Deadline: 11 September 2017
Nominations are open for “Global Alliance for Partnership on Media and Information Literacy (GAPMIL) Awards 2017” that will recognize information/library, media and technology specialists, educators, artists, activists, researchers, policy makers, NGOs, associations and other groups integrating MIL (media and information literacy) in an innovative way in their work and related activities.
The GAPMIL Awards are led by the GAPMIL and the Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue University Network (MILID) with the support of UNESCO, UNAOC, the University of the West Indies.
Focus Areas
The work of the award winners may be related to one or more of the following fields:
- Health
- Education
- Entertainment
- Finance
- Creativity
- Peacemaking
- Cultural Diversity
- Environment
- Poverty Reduction
- Human Rights
- Migration
Eligibility Criteria
- Work in any area/sector can be recognized, as long as the activities reflect integration of media and information literacy concepts, including intercultural dialogue, in education, research, policy, advocacy and the communication and information industries (including cultural industries).
- Nominations should describe how the nominee’s work and activities impact specific groups or society at large.
- Nominations should describe how the nominee’s practices do influence or could influence the media and Information Literacy field at large, in a local or global context.
- Nominations should provide links to pictures, video clips or testimonials and any other published content (if appropriate) produced by the nominee.
- Formal and non-formal approaches are welcome in the information/library media, communication and education sectors, and in relevant practices in each subject.
How to Apply
Nominations are submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit GAPMIL Awards 2017.