2015 Education, Humanitarian, Health, Youth Awards

Posted by World of Children on February 9, 2015

World of Children Accepting Nominations for 2015 Education, Humanitarian, Health, Youth Awards

The World of Children Award program was created to recognize individuals who make a difference in the lives of children in the United States and across the globe, regardless of political, religious, or geographical boundaries. The program makes grants in support of the proven, high-impact programs these individuals have created for children and to ensure that more children’s lives will be touched, improved, and changed forever.

The program honors individuals in four categories: Education, Humanitarian, Health, and Youth.

The Education Award recognizes individuals making substantial contributions to children in the educational arena. This includes individuals who have made and are making education available to severely underserved populations, those who have originated effective methods of learning and teaching, and those whose work creates educational opportunity for children who are challenged or disenfranchised. The minimum grant award is $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. Nominees must have created, managed, or otherwise supported a sustainable program that has significantly contributed to children’s opportunities to be safe, to learn, and to grow; are doing this work over and above their normal employment, or are working for little or no pay; have been doing this work for a minimum of ten years; and are working with an existing tax-exempt nonprofit organization in good standing. The minimum grant award is $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. Nominees must have created, managed, or otherwise supported a sustainable program that has significantly contributed to the improved health of children; are doing this work over and above their normal employment, or are working for little or no pay; have been doing this work for a minimum of ten years; and are working with an existing nonprofit organization that is in good standing and can receive grant funds. The minimum grant award is $50,000.

The Youth Award recognizes youth who are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children. Nominees must be under the age of 21 by the nomination submission deadline; be working with an existing nonprofit organization that is in good standing and can receive grant funds; and have been doing this work for a minimum of three years by the nomination submission deadline. The minimum grant award is $25,000.

Complete nomination guidelines and profiles of 2013 award recipients can be found on the World of Children website.

http://www.worldofchildren.org/theaward/awards-we-give/