The Malta Communication Authority (MCA) has launched the third edition of the MCA eBusiness Awards.

The authority explained the importance of e-business, saying web-based technologies play an important part in both social and economic development. Year-on-year we are witnessing increased integration of technology in business operations.

These awards are aimed at showcasing best practices and unique and innovative solutions that have transformed business processes and operations. Unique and innovative business initiatives should not go unnoticed.

The categories for award this year are: Best eGovernment Initiative, Best eCommerce Site (B2C), Best B2B Application, Best APP, Best eBusiness Idea of the Year, and Best Multi-Channel Strategy.

Private enterprises, public entities as well as any other organisations that embrace ICT as part of their operations are all encouraged to submit their application.

The MCA said these awards are part of its efforts to drive the take-up of ICT and promote e-business, while at the same time offer the ultimate platform for participants to showcase their innovative solutions to the entire business community and the general public. By rewarding those organisations that have distinguished themselves in the field of ICT, the MCA endeavours to encourage more businesses and entities to follow suit.

An independent adjudication committee comprising representatives from industry, government and academia, has been set up to evaluate nominations, shortlist candidates and identify the winning solution that will be awarded in each category.

Prospective applications can go to www.mca.org.mt/ebusinessawads2013/ and submit their nominations online.

Nominations close on Friday September 6, 2013.

Further information may be obtained from Denise Borda by e-mail on denise.borda@mca.org.mt or by calling (+356) 2133 6840.