18 March 2008
This is an international Awards program that honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. Nominate your organization or a partner! The deadline for nominations has been extended until April 7, 2008.
The_Tech_Awards_-_Overview[1].doc
The Tech Museum Awards - Technology Benefiting Humanity honors innovators from around the world who use technology to benefit humanity in the categories of Environment, Economic Development, Education, Health, and Equality. The Award categories are based on the fifteen Global Challenges identified in the State of the Future report, published by the Millennium Project of the American Council of the United Nations University.
25 Laureates will be honored at a Gala event on November 12, 2008 and five Laureates will share a cash prize of $250,000. Successful candidates address universal human needs through cutting-edge breakthroughs or innovative applications of existing technologies.
Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged. Individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit companies are all eligible. Reward those making a difference and nominate today at:
http://www.techawards.org
A more detailed overview is included in the attachment.