2012 Fund Innovation Award
Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Below and in the "Downloads" box on the right-hand side of this page you will find the eligibility criteria for the 2012 Innovation Award. A Word template of the application is also located in the "Downloads" box.  If you do not have Microsoft Word, you may use the HTML application and fax the application to us! 

Applications must be received by January 18, 2012, in order to be eligible for entry.   Before you start your application, please read the information below. 

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Applications must contain information on completed initiatives, products, or programs that are innovative, timely, and effective. Entries can include, but are not limited to, innovative risk management programs, manuals, videos, newsletters, training modules, etc.


  1. It is important to make the distinction between this award and the Fund's Loss Prevention Grant Program. Innovation Awards are not grants for desired loss prevention or other future initiatives. Learn more about the Fund's Loss Prevention Grant Program. 

  2. To be considered for the Fund's Innovation Award, the Fund member must participate in one of the following Fund Programs:

    1. Workers' Compensation,
    2. Unemployment Compensation, and/or
    3. Property and Liability (Auto Liability, General Liability, School Professional Liability, and/or Property)

  3. The application must have superintendent or executive director approval.

  4. The member must retain membership in at least one of the Fund’s programs for all of Fund Year 2011-12 (September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012). If the award recipient discontinues membership in this period, it agrees to reimburse the TASB Risk Management Fund for all award monies received.

  5. Entries will be evaluated on cost effectiveness, originality, transferability, and the ability to address needs at the overall member level.

  6.  Previous winning entries are not eligible.

  7. Members who submitted and were selected to receive the 2011 Innovation Award are not eligible for 2012 Innovation Award entry.

  8. Any previous winning entry is not eligible to reapply.

  9. Award entries received after the deadline are not eligible and will not be considered.

  10. Multiple applications for separate entries may be submitted for consideration.

Questions?

Contact us!

Melissa Cannon: 800.482.7276, ext. 7245

Allison Kaminsky: 800.482.7276, ext. 2275