Calling all innovators

It's that time again -- time to round up the real estate industry's most innovative new companies, products, business models and services for entry into the eleventh annual Inman News Innovator Awards.

Since 1997, the Inman News Innovator Award has recognized companies that have demonstrated extraordinary innovation through the use of technology or the Internet that positively impact the real estate industry.

The call for 2008 nominations starts today. To make your nomination, complete the form at this link.

Awards will be given in five categories, including:

Most Innovative Brokerage or Franchise
Most Innovative Web Service
Most Innovative Technology
Most Innovative Media Site
Most Innovative Blog

Please specify the category when making submissions.

The submission deadline is Friday, May 23. Finalists in each category will be announced Monday, June 16, on the Inman News Web site.

The Innovator Award Winners will be announced and honored at a ceremony on July 25, 2008, during Real Estate Connect San Francisco 2008 at the Palace Hotel.

Conference programming, speakers and registration information are available at this link.

For a look at last year's winners and finalists, visit this link.

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