Lutz, FL-September 30, 2008--Xplor International, the worldwide electronic document systems association, today issued a call for nominations for their annual awards, presented at their 2009 Xplor Global Conference and Exhibition, March 4-7, 2009 at the TradeWinds Island Grand Hotel and Conference Center in St. Pete Beach, Florida. The deadline for nominations is December 19, 2008 and for instructions and nomination forms, visit http://www.xplor.org/HonorsAward.cfm.

Technology Application of the Year Award

The Technology Application Award will be presented to an individual, a company or an organization to recognize outstanding achievement in the imaginative application of current technology and/or unique implementation of existing electronic document systems. This award is open to non-members as well as members.

Innovator of the Year Award

The Innovator of the Year Award honors an individual, company or organization that has conceived and developed an original concept leading to a significant advancement in the industry. The "Innovator" has advanced a new program, product or technology that notably enhances the capabilities of electronic document systems. This award is open to non-members as well as members.

The Brian Platte Lifetime Achievement Award

This award, established in 2007, is given to an individual whose efforts and contributions have significantly changed the course and development of the digital document industry. This award is open to members as well as non-members.

Xplorer of the Year Award

For the past twenty years, Xplor International has honored an individual who has made outstanding contributions to Xplor. The Xplorer of the Year Award honors significant service to the association, dedication to the Xplor mission and notable achievement promoting the interest of the electronic document systems industry. Only current members of Xplor International, who are not on the Association Board of Directors, are eligible.

If you have any questions on the award nominations, please contact Lynn Robbins, Honors and Awards, at +1-800-ON-XPLOR or via e-mail at [email protected]. For more information on the 2009 Xplor Global Conference and Exhibition, visit www.xplor.org. For registration questions, contact [email protected] or +1-800-ON-XPLOR between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT), Monday through Friday.