2009 Fund Innovation Award Application Now On Line

by Ron Garza

A new school year is here! Thinking about what your district or educational entity is doing to mitigate or minimize risk? Did your district created a new campus-wide safety program for the upcoming school year? How about a campus produced training video? If so, why not showcase your creativity and innovation by applying for one of the Sixth Annual TASB Risk Management Fund Innovation Awards? Members in the Workers’ Compensation, Property/Casualty and/or Unemployment Compensation programs are eligible and welcome to apply. Entries−which can include manuals, newsletters, videos, and training−will be evaluated on cost effectiveness, originality, transferability, and the ability to address needs at the overall member level. Up to ten winners will be selected, based on program details, to receive a $1000 award to apply to their risk management programs. Feel like a trailblazer? Want to win $1000? Applying is quick and easy. All award entries must be received by January 16, 2009. So, read the information below to get started today!

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Some criteria change from year to year, so please take the time to read over the eligibility and selection criteria before starting the application process. This information is also contained on the application.

How can I apply?

Only typed and e-mailed or faxed applications will be accepted. You can fill out a MS Word application, or you may cut and paste an HTML version of the application into another application and fax it to us.

E-mail:

Fax:
800.580.6720, Attention: Stacy Hobbs

Any supporting documentation or materials, such as video tapes, CDs and DVDs may be mailed to the following address.

TASB Risk Management Fund, Attention: Stacy Hobbs
12007 Research Blvd.
Austin, TX 78759

Ready to Apply?

If so, all applications must be received by January 16, 2009, in order to be eligible. Award status notifications will be mailed in March 2009, and winners will be honored with their checks and awards at the 2009 TASB Risk Management Fund Members' Conference luncheon. Conference details will be posted by January 2009. Contact Stacy at 800.482.7276, extension 7233, for more information. Good Luck!