7th Annual Fast 50 Application

THIS YEAR'S FOCUS: For Fast Company's 2008 Fast 50 and Fast 50 Reader Favorites we're looking for the most innovative companies in the world. Who do you think are the incubators of genius and the nurturers of creativity? Nominate exceptional businesses, now through April 15. We look forward to your submissions!

DEADLINE: All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET, April 15, 2008.

Please fill out the application in its entirety in order to be considered.

First Name:

Last Name:

Email Address:

Job Title:

Organization/Company:

Industry:

Street Address:

City, State

State or Province ( if not listed above ):

Postal Code:

Country:

Phone:

Fax:

Organization's Web site address:

How did you find out about the Fast 50?

Would you like to have your submission archived on fastcompany.com?

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Are you submitting an entry for someone else?
Then enter your contact information here. It won't be published online, but we'll use the info to contact you as well. If you're submitting your own story, you can just leave these fields blank:

Submitter's First Name:
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Submitter's Relationship to nominee (open form):

Tell us your story.

In 25 words or less, please tell us how this Fast 50 Nominee is bringing innovation to its industry, disrupting standard practices, or helping to address the planet's problems.

Please describe how this nominee is using business as a force of positive change. What technology, idea, or strategy is the nominee using -- and what problem, whether one of business like increasing market reach or one of the world such as poverty, does it address?

What are the results, both financial and social? How has the nominee's business performed, and what impact has it had on the problem it addresses?
(suggested length: 100 words)

Please be sure to double check your entry before you submit it. The next step in the application process is your opportunity to preview your entry.) Once an entry is submitted, you will not be able to correct, edit, or update your Fast 50 application. Reread and proof your entry before you submit it.