Competition of live demonstrations regarding emerging information-display technologies, such as not-yet-commercialized prototypes and proof of concepts.
The SID Board of Directors, based on recommendations made by the Honors & Awards Committee, grants several annual awards based upon outstanding achievements and significant contributions. Information regarding 2011 nominations as well as past recipients of the awards is available at the link above.
Each year, the SID awards Gold and Silver Display of the Year Awards in three categories:
Display of the Year, Display Application of the Year, and Display Component of the Year.
The Society for Information Display highlights the most significant new products and technologies shown on the exhibit floor during Display Week, selecting one exhibitor in each of three separate categories.
Each year a sub-committee of the Editorial Board of JSID selects one paper for this award which consists of a plaque and a $2000 prize. More information is available at the link above.