Opportunity for USA startups to pitch visionary ideas related to global commerce to a vast network of business people. Participants in the challenge will respond to one or more questions that global businesses must address in today's digital age. Focus areas include: customer loyalty and conversion, digital payments, and t...

Awards of $3,500 to Nevada folk and traditional artists who are masters of their trades and demonstrate excellence in practice and teaching to preserve the heritage of their families and communities. A community can be any group that shares the same tribal heritage, ethnicity, religious belief, national origin, occupation...

Awards to New Mexico businesses and other for-profits for exceptional success and growth in a short amount of time. Applicants must represent locally-owned businesses. Awards will be publicized online and in print, and a ceremony will be held in the Fall of 2018 to celebrate the recipients.

Awards to Colorado women for outstanding achievements in business in the Denver metropolitan area. Award winners will be selected based on the criteria of entrepreneurship, community leadership, innovation, and professional accomplishment. Recognition is offered in the categories of lifetime achievement and small or large ...

Award to a USA nonprofit organization that demonstrates excellence in innovation. The award is intended to honor organizations that utilize innovative practices to improve their performance. The judges will also consider the amount of promise an organization shows to further leverage the discipline of innovation based on w...

Awards valued at $5,500 to outstanding New Mexico elementary school teachers to recognize excellence in teaching. Nominations are currently being accepted on behalf of Kindergarten through 5th-grade teachers. Award recipients will receive a cash prize of $1,500, assorted gifts from New Mexico businesses, and $4,000 toward...

Award of $500 and additional benefits to a South Carolina K-12 teacher to recognize the outstanding integration of agricultural principles in the regular curriculum. Nominations are invited on behalf of teachers who have implemented a lesson, unit, or project about the importance of fiber or food industries in the previous...

Award of $1,000 to a Vermont educator to recognize outstanding contributions to humanities education in grades 6 through 12. Examples of eligible humanities subjects include, but are not limited to, history, literature, language, and social studies. Nominations are invited on behalf of an educator who: -Inspires his or...

Awards to USA public school educators who are members of the funding source association to recognize and reward excellence in teaching. This prestigious award program promotes advocacy for the profession and honors public education and the dedicated members of the sponsoring association. Criteria for national awards includ...

Awards of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International museums to recognize excellence in museum exhibits that interpret the history of technology, engineering, and industry to the general public. Winning exhibits, in addition to being well designed and produced, should raise pertinent historical issues. Artifacts and im...

Awards to USA and Canada language arts educators in eligible regions to acknowledge published research-based works that promote the development of English Language Arts teachers. Eligible works may be from any educational level, scope, or setting. Studies eligible for consideration are those published between January 1, 20...

Awards of $7,500 and one award of $15,000 to recognize outstanding USA K-12 and college educators who have brought creativity and passion to their classrooms as they teach students about entrepreneurship and the free enterprise system. These awards will be given to teachers at the elementary, junior high school, high scho...

Fellowships of $3,500 to North Dakota professional artists to support artistic and career advancement. Applications are invited from artists demonstrating outstanding artistic ability and talent seeking to further their career and strengthen their artistic skills. Eligible disciplines include dance, literature, music, thea...

Awards of $750 and $1,000 to New York early-career and student-age composers (up to age 30). Awards are intended to recognize and encourage promising New York State composers for compositions of concert music for one to seven performers, in any combination of instruments, electronic or digital instruments, and/or solo voic...

Awards to Georgia active family farms to recognize contributions to the preservation of the state’s agricultural history. Applications are invited from family farms that have been in operation for over a century. Farms may receive special recognition in the following award categories: Centennial Heritage Farm Award: ...

Award to a Massachusetts individual to recognize outstanding commitment and contributions to the communities of Cheshire, Savoy, or Adams through either volunteer or paid work. The selected awardee will designate a nonprofit to receive a cash award on their behalf. The Margery and William Barrett Public Service Award i...

Prizes starting at $100 to USA and international youth teams ages 4-18 to help solve a real life problem. Students will enter a competition and present innovative ideas on improving personal health through wellness and healing. This annual competition inspires youth from around the world to use creativity, kindness, and c...

Awards to USA and Canada K-12 teachers and educators in multiple states and provinces to recognize outstanding contributions to earth sciences education. Nominations are invited on behalf of exemplary teachers who have made positive contributions to pre-college education. The Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Awards pr...

Award to a Colorado teacher to recognize outstanding dedication to foreign language education. This award seeks to elevate teachers who are dedicated to the instruction and advocacy of foreign languages and to promote a greater public profile of the foreign language teaching profession. This program also recognizes best pr...

Awards to Alaska organizations and individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to environmental stewardship. Nominations are invited on behalf of those who have furthered the goals of the conservation movement within the state. Nominations are being accepted for the following categories: -Life...

Awards to New Mexico nonprofit organizations to recognize outstanding philanthropic work in the counties of Santa Fe, Mora, Los Alamos, San Miguel, Rio Arriba, and Taos. Nominations are encouraged for nonprofits demonstrating exemplary contributions to their local communities. Award Categories: Courageous Innovatio...

Awards to California individuals to recognize outstanding leadership in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors. The purpose of this program is to support and recognize individuals who have worked on innovative solutions to address critical issues within the state. Nominees may work in any field, such as health, educatio...

Awards to Delaware PreK-12 teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of classroom education. Please note that school districts and charter schools must conduct an internal nomination and review process for the district-level awards; district-level winners will then be nominated for the state-level awar...

Awards to New Mexico nonprofits and for-profit executives to recognize outstanding business leadership. This program seeks to recognize the achievements and contributions of dynamic individuals who have excelled in the business or nonprofit sectors. Nominees will be evaluated on their professional achievement, contribution...

