We appreciate you taking a couple of minutes to nominate a young social innovator (under the age of 28) who has lived in California, but is making an impact anywhere in the world. This referral form allows you to nominate Westly Prize applicants for the upcoming Westly Prize.
Thank you kindly for bringing them to our attention!
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Innovators may apply as individuals or as teams of up to four members. If you are applying as a team, at least 50% of the team must meet ALL eligibility requirements (i.e., at least one member of a two-person team, and at least two members of a three- or four-person team).
- Age: Under age 28 by the end of the current calendar year.
- Founder or co-founder is available to present in Palo Alto, CA January, 20, 2024.
- Residence: Live, work, or attend school in California, or come from California and attend school elsewhere
- Role: Creator/founder or co-creator/founder
- Geographic scope of innovation: Any
- Issue Focus: Any, so long as the innovation addresses a community challenge and is grounded in a strong social purpose
- Stage of organization: Early-stage, but must have a working prototype
- Form of organization: Any; so long as social purpose is central
