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Nomination Form in PDF Format: http://womensection.woman.ch/images/forms/2015-nomination-form-en.pdf
http://womensection.woman.ch/index.php/en/nomination-guidelines
http://womensection.woman.ch/index.php/en/nomination-guidelines
Next
prize awards 2015
Awarded
since 1994 by WWSF Women's World Summit Foundation - an international,
non-profit, humanitarian NGO, serving the implementation of women’s and
children’s rights and the UN development agenda - the Prize (US$ 1000 per
laureate honors women and women's groups around the world exhibiting
exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the
quality of life in rural communities (403 prizes awarded so far). The Prize
aims to draw international attention to laureates' contributions to sustainable
development, household food security and peace, thus generating recognition and
support for their projects. While rural women are vital in providing examples
of sound practice in their communities, they still do not have full access to
tools needed for development, such as education, credit, land rights and
participation in decision making. By highlighting and awarding creative
development models, innovations and experiences enhancing the quality of rural
life, WWSF participates in addressing the eradication of rural poverty, gender
mainstreaming and women’s empowerment.
Eligibility
§ Nominees
should be women and women’s groups currently active in rural life whose efforts
have not yet been acknowledged by other awards. They may not nominate
themselves.
§ The
nominating organization or individual must have direct experience of the
nominee's work. The nominator may not nominate a family member, be a member of
the nominated organization, nor can an organization nominate its senior officer
(i.e. founder, president etc.). No more than 3 nominees may be presented by the
same person/organization in the same year. The nominator commits to organize an
award ceremony if the candidate is selected for the Prize and invite the media.
Nominations
must include the following items:
1.
Original signed letter of nomination indicating how the
nominator knows the nominee and for how long.
2.
Biographical data on the nominee (full name, age, education,
place of work, background) and a detailed history of the nominee's creative
project (written by the nominator) including her motivation, innovative
aspects, any obstacles overcome, and the impact in the community. Nominations
must specify whether the nominee has received or is currently being nominated
for other awards.
3.
Two original and signed endorsement letters from organizations
or individuals other than the nominator and, if possible, additional supporting
materials such as newspaper articles or publications.
4.
A few labeled photographs clearly showing the nominee(s) for
possible publication.
Criteria
The
long-term impact of the Prize depends on the integrity of the nominators and
the quality of their nominations. The Prize is an award for successful
accomplishments rather than a fund for future projects. The nominee's history
(2-3 pages) should demonstrate the creativity, courage and sometimes sacrifice
in her efforts at the grass roots to improve life in rural communities.
Descriptions should be as specific as possible.
Any of the
following elements should be emphasized:
§ Exceptional
courage and perseverance in improving rural life
§ Creativity
in the approach
§ Preservation
of and respect for the environment
§ Continuing
impact on the community
Laureates
are selected by an international Jury composed of WWSF Board of Directors; are
announced officially in September and celebrated in their countries on 15
October – International Day of Rural Women. WWSF has a commitment to award
annually 5 to 10 creative rural women and women's groups around the world.