Awards Celebrate Visionaries Driving the
Future of Mobility Through Software Innovation
LOS
ANGELES and WATERLOO,
ON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MotorTrend
Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, in partnership with
BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), whose BlackBerry QNX
technology is embedded in over 235 million vehicles worldwide,
today announced a "Call for Entries" for the second annual SDV
(Software-Defined Vehicle) Innovator Awards, which celebrates the
pioneers, leaders, and experts who are at the forefront of the auto
industry's transformation from hardware to software.
"We are thrilled to kick off the second annual Software-Defined
Vehicle Innovator Awards," MotorTrend Group Head of Editorial Ed
Loh said. "The automotive industry's ongoing transformation demands
recognition of those who are shaping its future through
software-driven innovation. We invite automakers and automotive
suppliers to submit their outstanding pioneers, leaders, and
experts who are propelling this technological revolution."
"There has never been a more exciting time to be a part of the
auto industry. Software has displaced hardware as the most
important and valuable component of cars that deliver an
exceptional experience. That's why today's automotive OEMs are
laser-focused on building their SDV roadmaps, underpinned by a
safe and secure software foundation," said Neelam Sandhu, Chief Elite Customer Success
Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Head of Sustainability, at
BlackBerry. "Last year's inaugural SDV Innovator Awards program
received an overwhelming response, with nominations pouring in from
automakers and Tier 1 suppliers from around the globe, and this
year promises to be even more remarkable as the industry continues
its evolution. We look forward to again celebrating the visionary
individuals who are shaping the future of mobility, and redefining
how cars are designed, built, driven, and experienced through
software and connected services."
Nominations are now open for the following three SDV Innovator
Award categories:
- Pioneer: This award recognizes individuals who have
demonstrably broken new ground within the SDV space through
research, development, and the application of new automotive
software.
- Leader: This award honors exceptional individuals in
senior management positions who are leading teams that transform
the automotive industry through the broad adoption and application
of software solutions.
- Expert: This award celebrates subject matter experts
within specific SDV disciplines, such as advanced driver assistance
systems, digital cockpit, over-the-air updates, autonomous
technology, and more.
Automakers and automotive suppliers are invited to submit their
nominations by visiting MotorTrend.com/sdv-form or
BlackBerry.com/sdvawards. Each nomination will undergo a diligent
screening process, exclusively conducted by MotorTrend's editorial
team, to identify the short list of finalists.
The nomination process will close at 11:59 pm PT on October
6, providing ample time for the industry to recognize and
nominate the exceptional individuals who are driving the
Software-Defined Vehicle revolution. The shortlist of finalists
will be announced in November 2023.
MotorTrend will then unveil the winners during a special ceremony
that will take place at a private gala event in conjunction with
the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on January 9.
For information and guidelines on the second annual SDV
Innovator Awards visit MotorTrend.com/sdv. To register your
interest in attending the 2nd Annual SDV Innovator
Awards Gala at the International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in
Las Vegas on Jan. 9, 2024, visit BlackBerry.com/sdvawards.
To download a free digital version of the exclusive MotorTrend
book, "Coding the Car" visit BlackBerry.com/sdvawards.
For more information on how BlackBerry is the software
foundation of safe and secure vehicles today and for the
future visit: BlackBerry.QNX.com.
About MotorTrend Group
MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, is the world's
largest automotive media group dedicated to introducing, inspiring,
and intensifying people's passions for the motoring world.
Comprising more than 50 iconic brands, including MOTORTREND, HOT
ROD, ROADKILL, TOP GEAR AMERICA, and more, MotorTrend Group is the
ultimate source of entertainment and information for both auto
enthusiasts and car shoppers, with a monthly audience over 30
million including 2 million premium members in addition to over 70
million social followers. Featuring world-class automotive
entertainment across the No. 1 television network for automotive
fans, digital streaming channels, iconic events, the largest
automotive social network, over seven decades of print and digital
editorial content, and cutting-edge resources for new car shoppers,
MotorTrend embodies every corner of car culture. From electric
vehicles to timeless classic customs, MotorTrend Group brings the
latest motoring trends to fans of all generations.
About Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and
entertainment company that creates and distributes the world's most
differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across
television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220
countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery
inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its
iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, Max,
discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network,
OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS,
truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel,
Warner Bros. Film Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner
Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner
Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For
more information, please visit www.wbd.com.
About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides intelligent security
software and services to enterprises and governments around the
world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 235M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company leverages AI
and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions in the areas
of cybersecurity, safety and data privacy solutions, and is a
leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security,
encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry's vision is clear - to
secure a connected future you can trust.
For more information, visit BlackBerry.com and follow
@BlackBerry.
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mediarelations@BlackBerry.com
MotorTrend Group:
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Rob Quigley
robert.quigley@motortrend.com
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