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The Winston Gordon Award is awarded for significant advances in, or
applications of, technology in the field of blindness and visual impairment.

Established by The Canadian National Institute for the Blind 1988


WINSTON GRAHAM GORDON THE MAN
Winston Gordon, the son of a railway freight agent, was born on August 2,
1901 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Although he lost his vision in early childhood, he became a successful
entrepreneur and industrialist, and founded his own very successful
business, the Steel Fabricating and Welding Company Limited.

Throughout his life, Winston Gordon shared his success with the people of
Hamilton.  For more than 25 years, he volunteered his time and talent to
the work of The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) where his
skills as a leader and role model were invaluable.

His generosity to others who were blind is well documented.  He always
supported practical projects and technological devices that blind people
needed.  In 1976, the Government of Canada recognized the value and
importance of Winston Gordon's contributions by appointing him a Member of
the Order of Canada.

Winston was a quiet man with a lively sense of humour. The CNIB is proud to
recognize and share world-wide his thoughtful and caring generosity through
the establishment of the Winston Gordon Award.


THE AWARD
The Winston Gordon Award is sponsored and administered by The Canadian
National Institute for the Blind.

The Award is given for significant advancements in, or applications of,
technology that are demonstrated to provide useful benefits to people who
are blind or visually impaired.

With the prior written consent of The Canadian National Institute for the
Blind, the award logo may be used as a promotional, marketing, or public
relations tool by the winner.

- The award consists of a two-troy-ounce 24-carat gold medal and C $15,000.
- The award will be presented annually, except for any year in which the
Selection Committee determines there is no suitable candidate nominated.


ELIGIBILITY
- There is no restriction regarding age or citizenship.
- The significant advances in, or applications of, technology must have
occurred within 10 years of nomination.  The device or applications must
have a documented benefit to people who are blind or visually impaired.
- The award may be presented to an individual, group, or organization,
including corporations and academic institutions.
- The device or application must be broadly distributed and accepted by
people who are blind, or visually impaired.


NOMINATIONS
- Nominations may be made by anyone, including the nominee, and must be
received by The Canadian National Institute for the Blind by April 1.


For further information, contact:
Chair, Winston Gordon Award Selection Committee
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind
1929 Bayview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada    M4G 3E8
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Fax: (416) 480-7000
Or visit the CNIB Web site at: www.cnib.ca