(Exton, PA)—Women in Cable & Telecommunications (WICT), the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) and Communications Technology magazine are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the prestigious 2005 Women in Technology Award.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 4, 2005.

Created in 1995 to recognize and honor leading women technology professionals, the annual Women in Technology Award acknowledges the achievements of one woman who has demonstrated outstanding personal and professional growth and significantly contributed to the cable telecommunications industry. In this way, the award also helps to create greater visibility for all women in technical careers.

Last year’s winner, Nomi Bergman, SVP, Advance Newhouse, will present the 2005 Women in Technology Award during the Annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, June 15 at SCTE’s Cable-Tec Expo 2005, taking place June 14–17 in San Antonio, Texas. The 2005 Women in Technology Award recipient also will be the subject of an upcoming Communications Technology magazine cover story.

In addition to Bergman, past award recipients include Marcie Anderson, Christy Martin, Sabrina Calhoun, Margaret Gaillard, Sally Kinsman, Sheri Sharp, Yvette Gordon-Kanouff, Pam Nobles, and Pam Arment.
For more information and to submit a nomination, please visit http://www.wict.org/WICT/Foundation/Awards/WIT/ or contact Parthavi Das at 703-234-9803.

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About SCTE
The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers is a non-profit professional organization committed to advancing the careers of cable telecommunications professionals and serving the industry through excellence in professional development, information and standards. SCTE currently has approximately 13,000 members from the U.S. and 70 countries worldwide and offers a variety of programs and services for the industry's educational benefit. SCTE has more than 70 chapters and meeting groups and has technically certified more than 3,000 employees of the cable telecommunications industry. SCTE is an ANSI-accredited standards development organization. Visit SCTE online at www.scte.org.

About WICT
For over twenty-five years, Women in Cable & Telecommunications (WICT) has partnered with cable and telecommunications leaders to provide leadership programs and services, and create professional advancement opportunities for women. WICT is the oldest and largest professional association advocating for women in the cable and telecommunications industry, with 22 local chapters and satellites serving over 4,800 members across the country. WICT develops women leaders who transform our industry through highly regarded professional events, educational programming and networking opportunities. For more information, visit www.wict.org.

About Communications Technology
Communications Technology, published by Access Intelligence’s Cable Group, is the most trusted and respected engineering publication in the cable telecommunications industry, giving broadband engineering professionals solutions to cost-effectively optimize network performance and deliver revenue-generating advanced services. Access Intelligence’s Cable Group publishes CT’s Pipeline, as well as CableFAX Daily, CableFAX Magazine, CableFAX’s CableWORLD, and CableFAX databriefs. It also produces top industry events, including the Broadband Leaders Retreat and the CableFAX Leaders Retreat. Visit www.ct-magazine.com. Communications Technology magazine is the official trade journal of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE).