The 2008 Laureate and Gala Awards Ceremonies promise to be among the largest and most diverse gatherings of information technology innovators in recent Program history. The number of Laureates in this year's class is significant, thanks in large part to the hard work of our Program Search Directors, and the enthusiasm of 8 new Chairmen’s Committee members who have joined with us to identify and honor those who are leveraging technology to improve our world.
The Laureate Medal Ceremony and the Gala Awards Evening will occur on the same day, June 2, 2008, at the historic Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C.
If you are among the elite to have received an invitation to these ceremonies, read on for information designed to make your planning process as easy as possible. You may also download a printable version of the event schedule by
clicking here.
Laureate Medal Ceremony
This event will begin promptly at noon at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. This is an approximately 90-minute agenda and medal ceremony where each 2008 Laureate will receive their Gold Medal formally on stage. You may invite guests to the Noon Laureate's Ceremony, but all guests will need to be pre-registered prior to the event. Registration begins at 10:30am and closes at 11:30am. One representative from the organization is considered "the Laureate."
Gala Awards Evening
This is a black tie event, and it begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. The evening features a full program of presentations, announcement of the annual Leadership Awards, announcement of the 50 Finalists for 2008 (5 in each of 10 categories), and the finale of individual presentations to the Honoree in each category of the 21st Century Achievement Award. The evening program includes a cocktail reception, an elegant dinner, program and entertainment.
As a 2008 Laureate, you will receive one complimentary ticket for yourself for the evening program. Should you wish to have someone accompany you to the event, please contact our Program Director, Sandy Weill, for approval at 508-620-7758 or
Sandy_Weill@cwhonors.org.
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
This building is a masterpiece of American architecture, and a magnificent setting for the Program's 2008 ceremonies. Those attending should visit
mellonauditorium.com to explore the building's history, photos, and to find directions while staying in the Washington D.C. metro area. The address is 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. 20407.
Washington D.C. Travel & Tourism Information
The closest airport to the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium is the Ronald Reagan National Airport. Visit
metwashairports.com for more information on this airport and other D.C.-area airports.
Once you have arrived in Washington D.C., there are a number of public transportation options including the capital's Metro system. For schedules and maps go to
www.wmata.com.
Other transportation options available at the historic Union Station can be explored at
www.unionstationdc.com/transportation.asp.
And for ideas on what to see and do during your D.C. stay, visit the official Tourism Site at
www.washington.org.
Hotels
We have compiled a list of suggested hotels; however, there is no "official" hotel of the Computerworld Honors Program. All attendees are responsible for making their own hotel and travel accommodations.
THE HAY ADAMS
16th and H Streets, N.W.
One Lafayette Square
Washington, D.C. 20006
Telephone: 202.638.6600
hayadams.com
JW MARRIOTT HOTEL
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004
Telephone: 202.393.2000
marriott.com/property/propertypage.mi?marshaCode=WASJW
THE HENLEY PARK HOTEL
926 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Telephone: 202.414.0503/638.5200
henleypark.com
MORRISON-CLARK INN
Massachusetts Avenue and Eleventh Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Telephone: 202.898.1200/800.332.7898
morrisonclark.com
HOTEL MONACO WASHINGTON DC
700 F Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004
Telephone: 800.649.1202/202.628.7177
monaco-dc.com
MARRIOTT AT METRO CENTER
775 12th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
Telephone: 1-202-737-2200
marriott.com/property/propertypage/WASMC
Contact Information
Sandy Weill: Program Director
Sandy handles Program management with the Chairmen's Committee, sponsorship sales and business development.
508-620-7758
sandy_weill@cwhonors.org
Deborah Lee: Executive Programs Manager
Debbie is in charge of the awards nominations program with both nominations and nominees, program communications, case study submissions and event registration.
508-820-8663
deborah_lee@cwhonors.org
Press Credentials
Media interested in receiving press credentials for The 2008 Computerworld Honors Laureate Medal Ceremony and Gala Awards Evening taking place on June 2, 2008 at The Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., or honorees seeking public relations information about the program, please contact Topaz Partner's Bill Wrinn at 781-404-2417 or
bwrinn@topazpartners.com. To view our Press Guidelines, please click on the following link:
Press Guidelines 