The Prize acknowledges the most significant innovations of the region in the fields of social, entrepreneurial, cultural, and scientific development. Latin American projects that with great creativity and effort transform the world into a better place.

It is a fact that globalization is transforming the world as we know it, within the family, work and State. The speed with which these changes are taking place, demands new attitudes in each of these scenarios, while ensuring that the values and principles around which the new daily life takes place are not neglected. Needed are new educational models and pedagogy, abandoning dogmatism, where democratic principles, respect for others, research, and new ways prevail.

We must stimulate and disseminate the flourishing Latin talent in subjects other than the traditional fields of music and some sports, focusing its capacity of global innovation on scientific themes of competitiveness, sustainable development, design or education – fields essential to worldwide development.

A massive dissemination platform will be created at the regional level through media partners’ agreements with local press, radio, and TV as well as regional cable TV.

The prize will be awarded to individuals or companies, who made significant innovative and creative contributions during the evaluation period. Participants can also be sons or daughters of citizens of a Latin American country residing in other countries.

Education
For those who understand that education is the most important tool to build a society formed by free and conscientious citizens.

Science and Technology
For those who contribute to the improvement and transformation of society through technology and scientific discoveries.

Design
For those who understand that design is not only appearance but also integration, spirit, and a way of organizing things in a more efficient and harmonious way.

Sustainability and Ecology
In a world threatened by global warming and a scarcity of natural resources, qualified for this prize will be those whose objective is the care and maintenance of the environment and the world our children will inherit.

Community Development
For those who contribute to improve the workings of State and society, promoting respect for human rights and common good. 

Enterprise and Industry
For those who contribute to society´s productive sector within the framework of a globalized world, aspiring for greater competitiveness but ensuring respect for the worker´s rights.

The winner of each category will receive US$40,000.

Fill out the registration form. You can also call 1 809 541 5331 ext. 4322 or through the contact form included here.

Tours throughout several Latin American countries will be taken by innovators to speak about their innovations.

New innovative projects can apply.

The first award ceremony will take place in the Dominican Republic. Each version will be held in a different country of the region.

Professionals chosen from various scientific fields. Two from Latin America and one from another region.

March 2011