The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Information Technology Council (ITC) is seeking nominations for the 2012 Palmetto Pillar Awards. The awards program, started in 2000, honors the area’s top leaders in technology innovation.

Nominees are honored in the following categories:
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	<li>One to Watch</li>
	<li>Leadership in Technology</li>
	<li>Public Service through IT</li>
	<li>Start-up Venture</li>
	<li>Technology in the Arts</li>
	<li>Licensed IT Product</li>
	<li>Custom Application Development</li>
	<li>Cloud Services</li>
	<li>IT Infrastructure Services</li>
	<li>Student Achievement</li>
</ul>
Nominations are free and open to the public. Top recipients will be honored at an awards banquet on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at the Zone at Williams Brice Stadium. To apply for a Palmetto Pillar Award or nominate a company or individual, please visit <a href="http://www.columbiachamber.com/PPA.htm">http://www.columbiachamber.com/PPA.htm</a>.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Deadline for nominations is June 1, 2012</strong></span>

<strong>About the Information Technology Council</strong>

The Columbia Information Technology Council is a membership-based advocacy IT organization in the Greater Columbia region. In that capacity, we reach out to, acknowledge and embrace all who are involved in the IT community. Our programs are designed to create awareness, to provide professional development and networking opportunities and to recognize the achievement of those in the IT community.

<strong>About the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce</strong>

The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of 1,500 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals in Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry and Richland counties. The Columbia Chamber serves as the voice of its members and the business community at large on matters of economic, educational, social, cultural and political concern, as well as supports and promotes the success of its members through networking, professional development, advocacy and leadership. The organization has represented the interests of the local business community since 1902.

To become a member or to learn more about the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, as well as its events, programs and initiatives, visit <a href="http://www.ColumbiaChamber.com">www.ColumbiaChamber.com</a>.

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