Please note that the new nomination deadline is December 1, 2008. Atlas decided to make this change due to an increase in the number of nominations received in the last few years.
For his defense of freedom and dedication to liberty, Antony Fisher was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1988. Only weeks after this great honor was bestowed upon him, Sir Antony passed away. In 1990, through the generosity of his relatives and many friends, Atlas Economic Research Foundation established the Sir Antony Fisher International Memorial Awards to commemorate Fisher’s ideals and achievements.
The Fisher Awards recognize the institutes that published a book, magazine, report, monograph, or study that, in the opinion of the judges, made the greatest contribution to public understanding of the free society.
A panel of judges selects the publications deemed to have made the greatest contributions during the recent two years. Winning institutes receive financial awards for their operating budgets, and awards will be publicly announced at the Atlas Liberty Forum in April.
Separate Awards are given to:
Best Traditional Publication:
Young Institute (8 years or younger) – USD 10,000 cash prize
Established Institute (older than 8 years) – USD 5,000 cash prize
Best Magazine/Journal – USD 2,000 cash prize.
Rules & Deadline:
Nomination Deadline : December 1, 2008.
Books, reports, monographs, or studies published by independent nonprofit public policy research institutes may be nominated. 2009 entries must have a copyright date of 2007 or 2008. The entries do not have to be produced in English.
Publications commissioned by an institute, but published by another party (e.g., a trade press or a university press), are eligible for nomination.
Government-funded or government-sponsored studies are not eligible.
Magazines, journals, and newspapers (digital or hardcopy) may be nominated in the new category “Best Magazine/Journal.
Each application must consist of (a) a letter of nomination from the research institute’s director explaining why the publication deserves to win a Fisher Award (note: the nominating letter must be submitted in English, even if the entry is produced in another language), (b) two copies of the nominated publication, and (c) up to 20 pages of supporting material, such as letters, press coverage, etc. (can be in any language).
Institutes are encouraged to apply in all the three categories with one nomination per category.
Applications must be received by December 1, 2008. Send to: Ms. Yiqiao Xu, Director of Program Management, Atlas Economic Research Foundation, 2000 North 14th Street, Suite 550, Arlington, Virginia 22201, USA. For more information, contact Yiqiao Xu at 703-934-6969.
Previous Winners: 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, Lifetime Achievement Award
Judging Panel of the Fisher Awards
Books for Freedom – A History of the Fisher Awards (Available for Purchase)
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