The deadline for submissions to the SAGE Commission Awards Programme has been extended by one week from July 31 to Wednesday, August 7.To date, 284 submissions have been sent in through the commission’s website at www.sagecommission.bm.Commission Chairman Brian Duperreault said: We’re impressed with the number and quality of the submissions we’ve received, and appreciate the time an effort they represent.“With the release of the SAGE Commission’s interim report, we’d like to offer the public a chance to have a good look at its findings and recommendations, and possibly use them as a catalyst for additional ideas for streamlining Government, contributing to greater efficiency, enhancing accountability, and providing better service to the public through privatisation.“We’re particularly interested in hearing from the younger members of our community,” he added.“A young person’s fresh perspective can offer startling and innovative ways of looking at things. The result can be truly creative solutions.”Funded by the private sector, four awards, each with a value of $2,500, will be awarded for the best idea for reducing the cost of running the Bermuda Government.The categories include best submission from a Government employee, a member of the public; a young person between the ages of 18 to 25 years; and a youth under the age of 18 years.An award of $10,000 will be given to the best submission overall.The link to the submissions page of the SAGE Commission web site is https://sagecommission.bm/contact-us/.Submissions may also be hand delivered to the SAGE Commission, c/o Suite Solutions, 3rd Floor, New Venture House, 3 Mills Creek Road, Pembroke.