Purpose Prize Nominations Now Open

[Alexandra]

Purpose Prize Nominations Now Open


Civic Ventures has opened nominations for the 2008 Purpose Prize. The
Prize provides five $100,000 and ten $10,000 awards to U.S. residents
over 60 who are creating innovative solutions to address society's
most pressing problems - domestically and abroad.

We're looking for adults in the second half of life who are combining
their creativity and experience to tackle some of the world's biggest
challenges. Innovators like Phil Borges, who is using technology to
expand cultural understanding among students worldwide took the Prize
in 2007.

Now's the time to nominate someone you know over 60 who is changing
the world! Civic Ventures is accepting nominations, including self-
nominations, at www.PurposePrize.org until March 1st.

Please help us spread the word by posting information about the prize
in newsletters, list serves, blogs, or by emailing your friends and
colleagues.
Send questions to in...@purposeprize.org.