9) Mobile Industry Personality of the Year
Marking the 15th anniversary of the Global Mobile Awards, the GSMA is introducing a brand new annual award category – Mobile Industry Personality of the Year – reflecting the contributions of individuals – established names, new thinkers and rising stars - across the global industry and leaders of other industries that have contributed to the growth and convergence of mobile during 2009. The category will be voted on by the world’s media & analysts.
In a two part judging process, the GSMA will be reaching out to accredited technology, business, vertical and broadcast journalists and analysts that follow and write about the mobile sector internationally to request nominations based on the criteria below. This will be followed by the subsequent selection of a shortlist and a second round of voting to decide the winner. Please note, entries are not required for this category.
Criteria:
Media journalists and analysts will be asked to vote for the mobile industry personality of the year, based on the following criteria:
- All-round business performance; including consistency or excellence in operational, financial, customer service, sales, corporate responsibility or marketing performance
- An individual who has brought thought and action leadership to bear, with a charismatic presence, business vitality and dynamic flair
- The ability to evolve and adapt to market, economic and industry challenges
- For clarity of vision and best practice in the business and the industry broadly
- Delivered a major contribution to the advancement of convergence with other industries
- Has a track record of consistent overall market/regional/sector leadership
- An individual that made a difference to/for the industry in 2009
The GSMA will announce the shortlist of candidates in late 2009, with the presentation to the overall winner at the Mobile World Congress in 2010.
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