PalmSource Euro Awards And Story Contest

As part of the preparations for the upcoming PalmSource Euro DevCon 2004, PalmSource is putting out the call for nominees for the 2004 Euro Powered Up Awards. PalmSource is also running a new user contest focusing on how Palm Powered Handhelds have improved your life.

Euro Powered Up Awards
The Powered Up Awards are given to 4 outstanding applications developed for Palm OS, in the categories of Enterprise/Productivity, Games/Entertainment, Multimedia, and Wireless/Over-the-air with preference given to applications which are localized to the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East and Africa).

Euro Powered Up Awards will be given based on the following:

• Innovation - Does the solution push the boundaries of the current technology or provide a bridge to the next generation of technology?
• Exciting and New Solution - Is this solution different than anything else that came before it?
• Popularity - Does this solution lead the industry in sales or downloads?
• Benefits - Does this solution enhance the quality of someone's business or personal life?
• Ease of Use - Is this solution simple, elegant, and useful?
• Support - Has this application recently been updated/upgraded, does it support OS 5, is product support above industry standard?

All nominations should be submitted via the PalmSource web site. All nominations must be received by Friday, August 31, 2004 at 5:00 PM (17:00) Pacific Standard Time.

Contest: How has the Palm OS Improved your life?
PalmSource is running a new contest. They are seeking user stories about how your Palm Powered device has made your company more successful, your business life more productive, or your personal life more enjoyable. We're looking for true stories about problems you've solved and things you can do thanks to your handheld or smartphone.

The person with the most compelling, original and clear description of how Palm OS has improved their life will win the Palm Powered handheld or smartphone of their choice. The entry form can found here.