Awards of $500 and $1,500 to Vermont teen writers between the ages of 13 to 19 for a short speech on the topic of correcting the lack of equal rights for American citizens. This award is intended for compositions that reflect the young writers' own original thinking and writing. Winning essays will answer the following ...

Awards of $1,000 to Illinois libraries, library consortiums, non-library institutions, groups, and individuals for superior librarianship. The winner is chosen among the nominees for consistent contribution and service to the library over the years, service that serves as a model for similar programs and activities, and th...

Award to a Wisconsin first-year teacher to recognize outstanding education in the English language arts discipline. Nominations are invited for teachers who demonstrate a commitment to the profession, excellent contributions in language arts education, and good relationships with other staff members and the community. ...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding service to history education at a college or university. Nominations will be considered on behalf of individuals affiliated with two-year, four-year, and graduate schools and programs. The selected individual will be recognized for outstanding adv...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual history teacher to recognize outstanding mentorship at a graduate level. Nominations are accepted on behalf of individuals affiliated with both two-year and four-year institutions. The purpose of this award is to recognize history teachers who have successfully taught, in...

Prizes of $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International new media projects that combine digital technology and history. The nonresidential prize will be awarded for innovative projects that are open to the public and reflect critical, rigorous, and thoughtful engagement. Recipients will expected to use the prize funds for the ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and academic institutions to recognize sustained efforts and initiatives to recruit and retain underrepresented ethnic and racial groups in the historical professions. Awardees will receive a certificate of recognition that specially honors their efforts to secure and su...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group for contributions to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Nominations are accepted for a broad range of contributions to the field. This could include, for example, work as an administrator for a public history agency or group (such as a hist...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International group to recognize outstanding contributions to K-12 history education. Nominations are invited on behalf of a group which has contributed to elementary, middle, and secondary history education including specific initiatives and career contributions.

Award of $45,000 to a USA playwright in recognition of an unproduced new play that is unique, truthful, and fearless. Applications are encouraged from playwrights of color, first-time playwrights, and playwrights of diverse gender identifications. Funding is intended for unproduced plays that are not mainstream and that de...

Grants to USA colleges, universities, and nonprofits engaged in educational or research activities to support early-career faculty members who demonstrate a strong potential to advance science and academia. This award is given to faculty who are likely to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead ...

Award of $60,000 and awards of $5,000 to Canada authors for producing outstanding literary nonfiction books published between October 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018. Nominations must be made by the book publisher. All titles must be in English, though translations are acceptable, as well as books originally published in ot...

Awards of $3,000 to USA, USA Territories, Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean Islands youth (ages 13 to 22) to recognize outstanding environmental leadership and advocacy. Applicants are judged based on the significance of their projects, as well as their leadership role in its creation and implementation. In addition to the ...

Awards to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for outstanding efforts that contribute to a better quality of life in the region. These awards will be given in various categories for work related to community solutions, advocacy strategies, anti-prejudice activities, and responsive philanthropic initiatives. Award categor...

Award to an Oklahoma PreK-12 teacher for outstanding contributions to the teaching profession. Nominees should be skillful teachers dedicated to providing quality classroom education. Strong candidates have the respect and admiration of colleagues, as well as the following qualities: 1. Is an expert in his or her field ...

Awards starting at $25,000 to recognize the founders of USA nonprofit social impact organizations that serve low and middle-income women and children. The organization's mission must have a primary objective related to improving health, education, esteem, or related to social reform. These Awards are intended to recogni...

Award to a Nova Scotia health and physical education teacher, supervisor, or administrator for the outstanding development of physical and health education. Nominations should describe how the nominee has shown leadership at the school, regional, board, or provincial levels and how this has impacted others.

Awards to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia women to recognize outstanding leadership in businesses and contributions to the community. The purpose of this award is to honor the most influential businesswomen in the Washington area. Nominations are invited on behalf of women representing every profession and industry....

Award of $10,000 to a Nebraska volunteer physician to recognize outstanding contributions to health care. Nominations are invited on behalf of outstanding physicians who have gone outside the scope of their practice to serve the community. The cash award will be gifted to a health-related nonprofit of the recipient’s cho...

Award to a North Carolina administrator to recognize exemplary contributions to enhancing school library media programs. Nominations are invited on behalf of those who have made sustained contributions to the implementation of an outstanding school library media program.

Award of $10,000 to an artist who was raised in, works in, or currently resides in a Southern USA State in recognition of his or her work that has contributed to a new understanding of art in the South. The prize recognizes the highest level of artistic achievement in any media. Artists from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, ...

Awards to Monterey County, California nonprofits and individuals to recognize outstanding contributions to the arts and to making the community better for local residents through the arts. Nominees may be professionals, volunteers, educators, philanthropists, or nonprofit organizations. All nominees receive a certifica...

Award of $1,000 to a Montana K-12 teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of earth science education. The selected recipient will be eligible for consideration for higher cash awards in the regional and national award pool. Applications are invited from exceptional teachers that promote and teach ear...

Awards to Nebraska individuals and groups for acts of kindness and good deeds that benefit local residents. Previous recipients have organized a food and clothing donation drive following a tornado, harvested crops for sick neighbors, and tilled a garden for an elderly friend. Award winners will be recognized at their loc...

Grants of $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that use and rely on pickup trucks to assist with their operations and better their community. Eligible applicants are volunteers and employees for charities that use Chevrolet Silverados, Ford F-150s, Dodge Rams, or GMC Sierras. The person who nominates the selected charity...

Awards to Alabama individuals, groups, and organizations for outstanding conservation efforts. The award program is intended to increase knowledge and awareness of conservation of natural resources, such as air, water, wildlife, soil, and forests, and to recognize those who excel in conservation efforts. Awards are give...