Do you know of someone who has made an exceptional contribution to efforts to alleviate poverty in the developing world? Someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to make a positive difference to the lives and livelihoods of some of the worlds most marginalised and impoverished people??
The Guardian Achievements in International Development Award 2009 is sponsored by the Department for International Development and Marie Stopes International. The award aims to honour the unsung heroes of international development. And we need your nominations.
Nominations are welcome for individuals (not organisations) of any nationality and based anywhere in the world. Nominees for the Award will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- the extent to which their activities and achievements have had a demonstrable and positive impact on poverty alleviation – either directly or indirectly
- the sustainability of their achievements in terms of longevity, legacy and impact
- the extent to which the nominee's activities and achievements have changed social situations, public attitudes, structures or policies that may be behind the poverty, exclusion or disempowerment of the people affected
- the ways in which the nominee has demonstrated inspirational leadership.
After the deadline, 24 July 2009, a highly qualified judging panel will select a shortlist of five finalists. Descriptions of the five finalists will be featured on the Marie Stopes International site and you will be invited to vote for the candidate you think most deserves the award. The public voting process will run between 24 August – 25 September 2009.
The winner will be announced jointly with the winners of the Guardian International Development Journalism Competition 2009 at an awards ceremony on 19 November 2009 in London.
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