Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards
Forecasted
Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards support individuals and organizations whose innovative work breaks down barriers, challenges negative perceptions of blindness, and inspires blind people to achieve new heights.
Funder: National Federation of the Blind
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Cash awards
Summary: Recognizes individuals and organizations whose innovative work breaks down barriers, challenges negative perceptions of blindness, and inspires blind people.
Description
The Dr. Jacob Bolotin Awards recognize individuals and organizations that support blind people, create innovations, and advance the truth about blindness. Presented and funded by the National Federation of the Blind, with assistance from the Alfred and Rosalind Perlman Trust, the awards honor work that breaks down barriers, changes negative perceptions, and inspires blind people to achieve new heights.
The awards commemorate Dr. Jacob W. Bolotin (1888–1924), the world’s first physician who was blind from birth, who overcame significant barriers and supported and inspired others. Recognized work has spanned entrepreneurship, volunteering, filmmaking, writing, mathematics, technology development, art, teaching, nonprofit programs, and partnerships. Recipients receive cash awards presented annually at the federation’s national convention in July.
