Best Use of Advanced Technology

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This category demonstrates novel and advanced technologies that can make a difference to critical communications.

TCCA promotes the use of standards-based solutions and so products should be standards-based, e.g. for narrowband, this includes TETRA, P25, DMR and for broadband, this includes 3GPP MC-X based solutions. Non-standard PoC solutions are not encouraged.

Submissions that have been entered in previous awards will not be considered unless there are substantial changes/progression/new capabilities added.

Best Emerging Technology, Product or Solution

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, handheld or other solutions.

TCCA promotes the use of standards-based solutions and so products should be standards-based, e.g. for narrowband, this includes TETRA, P25, DMR and for broadband, this includes 3GPP MC-X based solutions. Non-standard PoC solutions are not encouraged.

Submissions that have been entered in previous awards will not be considered unless there are substantial changes/progression/new capabilities added.

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. The case study must demonstrate end-user benefits.

TCCA promotes the use of standards-based solutions and so products should be standards-based, e.g. for narrowband, this includes TETRA, P25, DMR and for broadband, this includes 3GPP MC-X based solutions. Non-standard PoC solutions are not encouraged.

Submissions that have been entered in previous awards will not be considered unless there are substantial changes/progression/new capabilities added.

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. The case study must demonstrate end-user benefits.

TCCA promotes the use of standards-based solutions and so products should be standards-based, e.g. for narrowband, this includes TETRA, P25, DMR and for broadband, this includes 3GPP MC-X based solutions. Non-standard PoC solutions are not encouraged.

Submissions that have been entered in previous awards will not be considered unless there are substantial changes/progression/new capabilities added.

Best Use of Critical Communications in Transport

This category will evaluate use cases from transport customers that demonstrate good utilisation of critical communications solutions. The case study must demonstrate end-user benefits.

TCCA promotes the use of standards-based solutions and so products should be standards-based, e.g. for narrowband, this includes TETRA, P25, DMR and for broadband, this includes 3GPP MC-X based solutions. Non-standard PoC solutions are not encouraged.

Submissions that have been entered in previous awards will not be considered unless there are substantial changes/progression/new capabilities added.

Best Use of Critical Communications in Utilities

This category will evaluate use cases from utility customers that demonstrate good utilisation of critical communications solutions. The case study must demonstrate end-user benefits.

TCCA promotes the use of standards-based solutions and so products should be standards-based, e.g. for narrowband, this includes TETRA, P25, DMR and for broadband, this includes 3GPP MC-X based solutions. Non-standard PoC solutions are not encouraged.

Submissions that have been entered in previous awards will not be considered unless there are substantial changes/progression/new capabilities added.

Best Control Room Innovation

This category will evaluate innovative solutions for the control room.

TCCA promotes the use of standards-based solutions and so products should be standards-based, e.g. for narrowband, this includes TETRA, P25, DMR and for broadband, this includes 3GPP MC-X based solutions. Non-standard PoC solutions are not encouraged.

Submissions that have been entered in previous awards will not be considered unless there are substantial changes/progression/new capabilities added.

Best TETRA Device of the Year

This category will evaluate TETRA devices available this year.

Submissions that have been entered in previous awards will not be considered unless there are substantial changes/progression/new capabilities added.

Best MCX Device of the Year

This category will assess the best devices that implement the 3GPP MCX standards, so will include in this category both handheld and vehicle devices,  BB only or hybrid, and also include data specific devices.

TCCA promotes the use of standards-based solutions and so products should be standards-based, e.g. for narrowband, this includes TETRA, P25, DMR and for broadband, this includes 3GPP MCX based solutions. Non-standard PoC solutions are not encouraged.

Submissions that have been entered in previous awards will not be considered unless there are substantial changes/progression/new capabilities added.

Best MCX Solution of the Year

This category is a platform for all the companies that have supported the MCX plug tests and made efforts to develop products based on standards and stimulate the market.

TCCA promotes the use of standards-based solutions and so products should be standards-based, e.g. for narrowband, this includes TETRA, P25, DMR and for broadband, this includes 3GPP MCX based solutions. Non-standard PoC solutions are not encouraged.

Submissions that have been entered in previous awards will not be considered unless there are substantial changes/progression/new capabilities added.

Best Advances in Sustainability

This category will look at advances in sustainability and the environment through the evaluation of case studies.

Submissions that have been entered in previous awards will not be considered unless there are substantial changes/progression/new capabilities added.

Best 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 category only open to Government Authorities. 

Submissions that have been entered in previous awards will not be considered unless there are substantial changes/progression/new capabilities added.

Champion for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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Ensuring fairness, diversity and equality in the workplace is of paramount importance for building a more inclusive and dynamic culture. This award will recognise the work of people and organisations within the sector who have shown lasting commitment to making working environments fairer and more inclusive.

TCCA Young Engineer of the Year

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The level of talent and potential existing within the critical communications sector is nothing short of extraordinary. With that in mind, this award celebrates the achievements of a young engineer (under 30), rewarding in particular drive, ambition, innovation, and standing within the industry.  

-         Level of achievement during career thus far, judged on position/reputation within a specific organisation, or organisations
-         Innovative/transformative work, influencing the future of the sector
-         Recipient must be under 30 years old.

Outstanding Contribution to Critical Communications

This category evalutes a person or group of people (forum) that can demonstrate an outstanding contribution to critical communications.