Nomination Process

Thank you for considering a submission to The Charles Bronfman Prize 2010. As the nomination process requires a significant commitment of time and energy on your part, we encourage you to review the guidelines and forms carefully before proceeding.

The Charles Bronfman Prize is an award which celebrates humanitarian endeavor across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Past recipients have distinguished themselves through their work in genetics, the environment, medical education, humanitarian relief and the transformation of public education. 

We are looking for 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:

• Today’s Jewish heroes whose values and regard for humanity serve as an inspiration for the next generations.
• 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; and,
• Nominees who exhibit innovation, leadership and impact in their chosen field.
• 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 had their 50th birthday by the close of the nomination period.

Nominators from distinguished international institutions (including universities, scientific institutions, medical centers, the public sector, the non-profit sector, religious institutions, community leaders, and philanthropists) have helped identify qualified nominees. In turn, Judges of the Prize have been privileged to consider hundreds of qualified nominations from around the globe -- young women and men whose diverse range of humanitarian efforts includes ground-breaking applications of medicine and science, education, human rights, conflict resolution, community development and compassionate care.

The Charles Bronfman Prize recognizes Jewish humanitarians whose work, while inspired by personal Jewish values, is of universal benefit to all people.

The tabs above provide detailed information on each aspect of the nomination process and the forms you will need to submit your nomination. Should you have any questions, please contact us by clicking here.