Deadline: 15-Mar-22
The El-Hibri Foundation is seeking applications for its Peace Awards Program: 2022 Fearless Ally Award for an individual who has demonstrated long-term leadership in building inclusive and socially just communities in the U.S.
Awards Details
- This award intends to recognize allies to American Muslim communities who have:
- Demonstrated outstanding courage in challenging Islamophobia by using their power, privilege, and platforms to promote inclusion in the face of significant constraints or personal risk;
- Promoted greater mutual understanding and respect between communities;
- Made significant contributions to promoting the rights and wellbeing of American Muslims; and/or
- Whose work as an ally helped to support inclusion, collaboration, and capacity-building with American Muslim communities.
Awards Information
- Fearless Ally Award $10,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible individuals have demonstrated courageous leadership working for the inclusion of American Muslims.
Selection Criteria
- Finalists will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Commitment to reducing Islamophobia: Demonstrated outstanding commitment to and courage in reducing prejudice and discrimination against American Muslims in the face of significant constraints or personal risk;
- Collaboration and partnership-building: Significantly advanced collaboration and inclusive partnerships leading to greater capacity for collective action; and
- Raising understanding and awareness of American Muslim community rights and concerns: Significantly advanced greater understanding and awareness of American Muslim community rights, issues, needs, and concerns in ways that reduce discrimination and promote mutual respect and inclusion.
Selection Process
- The Fearless Ally Award is awarded based on a ranking of criteria from nominations received through the online form during the open application period.
- Members of the Fearless Ally Award Selection Committee include experts in American Muslim community organizing and community building.
- The selection process may include interviews with references familiar with the nominees’ unique contributions to building partnerships and collaborative communities.
- Individuals may nominate themselves or others for this award.
For more information, visit https://www.elhibrifoundation.org/peaceawards-ally