Judd Jacobson Memorial Award
An annual award presented by Courage Kenny Foundation to a person with a physical disability or sensory impairment who has an entrepreneurial business endeavor.
About the Award:
Established in 1992, the Judd Jacobson Memorial Award recognizes the pursuit or achievement of a business entrepreneurial endeavor by a person with a disability. The award recipient receives a $5,000 cash award to advance their business endeavor. The award recipient should demonstrate entrepreneurial skill and spirit, determination, financial need, exceptional personal commitment and have received little or no public recognition.
The Award is named for Judd Jacobson, a Minnesota business leader who became a quadriplegic as a result of a diving accident in 1943. The award exemplifies the business entrepreneurial spirit of Judd Jacobson who was a committed, creative and innovative spirit in both his vocational and avocational endeavors. Funds for the Award are made possible by a gift from the late, Daniel J. Gainey, a lifelong friend of Judd Jacobson.
Eligibility:
– have a physical disability or sensory impairment;
– demonstrate pursuit or achievement of an entrepreneurial business endeavor;
-The desired or current business must be one that will be ongoing with a forecasted future
– be 18 years of age or older, and
– reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota or South Dakota.
Individuals and groups are welcome to apply for the award. Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute and/or Courage Kenny Foundation employees are not eligible.
Selection process:
To be considered for the Award, nominees, or their nominators, must complete a nomination form and clearly specify how the money will be used to further their business endeavor. Nominees may attach supplementary information to support their nomination, including a biography/resume, letters of recommendation, a business plan, and any other supporting information. Finalists may be asked to come to Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute for an interview. The recipient and runners up will be notified of the selection committee’s decision shortly after the interview.
Return nomination form and supporting materials by Friday, September 4, 2015 to:
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Lindsay Kedzuf
Courage Kenny Foundation
3915 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis, MN 55422
Phone: 612-775-2584
2015 Judd Jacobson Memorial Award
NOMINATION FORM
Date:
Name: Age:
Address:
E-mail: Phone 1:
Education Background:
Vocational History:
Describe the nature and extent of the nominee’s physical disability or sensory impairment. When and how did the nominee acquire his/her physical disability or sensory impairment?
NOMINATOR
Who is making this nomination? Self Other
If other, please complete this section. If self, please skip.
Name: E-mail:
Organization:
Address:
Work Phone: Mobile Phone:
Relationship to Nominee:
How did you learn of this award?
May we contact you for more information? Yes No
ABOUT THE NOMINEE AND THE NOMINEE’S BUSINESS
Explain the nominee’s desired or current business entrepreneurial venture. Include the following information: details about when the business venture started or will start, current or estimated potential revenue, current or potential customer base, strengths and weaknesses of the business and a current sources of financing.
Does the business have a website? If so, what is it? If not, what are the plans for creating an online presence?
How would the Judd Jacobson award help the nominee succeed?
Why should the nominee receive the Judd Jacobson Award?
How did you learn of this award?
OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS PLAN
this section should be completed by nominee
What is the product or service being sold and who is your potential customer?
What does or will the product or service cost your customers?
How will potential customers learn about this business?
How will you determine when the business is successful?
What are some of the concerns or questions relating to starting or growing the business and how do you plan to address them?
Please attach/include supplementary information to support this application, like a resume, letters of recommendation, news clippings or a business plan.