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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Dear all, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The nomination deadline for the Internet</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Hall
of Fame</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">2021 class has been extended until Friday, May 7. </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The Internet Society</span></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">
</span></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">is</span></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> looking for individuals worldwide who have played an extraordinary
role in the conceptualization, building, and development of the Internet globally. In addition to those who have been more visible, the Internet</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Hall
of Fame</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">also seeks nominees who have made crucial, behind-the-scenes contributions.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Criteria for evaluation include:</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="xlist-bullet1" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Impact:</span></u></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></u></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The
contribution has made an extraordinary impact on the development or growth of the Internet and was and may still be directly relevant to the Internet's ongoing advancement and evolution.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="xlist-bullet1" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Influence:</span></u></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></u></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The
contribution, relative to the Internet, has significantly influenced: 1) the work of others in the field; 2) society at large; or 3) another more defined but critical audience or region.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="xlist-bullet1" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Innovation:</span></u></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The
contribution has broken new ground with original thinking/creativity that has established new paradigms, eliminated significant obstacles, or accelerated Internet advancements.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="xlist-bullet1" style="color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Reach:</span></u></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The
contribution has significantly impacted the Internet's reach among society at large, within key audiences or specific geographies, with global impact.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">More information on the program can be found at</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><a href="http://www.internethalloffame.org./" target="_blank">http://www.internethalloffame.org</a></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">If you would like to nominate someone, please visit:</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#222222"><a href="https://www.internethalloffame.org/nominations" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">https://www.internethalloffame.org/nomination</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">s</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 7, 2021 and we will announce the next class of inductees in October/November.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Please also</span></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> help spread the word and share this message with
any of your networks and contacts who may find this of interest.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">If you have any questions about the award or the nomination process, please contact</span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span></span><span class="xauthor-2143456228"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><a href="mailto:internethalloffame@isoc.org">internethalloffame@isoc.org</a></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">IHOF Team<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Internet Society<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white"><a href="mailto:internethalloffame@isoc.org">internethalloffame@isoc.org</a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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