Wireless Saves Lives- Highlights from the 2008 VITA Achievement Awards Dinner!

I don't think it's a stretch at all to say that cell phones are one of the greatest personal safety devices ever invented. Ever! About 290,000 wireless calls are made to 911 every day, and last night The Wireless Foundation's annual Achievement Awards Dinner held at Union Station here in Washington honored everyday citizens for the life-saving steps they took with their wireless devices, and two federal policymakers for the great work they do on behalf of 250-plus million wireless subscribers and the industry. 

Each year, this prestigious evening brings together wireless industry leaders, Members of Congress, FCC leadership and key Hill staff , and we all step back from our policy battles to recognize the technology for the great safety tool that it is. Nine people were recognized as VITA Wireless Samaritans, and U.S. Representatives Bart Gordon (D-TN,6) and John Shimkus (R-IL,19) were each honored with the Wireless Achievement Award for their continual contributions to the wireless industry. 

Check out video highlights and photos from the event, including the Wireless Achievement Award presentations and interviews with VITA awardees, Lauren Durnbaugh and Superintendent Bruce Holloway representing the Boston Police Department, as they share their incredible stories.