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Nomination/applications requested for 2009 Vision Award

The Champalimaud Foundation invites nominations and applications for the €1,000,000 António Champalimaud Vision Award. The deadline for submissions is December 31st 2008

The annual António Champalimaud Vision Award will be presented in 2009 to groups with outstanding contributions towards the prevention and alleviation of blindness and visual impairment, primarily in developing countries.

The award is directed to groups actively involved in fighting blindness and visual impairment in the field, and is based on the candidate’s accomplishments.

Candidates will be considered by a distinguished international jury for quality and distinction of their initiative; their achievements and measurable impact of their pursuit; and enduring amplifying effects of their activities.