Recently the first five winners of The Purpose Prize were announced. This award provides "$100,000 each to people over 60 who are taking on society’s biggest challenges. It’s for those with the passion and experience to discover new opportunities, create new programs, and make lasting change." Ten more people won $10,000 prizes, and 55 others were named Purpose Prize Fellows. Importantly, this is not a 'lifetime achievement' award, but is intended to fund the excellent work these folks will do next. Here's how you can get involved:
* Spread the word about the Prize. Materials and support are available to organizations and people who want to help publicize this award.
* Nominate someone whose work you believe is worthy of the Purpose Prize. Nominations for the 2007 Prize will be accepted starting October 15, 2006.
* Be inspired by the work of the Purpose Prize Fellows. They are making a positive difference in our world and so can you. Start small, because every little bit helps. Need some ideas? Peruse the archives of So what can I do.
As the Purpose Prize Fellows show us, it's never to early to consider and live your purpose. And it's never too late to make a difference.
"To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest." -Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948)
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I am particularly impressed and inspired by Charlie Stayton, 63, The Witness Project, Little Rock, AR, Robert Moses, 71 , The Algebra Project, Cambridge, MA, Ammie Jenkins, 65, Sandhills Family Heritage Association, Spring Lake, NC, and Hans Geissler, 65, Morning Star Fishermen, Dade City, FL.
Great work, folks! Thanks for the difference you are making and for being role models for all of us.
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2008 PURPOSE PRIZE
Every day nearly 8,000 baby boomers turn 60. Since 2006, anticipating this huge demographic shift and what it could mean for our country, Civic Ventures has been awarding The Purpose Prize–– five $100,000 and ten $10,000 investments in Americans over 60 whose creativity, talent and experience is transforming the way our nation addresses critical social problems. Dozens of other innovators received national recognition for their work. Now nominations are being accepted for the 2008 Purpose Prize. To nominate someone or apply yourself, visit www.purposeprize.org. The application deadline is March 1, 2008. The prizes will be announced in the fall of 2008.
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