What We Are Looking For:
We are looking to recognize today’s Jewish heroes. Next generation leaders who have a vision for change that will better the world in a meaningful way, and who have created a mechanism for acting on that vision in ways that deliver measurable results. We evaluate that against the following criteria:
Individuals or teams, not organizations. We want to hear about the individuals who created the visions on which the organization is based.
Nominees who have not reached their 50th birthday by the close of the nomination period on January 13, 2012.
Next generation leaders who have a vision for change that will better the world in a meaningful way.
Nominees who have created a mechanism for acting on their vision in ways that deliver measurable results.
Nominees who exhibit innovation, leadership and impact in their chosen field.
Nominees whose Jewish values and universal regard for humanity inspire and serve as a model for future generations.
How to Present Your Nominee:
Identify your nomination team on the nomination forms. You will need a Nominee, a Nominator, and three additional References. The Charles Bronfman Prize encourages Nominators to collaborate with their Nominee to present a strong, well-informed nomination.
The Nominator writes the letter of nomination and should be someone who is well acquainted with the candidate and can broadly attest to his/her suitability as a candidate against the selection criteria. S/he is the point of contact between the Prize and the nomination and must be available for possible follow-up inquiries throughout the selection process and willing to take responsibility for submitting the completed nomination package. The letter of nomination should present the nominee and broadly attest to his/her suitability as a candidate against the evaluation criteria outlined below.
The three additional letters of reference should come from colleagues both inside and outside the Nominee’s organization, and be used as an opportunity to reflect upon the qualifications and global impact of the Nominee against the evaluation criteria. Only three letters of reference will be accepted. Please note that, if more than three letters of reference are submitted, only the first three listed on the nomination form will be acknowledged and forwarded for judging deliberations.
Nominators and References must be someone other than the Nominee, or his/her family member.
The Nomination letter and References combine to illustrate that the nomination addresses each of the selection criteria:
- • In what context, and for how long, have you known the nominee?
- • What makes your Nominee’s innovation and vision for change unique within their
chosen field? - • Has your Nominee created new pathways through their leadership and guidance? Is s/he connected to the larger field in which s/he works and recognized as a leader both within the organization and globally?
- • How have the endeavors of your Nominee demonstrated measurable impact qualitatively and quantitatively? Has their effectiveness been broadly endorsed?
- • What manifestation of your Nominee’s Jewish values and universal regard for humanity do you believe will inspire and serve as a model for future generations?
All documents must be provided in English. A signed translation is acceptable.
Nominators are responsible for submitting the complete Nomination package consisting of:
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• Signed Nomination forms (see above tab or click here)
- • Signed Nomination letter
- • Three additional signed letters of reference
- • Curriculum Vitae
- • Proof of age. Nominees must be under 50 years of age by January 13, 2012.
- • Copy of birth certificate or passport page is acceptable.
- • Only include materials requested. If supplemental materials are required, we will be
in touch.
