Shorecliff Communications Announces Finalists for Excellence in Business Awards for the Tower...

Business Editors and High-Tech Writers

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 2001

Shorecliff Communications, producers of the annual Tower Summit and Tradeshow, and RCR Wireless News, today announced the finalists for the annual 2001 Excellence in Business Awards for the Tower and Site Development Industry.

The awards recognize leadership and innovation in the communications tower industry.

The finalists for each category include the following

Most Creative Site Concealment Design: American Tower Corp., SBA Network Services Inc., The Larson Co. (Camouflage Division)

Best Design for a Multi-Tenant Site: Dynamic Concepts (International) Ltd., Pacific Concealment Systems Inc., SBA Network Services Inc.

Market Deployment Award: Mericom Corp.

Best Online Site Location Tool: Fryers TowerSource, Telecom Site Source (CDS Business Mapping, LLC), Wireless Applications Corp.

Best Community Awareness/Public Education Campaign: Crown Castle International -- Gulf States Region, Trin Tel Communications Inc.

Best Marketing Campaign: Pinnacle Towers Inc., SBA Network Services Inc., SpectraSite Communications Inc.

Best 2001 Safety Track Record: Conti Communications Inc., SBA Network Services Inc., SiteMaster

Finalists are showcased on Shorecliff Communications and RCR Wireless News Web sites. Winners for each of the categories will be announced at the awards ceremony and dinner.

The gala dinner and ceremony will be held in the Bally's Event Center on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m., on-site at the 2001 Tower Summit and Tradeshow in the Bally's Hotel in Las Vegas. A cocktail reception sponsored by Azonic Networks Inc. will begin at 5:30 p.m.

The conference focuses on new growth markets, key services, revenue and profit opportunities, regulatory and legislative updates, strategies to capture market share, site evaluations, inventory management and control and the future of wireless and what it means to the Communications Tower Industry.

"The entries were of the highest quality since the awards began," John Sudmeier, vice president and publisher for RCR Wireless News said. "This reflects a lot of hard work by these fine companies. This is a very positive sign for the tower industry."

"The awards are pivotal to our industry, as they give the recognition, respect and distinction that these companies deserve," Andrea Downs, president of Shorecliff Communications, said. "The Tower Industry is full of challenges -- whether it be effectively concealing a tower for aesthetic purposes or maintaining impeccable safety records. These companies demonstrated to the judges that they stand above the rest."

To attend the 2001 Excellence in Business Awards Ceremony and Dinner, attendees can register online at www.towersummit.com. Seating is limited.

The Fourth Annual Tower Summit and Tradeshow returns to Las Vegas Oct. 28-30, at the Paris and Bally's hotels. Platinum sponsors include American Tower Corp., Crown Castle International and Pinnacle Towers Inc. Media sponsor is RCR Wireless News. For further information on the 2001 Tower Summit and Tradeshow visit www.towersummit.com or call Shorecliff Communications at 800/608-9641.

Shorecliff Communications is the leading media company serving the broadband wireless and independent tower/owner management industries, providing tradeshows, executive conferences and publications.