Description
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 World of Children Awards. The World of Children Award program was created to recognize and elevate those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of children in the USA and across the globe, regardless of political, religious or geographical boundaries. These courageous leaders recognize that our children are the world’s most important asset. Their stories are heroic. The World of Children Award honors these leaders and grants them funds to support the proven, high-impact programs they have created for children. These Awards ensure that more children’s lives will be touched, improved and changed forever. There are three award categories:
1) Humanitarian Award – minimum grant of $50,000
The Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the areas of social services, education or humanitarian services. Nominee must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to children’s opportunities to be safe, to learn and to grow:
- Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay;
- Nominee must have been doing this work for a minimum of 10 years;
- Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.
2) Health Award – minimum grant of $50,000
The Health Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences:
- Nominee must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to the
IMPROVED HEALTH of children;
- Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay;
- Nominee must have been doing this work for a minimum of 10 years;
- Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.
3) Youth Award – minimum grant of $25,000
The Award recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children:
- Nominee must be under the age of 21 by the nomination submission deadline;
- Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded;
- Nominee must have been doing this work for a minimum of three years by the nomination submission deadline of April 1, 2014.
Eligibility
- Nominees must have full knowledge that they are being nominated. We strongly recommend that the person you are nominating and the
related organization assist you in completing the nomination form
- Nominees must be available to participate in the Annual Award Ceremonies held in New York City, USA on November 6, 2014. Travel and
accommodations will be arranged and paid for by World of Children Award
- Nominees must be nominated for one Award only. Individuals submitted for multiple categories will be disqualified
- Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing. The organization must be able to receive grant funds if Awarded.
World of Children Award excludes any work designed to specifically advance any one religion or political position. The Board of Governors of the World of Children Award reserves the right to exclude nominations it deems to be religious or political in nature.
Deadline: 01 April 2014
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