Honoring achievements in all aspects of high-definition television (HDTV), the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today announced the final nominees in 12 categories for the 2003 Academy of Digital Television Pioneers (DTV Academy) Awards on behalf of the more than 200 members of the DTV Academy. (see nominees below)

The 2003 DTV Academy Awards presentation will be held during CEA's Eighth Annual HDTV Summit: Partnership, Policy and Profits at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center on Monday, March 29. Online registration is now open. CEA congratulated nominees in the following award categories: Best DTV Broadcast Network; Best Local DTV Broadcaster; Best DTV Cable System; Best DTV Satellite System; Best DTV Sporting Event; Best Original DTV Material; Best DTV Leadership for Government, Industry and Retailer; Best DTV Journalism; and the People's Choice Award for DTV Programming. Awards are presented to honor excellence in all aspects of digital content development and delivery, analog-to-digital transition leadership and the manufacture of high definition television (HDTV).

The Academy of Digital Television Pioneers is a select group of more than 200 individuals who have played a significant role in the decade-long effort to make digital television a reality for consumers. The DTV Academy includes individuals from the broadcasting, program development and consumer electronics industries, as well as present and former government officials and members of the media.