are handed out and the winners are all basking in their victory.

So in short - very similar in format to major awards ceremonies with which you will be familiar.

Any queries - please email Precksha Saksena on precksha@telematicsupdate.com or Krystyna Grant on krystyna@telematicsupdate.com

• What are Telematics Update Magazine Awards and what do they aim to do?

The Telematics Update Awards uniquely offer organizations across the global telematics industry the opportunity to showcase their latest telematics products, services and initiatives to the wider world. They also are designed to recognize and to reflect the hard work, talent and potential in bringing to fruition real products and real advances in telematics.

In addition, the awards are a unique opportunity for the industry to gather, celebrate and highlight the achievements of the past year.

Telematics Update Magazine therefore encourages contributions across the industry and across all markets of the world.

• How long have they been running?

Telematics Update Magazine are proud to bring the Telematics Awards back for its eight year at the 9th annual Telematics Update 2009 Conference and Exhibition, The Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI, USA

• What are the benefits of winning?

• Global recognition from the business and financial community of excellence in the telematics industry
• Extensive media profile for your company
• Networking opportunities with other key Wireless and Automotive companies
• Benchmarking against similar companies and products
• Boost in employee morale

• Who are Telematics Update?

Telematics Update is the world's leading provider of business-to-business telematics news and intelligence, specializing in conferences, large-scale events, and seminars. Telematics Update Conferences are the most prestigious in the industry. We produce the largest telematics event in North America and Europe and attract the most influential speakers providing a rich environment for establishing strategic relationships and networking.

Telematics Update produces the only telematics industry focused magazine - this is a free industry publication and it is renowned for delivering unbiased news and analysis.

Telematics Update is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Conferences Ltd

• Will shortlisted companies be announced – if so, when?

Shortlisted companies will be announced on May 4 2009.

• Who are the judges?

The panel consists of independent, expert judges. Get to know our judges here.

• When and where does the Awards ceremony take place?

The Telematics Awards Dinner will take place on the evening of June 2 2009 at the Savoy Ballroom in Hotel Baronnette at the end of day 1 of the conference & exhibition.

• How much are tickets and where can I buy them?

Single tickets are $199 and $1499 for a table of 10. Click here to purchase your tickets

• What is the dress code for the evening?

The dress code for the evening is formal.

• Where can I find the list of deadlines?

The list of deadlines have been attached below for you:

• Nominations will come to an end on March 31st 2009
• Finalists will be announced: May 4 2009
• All finalists to have sent their 30 second video clip by May 20 2009
• Awards Ceremony: 18:30 - 22:00, June 2 2009 , Hotel Baronette, Novi, MI

If you still have any unanswered questions please email Precksha Saksena-Sood on precksha@telematicsupdate.com or Krystyna Grant on krystyna@telematicsupdate.com