Child Care Awards of Excellence-Ministry of Children and Family Development

Deadline:March 5, 2012

Countries/Region: British Columbia

Nominations for the 2012 B.C. child care awards of excellence are now open. Every year, the Ministry of Children and Family Development celebrates outstanding individuals, local governments, facilities and organizations delivering exceptional service to B.C.’s children and families.The Child Care Resource and Referral . . . → Read More: Child Care Awards of Excellence-Ministry of Children and Family Development

Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma at Columbia University seeks Entries for the Awards for Excellence in Coverage of Trauma

The Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma, Columbia University is currently inviting entries for the Dart Awards for Excellence in Coverage of Trauma. These awards were started in 1994 to honour innovative reporting about the impact of violence and other traumatic events on the society. These awards raise awareness about impact of trauma . . . → Read More: Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma at Columbia University seeks Entries for the Awards for Excellence in Coverage of Trauma

USAID invites Private Voluntary Organizations and Cooperatives to implement Food for Peace Programs in Guatemala, Niger and Uganda

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Food for Peace (FFP), is seeking applications (proposals for funding) from private voluntary organizations or cooperative . . . → Read More: USAID invites Private Voluntary Organizations and Cooperatives to implement Food for Peace Programs in Guatemala, Niger and Uganda

amfAR seeks Grant Proposals for Projects addressing HIV/AIDS Issues in the Caribbean countries

amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, is inviting proposals for projects addressing HIV/AIDS issues among men . . . → Read More: amfAR seeks Grant Proposals for Projects addressing HIV/AIDS Issues in the Caribbean countries

Call for Proposals: Joint Collaboration Development Awards under UK-NSTDA Researcher Mobility Scheme

Thailand National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and The British High Commission in Singapore have made Call for Proposals to promote and strengthen the beginning of new collaborations between researchers of UK and Thailand. . . . → Read More: Call for Proposals: Joint Collaboration Development Awards under UK-NSTDA Researcher Mobility Scheme

Environmental Excellence Awards Program

International Erosion Control Association (IECA) invites nominations for various awards . . . → Read More: Environmental Excellence Awards Program

Charles Wallace India Trust invites Applications for Awards in Various Categories

Applications are invited for awards to be distributed by Charles Wallace India Trust. . . . → Read More: Charles Wallace India Trust invites Applications for Awards in Various Categories

CLP Seeks Applications for 2012 Conservation Awards

The CLP is currently inviting applications from conservationists for 2012 Conservation Awards. . . . → Read More: CLP Seeks Applications for 2012 Conservation Awards

EPA Invites Nominations for Climate Leadership Awards

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in association with three other NGOs, is inviting nominations. . . . → Read More: EPA Invites Nominations for Climate Leadership Awards

Coca-Cola Announces $9.6 million in Charity Grants

Coca Cola Foundation will be conferring the major portion of these awards to water stewardship projects. . . . → Read More: Coca-Cola Announces $9.6 million in Charity Grants

IHEU gives Distinguished Service to Humanism and International Humanist Awards during the August Congress in Oslo

Source: http://www.iheu.org/iheu-awards-2011

International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) during the World Humanist Congress, which is held every three years, gives awards for outstanding service to Humanism. During the August 2011 Congress in Oslo, IHEU recognised the services by presenting the awards to activists and leaders from India, the Netherlands, the UK and the . . . → Read More: IHEU gives Distinguished Service to Humanism and International Humanist Awards during the August Congress in Oslo

The Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth Korea seeks nominations for “SBS Eco Water Awards’ from those working to protect water environments in Korea and the world

The Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth Korea is seeking nominations for the forth ‘SBS Eco Water Awards’ from those who have worked to protect water environments in Korea and the world. The awards will be presented in November 2011 in partnership with Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) and Ministry of Environment . . . → Read More: The Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM)/Friends of Earth Korea seeks nominations for “SBS Eco Water Awards’ from those working to protect water environments in Korea and the world

IDRC invites applications for Research Awards 2011 from researchers from Canada and developing countries

IDRC (International Development Research Centre) is seeking applications for the Internship Awards 2011 that are open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries.

The IDRC Research Awards are offered annually to provide financial assistance to students to continue their research work. These research awards were founded with . . . → Read More: IDRC invites applications for Research Awards 2011 from researchers from Canada and developing countries

Teach A Man to Fish seeks entries for “EDUCATING AFRICA Pan-African Awards for Entrepreneurship in Education” from organizations in Africa with a focus on education

Teach A Man To Fish in partnership with Educating Africa are accepting entries for The EDUCATING AFRICA Pan-African Awards for Entrepreneurship in Education, a competition aimed at rewarding organizations in Africa that use innovative and entrepreneurial techniques to fill gaps in educational services across the continent. The competition is open to all organizations . . . → Read More: Teach A Man to Fish seeks entries for “EDUCATING AFRICA Pan-African Awards for Entrepreneurship in Education” from organizations in Africa with a focus on education

Penn State University’s Center for Global Studies invites applications for fellowship awards for Humanities Initiative Dissertation Support

Pennsylvania State University’s Center for Global Studies (CGS) is inviting applications for the Global Studies Dissertation Fellows program that will be offered in association with the College of the Liberal Arts’ Departmental Dissertation Release Awards. These fellowship awards are intended to support Humanities graduate students working in the field of global studies in . . . → Read More: Penn State University’s Center for Global Studies invites applications for fellowship awards for Humanities Initiative Dissertation Support

University of Wales invites applications for international scholarships

University of Wales, Newport seeks applications for international scholarships from the students applying for September 2011 entry.

