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Sharing on behalf of the Internet Society.<br>
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class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">It’s
once again time to recognize i</span><span style="margin:
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style="margin:0px">ndividuals who have played an
extraordinary role in the conceptualization, building, and
development of the Internet globally.<span
class="ContentPasted2"> </span></span></span><span
class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">The<span
class="ContentPasted2"> </span></span><a
href="https://www.internethalloffame.org/nominations/"
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style="margin:0px"><span style="margin:0px">Internet Hall of
Fame nominations</span></a><span class="ContentPasted0
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class="ContentPasted2"> </span>are now open.</span></p>
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0px;font-size:12pt; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px"> <span
style="margin: 0px;"><span class="ContentPasted0
ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">The Internet Hall of Fame
recognizes a select group of visionaries, leaders, and
luminaries who have made significant contributions to the
development and advancement of the Internet. In addition to
those who have been more visible, the Internet Hall of Fame
seeks nominees who have made crucial, behind-the-scenes
contributions.</span></span></p>
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are evaluated on the following criteria:</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;
margin-bottom:0px; font-size:12pt"> <strong><span
class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">Impact<span
class="ContentPasted2"> </span></span></strong><span
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the development or growth of the Internet that is directly
related to its advancement or evolution.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;
margin-bottom:0px; font-size:12pt"> <strong><span
class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">Influence<span
class="ContentPasted2"> </span></span></strong><span
class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">over
society at large, the work of others in the field, the
next generation, and/or another important group.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;
margin-bottom:0px; font-size:12pt"> <strong><span
class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">Reach</span></strong><span
class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"><span
class="ContentPasted2"> </span>related to the expansion
of the Internet to bridge the digital divide and enrich
people’s lives with global impact or within key audiences
or specific geographies.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top:0px;
margin-bottom:0px; font-size:12pt"> <strong><span
class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">Innovation</span></strong><span
class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px"><span
class="ContentPasted2"> </span>in creating new
paradigms, eliminating obstacles, or accelerating
advancements for the Internet</span><span
style="margin:0px; color:rgb(153,153,153)"><span
style="font-size:15pt; margin:0px"><span
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style="margin:0px">.</span></span></span></p>
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information on the program can be found at<span
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href="http://www.internethalloffame.org./"
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style="margin:0px"><span style="margin:0px">http://www.internethalloffame.org</span></a></p>
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class="ContentPasted0 ContentPasted2" style="margin:0px">If
you would like to nominate someone, please visit the following
page:</span></p>
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class="ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px"></span><a
href="https://www.internethalloffame.org/nominations"
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data-attrib-id="link-797f7f61-466c-4d16-99cf-19cb389e87d6"
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style="margin:0px">https://www.internethalloffame.org/nominations</span></a></p>
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deadline for nominations is March 24, 2023 and we will
announce the next class of inductees in September.</span></p>
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will be grateful if you can help spread the word and share
this message with any of your networks and contacts who may
find this of interest.</span></p>
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you have any questions about the award or the nomination
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