With support from the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), organizations and individuals across the country, like the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI), will host special events, run social media campaigns and share their digital inclusion actions and progress with media, among other actions during the week of October 7 - 11. MBI is proud to be a participant in this awareness and action-forward campaign to highlight its mission to achieve Internet for All in Massachusetts.
Join MBI in Worcester to celebrate digital equity practitioners and their work at the first-ever digital inclusion event, Celebrating Digital Equity in Massachusetts: A Forum for Innovation and Collaboration on Wednesday, October 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Immerse yourself in a day filled with inspiration from fellow digital equity practitioners, stories from residents impacted by this work and valuable networking opportunities. This is your chance to connect with professionals across sectors and industries who are closing the Bay State's digital divide.
Registration is capped at 200 attendees, so register online today to be part of this landmark event.
This year to honor and celebrate Massachusetts remarkable achievements in digital equity and inclusion MBI is hosting the first-ever Digital Inclusion Awards. This initiative is dedicated to recognizing the outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations making a significant impact in bridging the digital divide.
The awards will spotlight exceptional contributions in the categories of Digital Equity Leadership, Innovation, and Community Impact. One honoree will be selected for each of these three categories. More information about each award, including a short description, criteria and the nominee application is included below.
Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30. Applicants may nominate themselves/the organization they represent or a peer individual/organization. Awards will be presented live at the digital inclusion celebration on Wednesday, October 9 in Worcester.
Questions regarding the awards or application process can be emailed to broadband@masstech.org.
An individual who demonstrates exemplary leadership and dedication to serving communities and individuals for whom the digital divide is the greatest. Expertise in digital equity and sustained commitment to digital inclusion programs.
An organization that has embraced the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship to implement solutions that address the digital divide. Innovations may encompass technology, program and/or service delivery enhancements and may represent creative partnerships.
An organization that has addressed the digital divide for those most in-need in their community. The organization is viewed as a trusted local institution and "the place to go" when community partners or residents need help using the internet, accessing devices or gaining digital skills.