Nominations Have Begun for the First Ever Telematics Industry Awards in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 5 -- Telematics Update Magazine -- with the help of its Advisory Board has identified the key categories for the first major awards focused on advances in the automotive telematics industry.

The awards coincide with the opening night of Telematics West 2002 where the industry will be gathered for our annual West-Coast conference and senior executive forum. http://www.telematicsupdate.com/west2002

These awards are designed to reflect hard work, talent and potential in bringing to fruition real products and real advances in telematics.

An experienced panel of telematics leaders selected from our Advisory Board will select the winners.

Winners will be world-class companies recognized for outstanding performance and achievements such as leadership, innovation and true excellence in their field.

The objectives of the Telematics Update Magazine Awards are:

To showcase the achievements of the telematics industry on the international stage. To reward individuals and companies who have attained the highest standards within the industry. To encourage and reward outstanding new advancements and achievements in this rapidly developing industry. To celebrate the successes and consolidation of the telematics industry to date and provide a focus for the promotion of ever-higher levels of achievement and innovation. This event will be the first of a globally recognized prestigious awards program that we expect will grow with the industry to become the highlight of the telematics community calendar every year.

The awards categories are available now on the official awards website at http://www.telematicsupdate.com/awards2002 where nominations can now be placed. Sponsorship information and tickets to this prestigious event can also be obtained through the website.

About EyeForAuto and Telematics Update Magazine:

EyeForAuto publishes Telematics Update Magazine for the automotive industry worldwide, and organizes senior level business conferences in the USA, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The EyeForAuto event series and online communities are creations of First Conferences, a London and New York based company. http://www.telematicsupdate.com

CONTACT: Brad Palmer EyeForAuto/Telematics Update Magazine Email: brad@telematicsupdate.com Telephone: (USA) 1 800 814 3459 or (rest of world) +44 207 375 7166 Website: http://www.telematicsupdate.com/awards2002