NSCA EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS AWARDS DEADLINE APPROACHING

Apply Now to Win Free Registration to NSCA's Business and Leadership Conference

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, December 15, 2008 — Applications are due December 31, 2008, for NSCA's prestigious Excellence in Business Awards and the opportunity to receive free entrance to NSCA's Business and Leadership Conference, sponsored by InfoComm International, February 26-28, in Phoenix, AZ.

These distinguished awards honor the achievements of contractors who have demonstrated outstanding success in the past year in one of the following categories:

o Growth Strategies

o Professional Development

o Strategic Advancement

o Project Development

o Marketing Strategies

o Education of Allied Professionals

o Recurring Revenue

o Fiscal Responsibility

o Philanthropic Contributions

The Excellence in Business Awards allow integrators to showcase their exceptional achievements throughout the past year. In the spirit of the Business and Leadership Conference, attendees can apply the successes these industry leaders have shown to their own business.

Contractors may nominate themselves or their peers. Manufacturers and consultants may also make nominations. Four companies will be selected and recognized at the opening ceremony of the Business and Leadership Conference. Winners will receive one free admission (a $1,049 value) to the conference as well as recognition throughout the year in NSCA and industry publications.

To download the nomination form, visit www.nsca.org/blcawards.

About NSCA

NSCA is the leading not-for-profit association representing the commercial electronic systems industry. With more than 2,500 member companies worldwide, the National Systems Contractors Association is a powerful advocate of all who work within the low-voltage industry, including systems contractors/integrators, product manufacturers, consultants, sales representatives, architects, specifying engineers and other allied professionals. NSCA is dedicated to serving contractor members and all channel stakeholders through education, advocacy, outreach and member services. NSCA University offers a variety of courses on topics such as project management, business, sales, design and technical knowledge. Courses are delivered through a variety of methods including conferences, regional trainings, online learning and webinars. NSCA works in conjunction with a variety of industry partners to provide relevant and meaningful education and certification programs. It also provides leading industry research and market intelligence, insurance solutions, the industry's most comprehensive manual of practice, Essentials of Systems Integrationâ„¢ and other business tools. For more information, visit www.nsca.org.

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