Tom a Finalist for the Creativity In Motion Prize

Tom was a national finalist for the Thatcher Hoffman Smith "Creativity In Motion" Award for 2007. The Thatcher Hoffman Smith Prize, established in 2002, is a biennial prize honoring the creative process, Creativity in Motion. This prize celebrates a visionary creative work in process, recognizing the power of original thought and expression in possibly enriching the world around us. The work or project must be under way at the time of application. This prize is open to all fields of creativity, including, but not limited to, the arts, cultural affairs, education and science. The award of $40,000 is available to U.S. citizens and can be used in any way the recipient chooses. The prize is administered by the University of Oklahoma's College of Arts and Sciences. Tom's work in creativity and civic engagement and the Creative America Project were considered for the prize.