10/04/2010
Updated the Our Board section with member's portraits. Additionally, changes are made to the Donation Form page to clarify manual methods of pledging a donation.
09/03/2010
Updated the Application, Selection and Policy page to reflect concerns of anonymity of papers rectified by the board. Additionally, changes are made to the Application Form page to clarify manual methods of submission and application deadline.
01/02/2010
The Brian M. Keenan Prize website is completed, and launched at www.keenanprize.com.
04/10/2009
The board voted unanimously to seek sponsorship under The Winnipeg Foundation. A plan was put in place to raise the $2500.00 required in order to open an account with The Winnipeg Foundation.
28/09/2009
The board met with The Winnipeg Foundation to collect information about attaining sponsorship.
13/09/2009
The board met to strategize regarding soliciting donations and discuss preliminary requirements to be taken care of before donations could be solicited and accepted. The possibility of seeking pledges was discussed, as well as possible contributors.
19/07/2009
The board met with Professor Keenan for brunch to seek permission to undertake the scholarship in his name. Permission granted! Particulars of the award were discussed.
12/07/2009
The first semi-formal meeting of the Board of Directors. Agreement reached regarding the official name of the prize. Means of publicizing the award, submission guidelines, and dispersments are discussed.
05/07/2009
The founders of the prize meet to discuss particulars of the award, and a commitment is made by each to contribute $250.00, for a total prize of $1250.00 before external contributions every year. Loose discussion surrounding the criteria for the award, adjudication between applicants, and the general philosophy of the award. General agreement that the award not be localized at the University of Winnipeg, but rather to set up a national award.
01/07/2009
Founders of the prize meet for the first time to discuss the possibility of starting a scholarship to honour Professor Keenan's commitment and contribution to philosophy, and to celebrate his impact on the lives he has touched.