COLUMBUS Blue Society Award for Impactful Knowledge Transfer

Call for nominations is open, apply by 22 October 2017!

COLUMBUS are accepting nominations for the 1st COLUMBUS Blue Society Award for Impactful Knowledge Transfer. This award will highlight best practice examples of successful Knowledge Transfer, specifically those resulting in impactful uptake by end-users contributing to Blue Growth and the implementation of marine and maritime policies such as the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) in harmony with the principle of Blue Society. The Prize will be awarded to the proposal that is most focused on highlighting best practice examples of research which has been transferred to end usersand resulted in measurable impact, while supporting the Blue Society vision. The winner will be presented with a ticket to attend the prestigious and inspirational Pendulum Summit in Dublin, on 10-11 January 2018. The “Breakthrough to Brilliance” conference is the world’s leading business and self-empowerment summit, where leading inspirational minds from all industries and professions gather to stimulate disruptive, game-changing and visionary thinking. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered. Nominations can be for a person, a project or an initiative. You can nominate yourself, your own project and/or others. 

Complete the application form here by 22 October 2017.

For any questions, please contact the COLUMBUS Project Manager: Cliona Ní Cheallacháin (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)