SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Download the application here.
Applications will be accepted from individuals, groups of individuals, or someone advocating on behalf of either. Completed applications must include the following:
- Signed application form. If the application is being submitted by a third party, the form must be signed by both the applicant and the individual or leading representative of the group of individuals who are being nominated.
- A Word document, limited to 600 words or less, that outlines a) the project or innovation and b) how it exhibits innovation. Innovation is defined, in general terms, as a remarkable improvement or discovery that has a direct impact on tactile literacy for blind people and meets the Prize criteria.
- Supporting materials, no more than ten pages, including:
- A summary, both for potential and fully realized projects.
- Potential for an emerging project, or
- Measurements of success and impact on the industry for a completed project or developed product.
- No more than two letters of recommendation from colleagues, professors, or any other professional in a position to comment on the innovation. Letters of recommendation should be emailed to National Braille Press by the author(s) and followed by a signed copy sent by mail.
- A prototype may be submitted with the application, or may be subsequently requested to supplement the application.
IIt is preferred that applications be submitted electronically, followed by a signed hard copy. Completed applications must be received by July 20, 2009. All applications and materials become the property of National Braille Press.
PLEASE NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered by the adjudication committee.
We request that applications are sent both electronically and in print.
Download the application here.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: GeniusPrize@nbp.org
Mail to:
Touch of Genius Prize
National Braille Press
88 St. Stephen Street
Boston, MA 02115
Questions:
Contact Kathleen Cronin at 617-266-6160, ext. 18 or kcronin@nbp.org.
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