MAKE’s Hardware Innovation Workshop and Maker Faire New York were among the finalists in different categories for the FAME awards. FAME recognizes magazine industry special events.

MAKE’s Hardware Innovation Workshop was named a finalist in the “best first-time event” and “best overall single event (business-to-business)” categories while Maker Faire New York 2012 was named a finalist for “best overall single event (business-to-consumer).” And just so you know, our next Hardware Innovation Workshop is set for May 14-15, right before Maker Faire Bay Area May 18-19. Maker Faire New York is Sept. 21-22.

FAME’s sponsors FOLIO: & min will host an award breakfast March 12 8-10am at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.