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In 2011, The Eisner Foundation will award the inaugural Eisner Prize and is currently soliciting nominations of individuals or non-profit organizations for this prestigious honor. I hope you'll consider nominating someone you know, or even applying yourself.

What is The Eisner Prize?
The Eisner Prize is a cash award of $100,000 given to an individual or a non-profit organization for excellence in uniting multiple generations, especially seniors and youth, to bring about positive and lasting changes in their community.

Sounds confusing. Can you give us an example of who might be eligible?
Potential examples could include a senior center and pre-school housed in the same building sharing a staff for maximum benefits for all; a program in which youngsters teach homebound seniors about online social networking in an effort to reduce the seniors' feelings of isolation; a community development program in which high-school kids and retirees work side-by-side to repair and build houses; or an academic who has published a thought-provoking study delineating the mutual self-interests between aging baby boomers and first-generation immigrant children. The possibilities are endless.

Why have we created The Eisner Prize?
We think there's a ton of good work being done out there in this country in uniting multiple generations for the betterment of our communities. The Eisner Prize is an attempt to identify that work, to reward it, and to see long-term if we can replicate it.

Who is eligible?
The Eisner Prize is a national award, open to anyone or any group working in the United States.

How much is the prize?
The Eisner Prize is $100,000, with no strings attached. Four other finalists will receive $5,000 each.

How do I apply?
Non-profit groups may self-nominate. Individuals need to be nominated by another person or organization. Nomination forms are available at www.eisnerfoundation.org/eisnerprize.

What's the timeline?
Nominations and applications are due by January 31, 2011. The prize will be awarded in the summer of 2011.

Where do I learn more?
Information is available at www.eisnerfoundation.org. You can also follow The Eisner Prize on Facebook.

from LA Culture Net