LIVE UNITED Social Innovation Prize
Note: Voting has ended and winners will be announced on December 1st at Metro United Way’s Community Pep Rally!
The LIVE UNITED Social Innovation prize, presented by Ernst & Young, is designed for changemakers in Kentuckiana who are prepared to put their ideas into action. Prizes totaling $25,000 will be awarded to the innovators who gain the most support from the community.
That’s right - it means it was up to YOU to vote on which innovations should win! Voting is over now, but votes were cast by making a contribution through the innovation’s ChipIn widget, displayed on the innovation’s web page on this site.
Which innovation would you like to learn more about? Read more and view their videos using the links below.
Want to see how the competition is going? Use this link to see totals for the finalists.
SoCiaL InNovAtiOn = YOUTH Leadership, Empowerment & Community Engagement!
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Muscle Mover Clinic helps children gain independence!
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Art both inspires and empowers at the Weber Gallery.
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Breaking New Grounds turns waste into wealth.
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Connecting medical professionals, students and parishioners to offer health support.
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Education and successful integration of the entire family for immigrants and refugees.
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East Meets West: Mobile farmers market unites California Neighborhood.
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Metro United Way wants to encourage and support the work of 21st century innovators who achieve lasting social change through a new invention, a different approach, a more effective use of known technologies or strategies, or a combination of these.
The purpose of this competition is to attract social innovations and to highlight the benefits of innovative approaches to solving social problems.
A total of four prizes will be awarded: a grand prize of $10,000 and three $5000 prizes will be awarded to the four finalists who attract the most donations to their innovations. Prizes are for expenses directly related to the implementation of the innovation, and will help attract funding and other resources and support.
Finalists will be offered nurturing and support to incubate their solutions. All finalists will be connected to a learning of mentors and advisors with whom the finalist may meet regularly. The learning community will be empowered to connect the finalists with additional resources for advice, training, and support.
