Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Martha Farrell Award recognizes individuals and organizations in India who demonstrate outstanding contributions to women’s empowerment and gender equality. With a focus on practical, innovative, and sustained approaches, the award celebrates role models who actively advance feminist values in daily life, workplaces, and communities.
Award Objectives
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Recognize mid-career professionals and committed institutions promoting gender equality
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Highlight innovative and practical approaches to social and organizational change
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Provide a platform for winners to network, grow professionally, and inspire others
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Showcase role models who integrate feminist values into everyday practice
Award Categories
1. Most Promising Individual
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Eligibility:
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Professionals of any gender, aged 25–40
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Working in government, business, industry, or civil society organizations in India
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Minimum five years of consistent work promoting women’s empowerment or gender equality
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Focus:
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Innovative approaches to social change
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Demonstrated personal example of feminist values in action
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Contributions across workplaces, communities, educational institutions, or broader society
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2. Best Organisation for Gender Equality
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Eligibility:
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Any registered organization, department, or campaign in India
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Includes government bodies, businesses, educational institutions, health and media sectors, unions, federations, or civil society entities
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Minimum five years of actively implementing gender-sensitive systems and practices
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Focus:
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Mainstreaming gender internally and externally
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Creating an equal and inclusive workplace
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Implementing innovative strategies for cultural and political change toward gender equality
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Award Benefits
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Prize Money: INR 1,50,000 per winner
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Recognition: Public acknowledgement of contribution to gender equality
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Networking: Platform to expand professional connections and share best practices
Key Considerations
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Awards recognize sustained impact rather than one-off initiatives
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Both individuals and organizations must demonstrate practical, scalable, and innovative efforts
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Winners are expected to act as role models and inspire broader adoption of gender-sensitive practices
Conclusion
The Martha Farrell Award serves as a benchmark for excellence in women’s empowerment and gender equality in India. By celebrating both individual and organizational efforts, the award encourages innovative approaches, leadership, and everyday practice of feminist values that can inspire systemic change across sectors.
For more information, visit Martha Farrell Foundation.