Nomination Forms

Gamechanger Award Nomination Form

To be awarded to the faculty member or researcher who invented the most impactful product introduced to the market.  The invention must have been translated into a new or improved technology, product or service which has been put into public use and has (a) improved societal well-being, (b) provided economic benefit to the region or state, and/or (c) advanced scientific understanding in their field.

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Disruptive Research Award Nomination Form

To be awarded to the faculty member or researcher who engaged in use-inspired research that has not yet been translated into real world applications but has demonstrated exceptional novelty and discovery with strong potential to be developed into new or improved technologies, products, and/or services that will improve lives.

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Best Startup Award Nomination Form

To be awarded to the faculty member or researcher who founded the best new company – utilizing UC research – that addresses societal needs.

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Community Changemaker Award Nomination Form

To be awarded to a private sector leader or organization that has contributed significantly to improving social and economic prosperity by supporting UC‘s innovation enterprise.

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Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Form

To be awarded to a faculty member or researcher whose career accomplishments include multiple innovations that have led to long-term positive impacts on the lives of others and is an inspiring influence for aspiring UC inventors and entrepreneurs.

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