National Medal of Technology and Innovation
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National Medal of Technology and Innovation | |
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Awarded for | Outstanding contributions to the Nation’s economic, environmental and social well-being through the development and commercialization of technological products, processes and concepts; technological innovation; and development of the Nation’s technological manpower.[1] |
Presented by | President of the United States |
Location | Washington, D.C. |
Country | United States |
First awarded | 1985 |
Official website | http://www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/index.jsp |
The National Medal of Technology and Innovation (formerly known as theNational Medal of Technology) is an honor granted by the President of the United States to American inventors and innovators that have made significant contributions to the development of new and important technology. The award may be granted to a specific person, to a group of people or to an entire organization or corporation. It is the highest honor the United States can confer to a US citizen for achievements related to technological progress.
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