When the Nomination phase closes on Friday 29 July, the shortlist will be announced and voting - open to PLASA Members, as well as PLASA Show Exhibitors and Pre-Registered Visitors - will begin on Monday 1 August.
This prestigious award is presented each year during the PLASA Show to someone who has made "a significant and sustained contributions to the advancement of entertainment, presentation or installation technology - whether in audio, lighting, rigging, staging, or any other related field".
The Award was introduced in memory of Tony Gottelier, the highly respected lighting designer, product developer and industry commentator who passed away in 2006.
Previous Winners:
2007 - Tony Andrews | Funktion-One
2008 - John Stadius | DiGiCo / Soundtracs
2009 - Alex Cooper | Midas & Klark Teknik
2010 - Fred Foster | Electronic Theatre Controls
This year will be the fifth time that the Gottelier Award has been presented - who do you think has a claim to be voted as this year's winner? What innovations are they responsible for? What impact have they made on today's industry?
To make your nomination, visit www.plasashow.com/awards/gottelier
Nominations will be accepted until 12.00 midday UK time on Friday 29 July.
The Winner will be announced at the PLASA Show awards presentation at Earls Court, London, at 6pm on Monday 12 September.
(Lee Baldock)
