Genius of the Month

The Gabe Downey Genius of the Month Award celebrates the best in progressive and creative thinking. It is given out on a monthly basis to those who best demonstrate and uphold the tradition of brilliant thinking, ingenuity and self reliant problem solving. All lucky recipients receive a framed copy of their signed Genius of the Month certificate as well as all of the accolades that come along with it. They are also entered in the Genius of the Year running, which is announced in late December of each year.

Past Recipients:

June 2009: Moritz Fischer

Deserving feat: Advancement in the concept communication with a focus on overcoming language barriers.

GDGOTM awarder comment: After meeting Mortiz, Marc and Renzo, I knew these were people whom shared the same dream that we do here at the GDGOTM. After hearing of Moritz’s dedication to language and communication, it seemed only natural that I awarded the Genius of the Month award to our truly deserving Swiss brethren. Congratulations Moritz.

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May 2009: Brian Stanley and Josh Roux

Deserving feat: Advancement in the concept and creation of pizza making.

GDGOTM awarder comment: Both of these gentlemen have demonstrated independent, outside of the box thinking when it comes to creating, visualizing and making pizzas that both stimulate the mind and satisfy the appetite. They are truly deserving and will hopefully continue to inspire. Congratulations Brian and Josh.

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March 2009: Joel Pearson

Deserving feat: Introducing us to the double big mac.

GDGOTM awarder comment: This sandwich truly revolutionized the way we thought about fast food. Joel doesn’t claim to the be the inventor, and rightfully so, but sometimes it’s those that make the public aware of other people’s genius, that are the most deserving. Congratulations Joel.

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February 2009: Julie Miller

Deserving feat: Brilliantly applying quick thinking and common everyday resources to create a full proof dry erase board marker holder.

GDGOTM awarder comment: It takes an everyday person to just simply rest their markers on the top of the dry erase board, and merely hoping they don’t fall off. It takes a genius to construct a brilliant marker holder out of a plastic bag and a couple of push pins. MacGyver eat your heart out. Congratulations Julie.

Feel like you have what it takes to win this most coveted award? Email us and tell us why!