From 2011, the TEC Foundation for Excellence in Audio is to hold Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards at the NAMM Show, transferring the event from its previous home at the US AES Convention
Founded in 1985, the awards are made for achievement in audio products and projects, and the ceremony is attended by manufacturers of audio equipment and software and the world’s top music producers, engineers, sound mixers and musical artists. A highlight of the show is the Les Paul Award, sponsored by Gibson Guitar, presented to musical artists and others whose careers have exemplified the creative application of audio technology.
‘The continuing advances in technology for all areas of sound and music production have vastly expanded the universe of both manufacturers and users,’ says Hillel Resner, president of the TEC Foundation. ‘We are sure those attending NAMM will enjoy sharing in the recognition of technical and creative achievement that the TEC Awards bestow.’
Resner also announced that the eligibility period for 26th Annual TEC Awards nominations will be extended to 30 June 2010 from its 31 March date. Online voting by various professional organizations, including eligible NAMM members, will take place in November.
