Rolex is giving away $200,000 awards to five innovators

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For the past four decades, Rolex SA has been supporting trailblazing scientists and explorers through its Awards for Enterprise. This year it’s letting the rest of us help choose the recipients.

Since 1976 the Swiss watch giant has used the awards to honor five individuals working on projects that support work in science, health, technology, and exploration. Winners receive 200,000 Swiss francs (almost $200,000) to advance their projects, along with a Rolex chronometer and access to a network of mentors.

Now, for the first time, members of the public can vote on 10 finalists through the Rolex website, which profiles the applicants and the work they hope to accomplish. Voting is open from May 6 to June 12, with the winners announced on June 14. A jury of experts will take the public votes into consideration when making the final selection.

 

Full Story: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-21/rolex-awards-for-enterprise-are-opened-for-public-voting