Calling all MobileActives for the 160 Characters Mobile Messaging Awards!

160 Characters and MobileActive have banded together for the Mobile Messaging Awards in the Public Sector/Not-for-Profit Award Category.

For the third annual 160 Characters Mobile Messaging Awards, 160 Characters and MobileActive are offering NGOs and 'Not For Profit' organisations application for the special rate of £ 20.

Best messaging application: Public Sector or "not for profit" is awarded to an organisation that has used mobile messaging with best effect to provide an effective information or feedback service, alerts or awareness campaign.

NGOs in developing countries may apply to Mobile Active for sponsorship of their entry fee.  MobileActive will sponsor three (3) entries from applications from developing countries. NGOs from developing countries, please fill out the entry form at  http://www.160characters.org/awardsform.php, and send a copy of your entry to awards@mobileactive.org to be considered for sponsorship for the Mobile Messaging Awards.

In 2005 there were more than 110 entries from 23 countries on 5 continents - see here for the 2005 winners and the 2005 short list.

The Mobile Messaging Awards are open to organizations and companies worldwide with a suitable messaging product, service or initiative that has been launched since May 2005. The categories are below. To Enter the awards use the online Awards Entry Form