Atlanta Telecom Professionals Opens Atlanta Telecom Professional of the Year Call for Nominations; Atlanta Telecom Professional of the Year Recognizes Local Leaders Making a Difference to Further Telecom in our Community.ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Telecom Professionals, a non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. dedicated to the continued professional development and extending the network of Atlanta's telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. community, today announced the Call for Nominations for the 2006 Atlanta Telecom Professional of the Year (ATPY). The ATPY will be announced at the annual gala ceremony Tuesday, November 7, 2006. "Cbeyond was honored to receive the 2005 ATPY award recognizing our achievements in innovation," said Jim Geiger, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Cbeyond. "Our affiliation with ATP ATP: see adenosine triphosphate. ATP in full adenosine triphosphate Organic compound, substrate in many enzyme-catalyzed reactions (see catalysis) in the cells of animals, plants, and microorganisms. has given us numerous opportunities to collaborate with our peers on the trends in technology and government regulations impacting our industry. Through programs such as ATPY, we can continue to position Atlanta as a major player in the telecommunications industry, and benefit from the mindshare of its members." To nominate nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. a member of the telecom community for this prestigious award simply visit our website at www.telecompros.org and click on ATPY. The deadline for nominations is August 18, 2006. "Recognizing the outstanding members of the Atlanta telecom industry through the Atlanta Telecom Professional of the Year Award Gala has quickly become one of the must attend events of the year," states Melanie Bass Brandt, ATP president. "The continued growth and success of telecom in Atlanta depends on the ability to attract and retain top executives. This award and event ceremony not only celebrates these individuals, but also the positive effect the Atlanta telecom industry has in the community and on the economy as a whole." The 2005 Atlanta Telecom Professional of the Year Award Gala attracted more than 380 attendees and featured Jeff Pulver Jeff Pulver is the Chairman and founder of pulver.com, and a founder of the VoIP industry. Pulver is the chief writer of what's referred to as "the Pulver Order", which was adopted in 2004 by the Federal Communications Commission as the first FCC ruling regarding internet , chairman and founder of pulvermedia, as the keynote speaker. About ATP The Atlanta Telecom Professionals (ATP) is a non-profit organization created for the purpose of providing an environment for networking, the exchange of information, and the recognition of excellence within the Atlanta telecom community. ATP exists to meet the professional development and networking needs of its members - telecom, cable, and Internet professionals in Atlanta and the Southeastern region of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . To join ATP or for more information on the many benefits associated with ATP membership and a full calendar of ATP events, please visit the web site at www.telecompros.org |
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