Judd Jacobson Memorial Award

Established in 1992, the Judd Jacobson Memorial Award recognizes pursuit or achievement of a business entrepreneurial endeavor by a person with a physical disability or sensory impairment. The award recipient receives a special plaque, a $5,000 cash award to advance their entrepreneurial business endeavor and is honored at an event in November.

Nomination Deadline for 2009 is Friday, Sept. 4

Courage Center is seeking nominations for its 2009 Judd Jacobson Memorial Award, now through Friday, Sept. 4, 2009.

The award recipient should demonstrate entrepreneurial skill, financial need, exceptional personal commitment and have received little or no previous public recognition.  To be considered for the award, applicants must be at least 18 years of age and reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, or North or South Dakota. 

To apply, fill out this nomination form, save it to your computer, then e-mail it to Sue.Warner@CourageCenter.org. 

Or print and mail it to:
Judd Jacobson Memorial Award
Attn: Sue Warner
Courage Center
3915 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55422

If  if you have questions, please contact:
Sue.Warner@CourageCenter.org 
Ph.: 763.520.0263
Fax: 763.520.0562

 

Phone: 763.520.0263
Fax: 763.520.0562
Sue.Warner@CourageCenter.org

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More About the Jacobson Award

The Judd Jacobson Memorial Award is named for the late Minnesota business leader who became a quadriplegic as a result of a diving accident.  The award is administered by Courage Center, with funds made possible by Daniel J. Gainey, a lifelong friend of Jacobson.