Each year, the Sapling Foundation gives 3 Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) prizes to individuals whose work has the potential to have an impact on the future of the planet.

Winners of the TED prize receive the opportunity to be granted support to leverage their efforts towards the sustainable and widespread benefit of the global community. The TED community network will provide pathways, connections, and logistical tools to the recipients. The goal is to assist them to facilitate their future work most effectively. The Sapling Foundation also donates US$100,000 for implementation of the work of each winner.

Winners are likely to have abilities in at least one of the following areas:

• Invention;
• Creativity;
• Vision;
• Leadership;
• Persuasion; and
• Determination.

Click here to view nomination procedures.

The deadline for application is July 15 2009.

The candidates are selected through the TED panel of official nominators, as well as a limited number of public nominations. These public nominations will require supporting documentation described in detail in the nomination form.

Click here to read about previous winners.

Architecture for Humanity Year In Review 2006, December 27 2006, and the TED website on December 18 2008.