Call for Entries: Second Annual Kids at Play Interactive "KAPi" Awards at CES 2011

 

 

New York City, July 26, 2010 – The call for entries for the second annual Kids at Play Interactive – “KAPi” – Awards at the 2011 International CES is now open. The KAPi Awards honor children’s technology products that raise the bar for innovation and design excellence – from toys to apps, websites and games. In addition to the product categories, a Digital Pioneer award honors an individual who has made an impact in the field of children’s interactive media. Deadline for all submissions is Friday, September 10, 2010.

 

The KAPi Awards are organized by Children’s Technology Review and Living in Digital Times, the organizers of the Kids@Play Summit at International CES January 6-9, 2011 - a conference and an exhibition located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. 

 

KAPi Award winners will be announced in early November and an awards ceremony will take place at CES. Mark your calendar: January 7, 2011, 6:30 p.m. at the Fashion Show Mall.

 

There is no entry fee and all 2010 applications will be considered. Details for submitting an entry for KAPi Awards can be found at: http://childrenstech.com/kapis/

  

Judging will be handled by a group of publishers and critics during the Dust or Magic Institute who will review the submissions and vote for the top 40 products. Finalists will be posted online at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and voted on by the attendees of 2011 Kids@Play at CES. 

 

KAPi Award categories include:

 

“Technology has the power to change children’s lives for the better and enhance their opportunities for growth and learning,” said Robin Raskin, founder, Living in Digital Times. “This year we expect to see entries that reflect trends including mobile applications for kids, new video games that use the body instead of the mouse and products geared to intergenerational digital play and storytelling.”

 

“The KAPi Awards are a wonderful way to honor the products and people that have a made a significant contribution to children’s interactive media over the past year,” said Warren Buckleitner, editor, Children’s Technology Review. “Our awards look for excellence in design and innovation in developing new skills and providing an educational experience for children.”

 

To view last year’s winners click here.
 

Founded in 2002 by tech journalist and consultant Robin Raskin, Living in Digital Times is designed to create a dialogue between companies and key consumer demographics via a variety of media projects in which getting smart about the digital world is fun and entertaining. In addition to the six CES-based TechZones, Living in Digital Times offers a range of services that articulate the digital experience to various constituencies. Services include trade show planning and management, web site promotion, and consulting services. Learn more about Living in Digital Times at http://livingindigitaltimes.com

 

Since 1993, Children’s Technology Review has helped parents, teachers, librarians and publishers keep up to date on the latest products, by way of independent, descriptive reviews of children’s interactive media products. Subscriptions are $24/year (12 issues) which includes database access. The ad-free publication is available in print and electronic versions. Learn more at www.childrenstech.com    

 

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