The FierceWireless editorial team is in the midst of compiling our Fierce 15 list for 2011. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Fierce 15, these are innovating and emerging companies in the wireless industry that we think have the potential to become major players.

Every year we meet with and evaluate dozens of companies in the wireless industry. We look at firms that we think have a great idea, a solid business model and strong financial backing. Our favorites--the top 15--are awarded a Fierce 15 designation and featured prominently in our newsletter. The 2011 Fierce 15 list will make its debut in mid-May. Click here to see our selections for 2010.

To qualify for the Fierce 15, a company must be privately held, well funded, emerging (founded in the past few years) and either based in the United States or have a significant amount of business in the U.S. wireless market. If you think your company has the potential to be a Fierce 15, you can nominate it by filling out this form. The deadline for all submissions is April 20. --Sue