Nominations are open for the 2013 Excellence in Holography Awards, organized by the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA).

The annual competition recognizes new hologram products or techniques, as well as the best use of holograms in a commercial context. The winners will be presented at the annual industry dinner on November 8th, during The Holography Conference in Delhi (NCR), India.

IHMA chairman Mike Messmer said:

“Every year we mark the very best in holographic achievement and the many remarkable innovations that keep this exciting, relevant and versatile technology to the fore. We expect that creativity, design excellence and quality to lead the way among the entries, showing how holography continues to find new applications and push forward the boundaries technically and commercially.”

There are five categories open for entries, including: holographic technology innovation; the most innovative and effective use of holographic optical elements; best design, artwork or techniques used in a hologram origination; best applied security product; and best applied decorative product for holograms or holographic materials used by customers for decoration, illustration or promotion.

The annual Brian Monaghan Award for Business Innovation, given at the discretion of the Board, will also be presented to an individual in recognition of his or her outstanding industry achievement and contribution.

Entries will be judged by the IHMA Board, representatives of the worldwide industry elected by IHMA members.

Organizations and individuals can submit an Award application on their own behalf or they can nominate a third-party project. Projects submitted for an Award can be from any source, they do not have to be from IHMA members.

The closing date for applications and nominations is August 16th, 2013; submitted projects must relate to holograms made after August 1st, 2012.

Further information and downloadable application forms: atwww.ihma.org.