Deadline: 15-Feb-25
The Initiatives of Change (IofC) is seeking nominations for the Trustbuilding Awards to recognize, encourage and raise the profile of the outstanding individuals/organizations, promote youth efforts in building trust and thus raise the standards of ‘trustbuilders’ around the world.
Types of Awards
- Three awards will be given:
- Trustbuilding Award of the Year (individual/ organization)
- Young Trustbuilder of the Year (individuals below 30 years old)
- Lifetime Achiever (individuals; by nominations only)
Benefits
- This is a great opportunity to:
- Highlight the importance of your work and give visibility to your achievements and impact
- Be part of an international network of trustbuilders, learning best practices in the field with an opportunity for sharing, reflection and knowledge transfer
- Gain international recognition for your efforts
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible, you must:
- Be working in trustbuilding and be either a trustbuilding or related organization or have trustbuilding/ bridging divides as a substantial element of your work;
- Align with IofC’s values and ethos.
- There is no geographical or age restrictions, except for the Young Trustbuilder of the Year Award.
Criteria
- Standard criteria for all awards
- Track record of trustbuilding work that fosters social cohesion and inclusive societies
- Commitment to bridging polarized groups through building relationships of trust
- Trustbuilding related work has proven impact and has led to tangible results
- Evidence of innovation and creativity in the trustbuilding work
- Trustbuilding Award of the Year
- Demonstrates exceptional leadership through their vision in the pursuit of building trust.
- Evidence of the trustbuilding work being sustained.
- Candidates for this award can self-nominate or be nominated by others.
- Young Trustbuilder of the Year
- Must be below 30 years old
- Demonstrates outstanding service and leadership in the field of trustbuilding or related work and has earned the respect of others.
- Has inspired other young people in the work of trustbuilding.
- Candidates for this award can self-nominate or be nominated by others.
- Lifetime Achiever
- Long-term passion for trustbuilding is evident; must have at least 20 years of exceptional leadership and depth of service in trustbuilding related work. This award is for lifetime achievement rather than a single contribution.
- Have made a major contribution to trustbuilding through the course of their career.
- Displayed willingness to adapt and evolve over time within the trustbuilding field. Showed a dedication to learn and remain flexible in their approach to trustbuilding over the years.
- This award is by nominations only.
For more information, visit Initiatives of Change (IofC).