Providers interested in nominating their facility for the first annual “McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards — Connect our World” now have until July 27, 2012 to send in their applications.

The awards have five categories: “Quality Through Technology Award,” “Dignity Through Technology Award,” “High Tech/High Touch Award,” “Innovator of the Year Award,” and the “Transitions Award.” There is no cost to enter.

Click here for more information on the program, and here to download an entry kit.