Charles Bronfman Prize Awards $100,000 to Humanitarians
By the DiversityInc staff
Date Posted: November 06, 2007
What do all of these people have in common? A Phi Beta Kappa graduate diagnosed with leukemia who established the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation, an organization that facilitates bone-marrow transplants for approximately 1,500 cancer patients around the world. An environmentalist who founded the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies on Kibbutz Ketura through Tel Aviv University and encouraged students to pursue graduate degrees in environmental studies in Israel. The founder of the Israel Center for Medical Simulation, which improves decision making while also improving healthcare professionals' ability to deal with difficult situations. Here's what—$100,000 and the Charles Bronfman Prize.
Since 2004, the Charles Bronfman Prize has celebrated individuals younger than 50 whose humanitarian work has significantly impacted their chosen field. Aiming to highlight young Jewish individuals who "infuse their humanitarian accomplishments [and] provide inspiration to the next generations," the Charles Bronfman Prize is named for the philanthropist and co-chairman of Birthright Israel International, Charles Bronfman. Birthright offers Jewish people between the ages of 18 and 26 an opportunity to travel to Israel with minimal financial obligations. Bronfman is also the chairman of The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, which oversees his family's charitable foundations. The award was created and remains endowed by Charles Bronfman's children.
The Charles Bronfman Prize has announced it will accept nominations for the 2008 award through Nov. 30. In order to qualify, individuals must be nominated by reputable institutions, including universities, medical centers, the public or private sector, or community-based organizations. Nominees will also need three additional references from both inside and outside of the nominee's organization. The judge's panel evaluates on the basis of innovation and vision, leadership, overall impact and Jewish values.
The international panel of judges is slated to announce the 2008 prize winner next spring.
To submit a nomination, go to www.thecharlesbronfmanprize.com, call 212-931-0127 or send a fax to 212-931-0080.
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