Do you know someone who has truly been the change in children’s lives in your community, or around the globe? Now is the time to see that their hard work and dedication is honored by nominating them for a World of Children Award. Nomination categories include an award especially for youth under the age of 21.
The world is full of those who sacrifice big and small, so children do not have to, the World of Children Awards honor those who sacrifice their welfare, risk their lives and give tirelessly every day to help children in their communities. If you know one of these true heroes then nominate them today.
World of Children Awards are presented each year to Honorees, and cash grants are then awarded to the children’s programs that have been established by the Honorees. Honorees such as those who are rescuing children from child trafficking rings, hunger, rehabilitating child soldiers, fighting preventable childhood infectious disease, and; all selfishly. The awards are the only globally recognized and funded program which exclusively honors those who dedicate their lives to change the lives of children in need.
Awards:
2009 Founder’s Award for Youth – maximum grant of up to $25,000.
* The Founders Award recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children.
* Nominee must be under the age of 21.
* Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.
2009 Humanitarian Award – maximum grant of up to $50,000.
* The Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant lifetime contribution to children in the areas of social services, education or humanitarian services.
* Nominee must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to children’s opportunities to BE SAFE, TO LEARN, and TO GROW.
* Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.
* Nominee must have been doing this (or related work) for a minimum of 10 years.
* Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.
2009 Health Award – maximum grant of up to $50,000.
* The Health Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant lifetime contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences.
* Nomine must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to the IMPROVED HEALTH of children.
* Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.
* Nominee must have been doing this (or related work) for a minimum of 10 years.
* Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.
Deadlines for 2009 Nominations are Friday, April 17, 2009. Nominate your hero Here.
Founded in 1998, the World of Children has now awarded more than $2 million in cash grants to 78 changemakers, working in more than 35 countries worldwide. These Honorees are spearheading more than 100 life-changing organizations worldwide – and their work is collectively impacting millions of children.