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X PRIZE Foundation CEO nominated for Award

CRO Magazine nominated Dr. Peter H. Diamandis for a Corporate Responsibility CEO of the Year Award in the non-profit category.
In remembrance of Sir John Templeton, a pioneering member of our Vision Circle

November 29, 1912-July 8, 2008
"How little we know, how eager to learn."
– Sir John Marks Templeton
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters Announces FAA Grant to the X PRIZE Foundation to Spur Renewable Aviation Fuels and Technologies

“The race to refuel American aviation is on and our hope is that the X PRIZE will jump-start investment and spur innovation. It will be a competition that everyone wins, because a breakthrough in alternative jet fuels is a potential game-changer that could bring lower airline fuel costs, greater U.S. energy independence, and cleaner air.”

-Mary Peters
U.S. Secretary of Transportation