Rolex Seeks Entries To 12th Worldwide Awards For Innovative Projects

Siem Reap, Cambodia. Women spinning silk thread to make it smooth before weaving. Copyright: Rolex Awards/Xavier Lecoultre

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Rolex Seeks Entries To 12th Worldwide Awards For Innovative Projects

Article Summary

May 2, 2005 The Rolex watch company is calling for entries from around the world for the 2006 Rolex Awards – the 30th anniversary of this international, biennial initiative. Enterprising individuals of any age, nationality or background are invited to apply to the 12th cycle of this philanthropic programme that was created in 1976 to support groundbreaking projects in science and medicine; technology and innovation; exploration and discovery; the environment and cultural heritage.

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