Christopher Columbus Chairman’s Award
The Christopher Columbus Chairman’s Award has been presented, as merited, to a team whose community service or recognized innovation was of particular note. It was most recently presented in 2013.
Saltwater Marshals Ripley’s Aquarium Myrtle Beach, SC Problem: Disappearing salt marshes and the need for alternative energy sources. Solution: A tidal mill using the ocean’s tides to generate energy and an environmental education program. In 2006 the Board of Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation added a new award, named for the Foundation’s late […]
A.C.M.E. Disaster Masters Memorial Park Middle School Fort Wayne, IN Problem: Disaster preparedness needs to be communicated to citizens of the community. Solution: Send home information with students (pamphlet), put up billboards, make TV and radio commercials and place ads in the newspapers. Inspired by the plight of so many who have been affected by […]
The Chade Bag Edward W. Stitt New York, NY Problem: There is a huge disparity in size among middle-school students, spanning a foot and a half in height and 100 pounds in weight, which can cause problems for some students not being able to see the blackboard and teacher. Solution: An inflatable backpack that folds […]
