Applications for the European Seal of e-Excellence for 2011 are now open to recognize ICT and digital media companies worldwide which have an excellent track record in the marketing of innovation.

The European Seal of e-Excellence is widely known for promoting digital companies which have:

• Innovative products and services
• Excellent marketing practices to promote them

By focusing on the marketing aspects of digital products and services, the European Seal of e- Excellence helps winners promote themselves in the worldwide market.

How to Apply

The period to apply for the European Seal of e-Excellence officially opens on 1 September 2010, and nominations will be received until 31 December 2010. Interested companies may apply online at the Seal website: www.seal-of-excellence.org.

Awarded Annually Since 2003

The Seal has been awarded annually since 2003 by the European Multimedia Forum (EMF) and its Partner Associations at an Award Ceremony at CeBIT, the European trade show for the ICT industry.

At the occasion of the launch, Dr. Margaretha Mazura, Secretary General of the EMF, declared: “We are particularly proud to launch the Seal this year. After seven years of operation, we have entirely revamped the Award this year, providing even more visibility to our winners through a new website, new sponsors, and new services. The Seal is increasingly becoming a major focal
point for Europe’s most successful digital media companies. To those who have not yet applied and won a Seal of e-Excellence, I can only say: Join the club!”.

Benefits of Winning the Seal

The Seal of e-Excellence has been awarded annually since 2003 by a network of digital media associations from Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. A jury composed of representatives of the partner associations selects the winners on the basis of an open application process.

Winners of the Seal of e-Excellence are entitled to:

• Publicly display the "Seal of e-Excellence" logo in their own marketing programs
• Free membership in the European Multimedia Forum
• Receive preferential rates for all e-Accelerator services
• Other advantages in kind from various Seal Partners and Sponsors.

Partner Background

The European Multimedia Forum (www.emfs.eu) is the Club of e-Excellence, the European cross-stakeholders' network accelerating the digital economy.

The e-Accelerator (www.e-accelerator.eu) is the one-stop-shop service platform for ICT & digital media companies seeking to expand internationally.