GSM Association is a group of mobile operators and related companies
that is behind the mega MWC event. The event mainly focuses on mobile
technology and this was the 20th year of the association. GSM Mobile
Awards happened along with other traditional events at the MWC. The
awards are judged by a panel of nearly 300 people from different
backgrounds like independent experts, analysts, journalists, academics,
and in some cases, mobile operator representatives.
Since all the
entries concluded in November last year, the awards were given to
nominees that were launched before. The awards have various categories
that relate to the mobile industry. A few fairly known categories were:-
Best Smartphone: (2 winners) Apple iPhone 6, LG G3
Best
Mobile Product or Service for Women in Emerging Markets: BBC Media
Action: Mobile Academy & Mobile Kunji for Harnessing Mobile for
Community Health Worker,
Best Mobile Game App: Gameloft for Asphalt 8: Airborne,
Best Mobile Media and Publishing App: News Republic Start a Conversation,
Most Innovative Mobile App: Mnet Mobile for Game on,
Category of Judges' Choice- Best Overall Mobile App: IFTTT
Best Low Cost Smartphone (SUB$100): Motorola Moto E
Best Mobile Tablet: Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Best Solution for Growing Smaller or Independent Networks: Vodafone for Vodafone Interstandard Roaming Services
Best Mobile Service or App for Consumers: Bharti Airtel for One Touch Internet
GSM
organizes the largest event in mobile technology and these awards
acknowledge the growth in the industry by introducing categories that
not only deal with sophisticated advancements but also social
developments that are achieved by the means of technology.