GetJar debuts mobile app developer awards

Multi-platform application storefront GetJar announced the introduction of the Gettie Awards, a program to recognize developer innovation across all major mobile platforms. GetJar will award $15,000 in pay-per-download credits and 80 hours of free Device Anywhere testing to the top apps in six categories: Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Java, Symbian and Windows Mobile. In addition, three apps will be pre-selected for online public voting--the winner will earn the Gettie Award, as well as $25,000 in pay-per-download credits and 100 hours of free Device Anywhere testing services.

GetJar is accepting Gettie Awards submissions through June 25--for more details, click here. Winners will be announced on July 12.

For more on the Gettie Awards:
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