Nominations are now open for Youth Activists, Individual Activists, Civil Society Organisations, and the newest category of Brave Philanthropy. Is there an activist, organisation or donor in your community or country that the world should know about? If so, we want to celebrate them!
Application Deadline: 21st September 2017.
Offered Annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: African countries
About the Award: The 2017 Nelson Mandela – Graça Machel Innovation Awards is celebrating the 12th year of recognising individuals and organisations for their excellence, innovation, and bravery in creating positive social change.
The Innovation Awards are part of the global SPEAK! campaign, which seeks to give a voice to everyone, everywhere. Led by CIVICUS through the Civic Space Initiative, SPEAK! and the Innovation Awards will together help celebrate, promote, and defend the voices of ordinary citizens in ensuring a more just and sustainable future for all.
Category of Award: One award will be conferred in each of the following categories:
Type: Contest
Eligibility: The Awards will recognise outstanding activists, organisations and donors whose work demonstrates innovative or bold approaches, perseverance in the face of challenges, significant reach, and measurable impact.
In addition to the above Category Definitions, the following eligibility requirements apply for all nominations:
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: Award winners of the Youth, Individual and Organisation categories will be awarded a prize package worth approximately US$4,550.00. This includes:
ii. The Award winner of the Brave Philanthropy category will receive a registration fee waiver for ICSW 2017.
iii. Any costs or fees not specifically listed above will be borne by Award winners.
iv. Award winners must confirm their intent to attend ICSW on or before 11:59pm (GMT+2) on 6 November 2017.
v. If one or more of the Awards can not be physically presented to the winners at ICSW 2017 due to circumstances beyond CIVICUS’ control, those Awards will be presented in absentia
How to Apply:
Submit your nominations, including self-nominations, now by clicking here.
Visit the Program Webpage for Details
Award Providers: CIVICUS
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