Copper Black Award for Creative Achievement
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CREATIVITY (Cre-a-ti-vi-ty) Originality of thought, expression (Random House Dictionary of the English Language).
Copper Black was a Mensan who valued creativity. In her will she left a legacy funding a special annual award to recognize an outstanding creative achievement by a member of American Mensa, Ltd.
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You're a teacher in a poor school district. You've come up with a low-cost but exciting way of getting your students to learn. How did you do it?
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You're a machinist. Instead of doing the same thing you've been doing for years, you've come up with a new product or method that saves your company money.
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You're a lawyer. Your case looks hopeless, but you came up with a novel argument and voila! You've brought new insight to the process.
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Maybe you're a surgeon with four fingers, and you've devised a novel way of handling a scalpel.
If you're an American Mensan and you've done anything like this, you're eligible for the Copper Black Award. Read the guidelines and the FAQ, then submit your application. For more information, contact the Foundation Director.
If you're a member of a different national Mensa or a member of Mensa International, Ltd., you're eligible for the The Copper Black International Award for Creative Achievement.
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