ATP provides Atlanta professionals with the opportunity to network, exchange information, and be recognized for excellence within the Atlanta telecommunications community.

Atlanta, June 23, 2011 - The Association of Telecom Professionals (ATP), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the continued professional development and network growth of the telecommunications community, today announced a call for nominations for the 2011 Atlanta Telecom Professional of the Year (ATPY). This annual awards gala recognizes executives who advance the Atlanta telecommunications community through exceptional accomplishments in leadership, innovation, growth, and community involvement, in addition to implementing and utilizing innovative technologies and collaborative business practices within their organizations. The winner will be announced at the annual gala ceremony to be held on November 8, 2011 at Cobb Galleria Centre.

Individuals who wish to nominate a member of the technology community for this prestigious award should visit the ATP website at http://www.atpconnect.org/atpy-call-nominees. Nominations can be for executives within telecom companies or to honor leaders of Atlanta enterprise organizations that have used telecom technology to improve their organization’s overall performance and bottom-line.

The deadline for nominations is July 25, 2011.

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The continued growth and success of telecom and communications in Atlanta relies on the ability to attract and retain top executives and thought leaders. It is in this spirit that we recognize these individuals for their contributions to the industry and community at-large at the Atlanta Telecom Professional of the Year Awards Gala Event.  Learn more about last year's award winners here: http://www.atpconnect.org/news/barry-mccarthy-first-data-named-2010-atlanta-telecom-professional-year

Event details:

Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Reception: 5:30 PM
Dinner and Awards Gala: 6:30 PM
Cobb Galleria Centre 

Questions can be directed to ATPY Nominations Chair, Karim Lalji at karimlalji@gmail.com.

For additional information about the event, contact Karen Finger, ATP Vice President and 2011 Event Chair, at Karen.Finger@atpconnect.org.

Interest in sponsoring this event, contact Dave Rollo, Director of Sponsorships for ATP:  dave.rollo@atpconnect.org