National Medal of Technology and Innovation

National Medal of Technology and Innovation
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Description	Outstanding contributions to the Nation’s economic, environmental and social well-being through the development and commercialization of technological products, processes and concepts; technological innovation; and development of the Nation’s technological manpower.[1]
Location	Washington, D.C.
Country	United States
Presented by	President of the United States
First awarded	1985
Website	http://www.uspto.gov/about/nmti/index.jsp
Ribbon of the medal

The National Medal of Technology and Innovation (formerly the National Medal of Technology) is an honor granted by the President of the United States to American inventors and innovators who have made significant contributions to the development of new and important technology. The award may be granted to a specific person, to a group of people or to an entire organization or corporation. It is the highest honor the United States can confer to a US citizen for achievements related to technological progress.