The John P. McNulty Prize recognizes the boldness that Aspen fellows are bringing to bear on the foremost social, economic and political challenges of our time. The winner will receive $100,000 to further his or her project; a $10,000 award will be made to each finalist.
“Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now." -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Submissions are made using an online application portal (currently closed for 2012). Review the application guidelines.
Applicants are asked to make a written statement of the project, address its creativity, impact and lasting contribution and present supporting materials. Videos are encouraged but not required. Entries are judged on each of the following criteria:
Creativity
How does the project reflect innovative or unique approaches to addressing issues/solving problems? How is the implementation exceptional?
Impact
Describe the impact of your project on individuals and/or the community. Indicate the criteria used for measuring your project’s achievements. Where possible, include number of people reached, financial impact and organizations helped. Describe the framework by which you are assessing your impact.
Sustainability / Lasting Contribution
Please explain the financial structure of your project, how is it funded and how will it be sustained? What is the potential for and/or evidence of the long term impact of this project? What is your vision for the future? What are the next steps? Is there evidence that your project can serve as a prototype for others?
