(UPDATED, March 19, with deadline extension to March 25)

Is one of your colleagues – or are you, yourself – making a big impact through innovation?

U.Va. Innovation is seeking nominations for the 2013 Edlich-Henderson Innovator of the Year Award through March 25. The awardee(s) will receive a $10,000 cash prize and formal recognition at a reception April 17.

Who’s Eligible?

Eligible nominees are current University of Virginia faculty, staff or students whose research discoveries are making a major impact on society.

Nominate by March 25

To nominate yourself or a colleague, simply submit a letter addressing the above criteria to U.Va. Innovation via:

• E-mail (preferred) to innovation@virginia.edu;
• Fax to 434-982-1583;
• U.Va. messenger mail to P.O. Box 400896; or
• Postal mail to 250 W. Main St., Suite 300; Charlottesville, VA 22902.

All nominations must be received by 11:59 p.m. on March 25. Anyone can nominate an individual or team for the Edlich-Henderson Innovator of the Year award.

For information about the award and to view past recipients, click here.