ENTRY PROCESS
1. Select the category you wish to make a submission for.
2. Follow the instructions to create an account and register.
3. You will receive a validation code via email from awardsteam@markallengroup.co. Once you've received this please click the Activate link in the email to confirm the set up.
4. Finally, complete the entry form for your submission.
You will then be able to complete your entry. All entries to the awards are free of charge.
You can return at any point using your login credentials to manage your account and modify your entry until the closing date.
• To enter the awards please complete an entry form on the website filling out all relevant fields.
• Read carefully the description of the category you wish to enter.
Please see below a full list of our categories this year. Click on each category to reveal the criteria for entering.
Entries will close 23.00 GMT Tuesday 14th March 2023.
Emerging technology, product or solutions (in development but not being used yet)
This category is for emerging technology or solutions that are in development or developed but not yet in general use. This could include new antennae technologies, mobile, hand held or other solutions.
Entries should be either from the end user, or if submitted by a vendor must confirm that the end user supports the entry.
This item is not available
Best use of critical communications in public safety
This category will evaluate use cases from public safety customers that demonstrate good utilisation of critical communications solutions in real world operational systems.
The case study must demonstrate end user benefits.
Entries should be either from the end user, or if submitted by a vendor must confirm that the end user supports the entry.
This item is not available
Best use of advanced technology (AI, UAVs, SA etc)
This category demonstrates novel and advanced technologies that can make a difference to critical communications.
Entries should be either from the end user, or if submitted by a vendor must confirm that the end user supports the entry.
This item is not available
Best use of critical communications in transport
This category will evaluate use cases from transport customers that demonstrate good utilisation of critical communications solutions in real world operational systems.
The case study must demonstrate end user benefits.
This item is not available
Best use of critical communications in utilities
This category will evaluate use cases from utility customers that demonstrate good utilisation of critical communications solutions in real world operational systems.
The case study must demonstrate end user benefits.
Entries should be either from the end user, or if submitted by a vendor must confirm that the end user supports the entry.
This item is not available
Best use of critical communications in mining, oil & gas
This category will evaluate use cases from mining, oil & gas customers that demonstrate good utilisation of critical communications solutions in real world operational systems.
The case study must demonstrate end user benefits.
Entries should be either from the end user, or if submitted by a vendor must confirm that the end user supports the entry.
This item is not available
Control room innovation
This category will evaluate innovative solutions for the control room that leverage critical communication systems.
Entries should be either from the end user, or if submitted by a vendor must confirm that the end user supports the entry.
This item is not available
Best TETRA product or solution of the year
This category will evaluate new or recently introduced TETRA products or solutions.
Entries can be a device, infrastructure solution, component (e.g. base station) or software solution.
Entries should be either from the end user, or if submitted by a vendor must confirm that the end user supports the entry.
This item is not available
Best MC-X product or solution of the year
This category will evaluate new or recently introduced MC-X standards based products or solutions.
Entries can be a device, infrastructure solution, component (e.g. base station) or software solution.
Entries should be either from the end user, or if submitted by a vendor must confirm that the end user supports the entry.
This item is not available
The Phil Kidner Award for outstanding contribution to critical communications
Phil Kidner had a distinguished career in critical communications, including leading TCCA as its CEO for ten years, catalysing and driving change throughout the Association and the wider critical communications world. Sadly, Phil passed away in 2022. We are pleased to honour his memory in the naming of this Award.
This category evaluates a person or group of people (forum) that can demonstrate an outstanding contribution to critical communications.
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TCCA young engineer of the year
This category will evaluate the contribution made by young engineers to critical communications.
Open to manufacturers, end users, operators and consultants. eligibility is up to 30 years of age.
This item is not available
Government authority collaboration
This category will evaluate government authority collaborations, where government authorities have worked with others and promoted the use of critical communications standards and solutions.
This item is not available
Champion for equality, diversity and inclusion
This category evaluates examples of equality, diversity and inclusion.
This item is not available