A limited number of Scholarships are available and will be awarded to students on the basis of outstanding achievement.  Categories the students wish to consider applying under are:

-    Academic

-    Social . . . → Read More: University of Wales invites applications for international scholarships

Fulbright-Dikti Senior Research Award Program: Applications Invited from Indonesian Scholars to Conduct Research in the US

The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF), established in 1992, is a bi-national non-profit foundation that administers the Fulbright Program in Indonesia. The Fulbright Program through AMINEF annually awards more than 120 scholarships to Americans and Indonesians to study, teach, or conduct original research in a variety of disciplines. Grants are competitive, comprehensive, and . . . → Read More: Fulbright-Dikti Senior Research Award Program: Applications Invited from Indonesian Scholars to Conduct Research in the US

Argentina’s International Human Rights Prize

The Emilio F. Mignone International Human Rights Prize is the first and one of the few awards given in the field of human rights by a developing country. The Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, Argentine Republic established this prize in 2007 “grant recognition to foreign institutions and/or individuals residing . . . → Read More: Argentina’s International Human Rights Prize

The International Ecotourism Society’s Innovation Award 2010

The International Ecotourism Society is seeking nominations for both individuals and organizations for its Innovation Leadership in Sustainable Tourism Awards. The awards recognize “individuals and organizations who have demonstrated leadership in innovative actions that effectively promote sustainable tourism and bring tangible benefits to communities and conservation.” One individual and one organization are selected . . . → Read More: The International Ecotourism Society’s Innovation Award 2010

SEED Awards for innovative partnerships for poverty reduction and environmental sustainability

The SEED Initiative founded by UNEP, UNDP and IUCN at the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg has been established as a global partnership for action on sustainable development and the green economy. It supports innovative small-scale and locally driven entrepreneurships around the globe which integrate social and environmental benefits . . . → Read More: SEED Awards for innovative partnerships for poverty reduction and environmental sustainability

Wenhui Award for Education Innovation: Reaching the Marginalized in Basic Education

The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID) and the National Commission of the People’s Republic of Chaina for UNESCO have jointly established the UNESCO-APEID Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation. Individuals and institutions from the UNESCO member states in Asia and the Pacific region that have designed and implemented significant educational . . . → Read More: Wenhui Award for Education Innovation: Reaching the Marginalized in Basic Education

Human Rights Defenders Tulip 2010

Nominations are being accepted for the Human Rights Defenders 2010. Anyone can submit a nomination.

The Human Rights Defenders Tulip is the human rights award presented by the Dutch government to an individual who has shown exceptional courage in protecting and promoting the rights of fellow citizens.

The winner . . . → Read More: Human Rights Defenders Tulip 2010

Free the Slaves: 2011 Freedom Awards

The Freedom Awards (from Free the Slaves) celebrate heroes of the anti-slavery movement from around the world. These awards are open to organizations and individuals working to eradicate human trafficking and modern-day slavery.

The awards will be given out during late 2011.  Awardees will be flown to the USA for an . . . → Read More: Free the Slaves: 2011 Freedom Awards

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Award Categories

Award to an individual survivor of slavery living outside of the United States:

One award will be given to an individual who has survived a form of slavery and is now using his or her life in freedom to help others exercise the purpose of their lives. . . . → Read More: Free the Slaves: 2011 Freedom Awards -2

Wise Awards 2010 for Innovative Education Practice -2

Previous recipients of 2009 WISE Awards are not eligible to apply. Likewise, other people involved in the projects and/or activities recognised by the 2009 WISE Awards are not eligible to apply for the same project or activity.

However, anyone else who submitted an application to the 2009 WISE Awards can submit . . . → Read More: Wise Awards 2010 for Innovative Education Practice -2

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Submission Process

Applications must be submitted online to http://www.wise-qatar.org/en/submissions on the official application form also available from http://www.wise-qatar.org. All applications should be uploaded using the filename “firstname-surname.doc”.

A letter of endorsement from the head of the applicant’s organisation or institution must accompany all applications.

The language of applications for . . . → Read More: Wise Awards 2010 for Innovative Education Practice -3

2010 Kurt Schork Awards

The Kurt Schork Memorial Awards uniquely honour the contributions of freelance journalists covering foreign news and reporters from the developing world and countries in transition. Since 2005, IWPR has been honoured to partner with the Kurt Schork Memorial Fund to administer and organise the annual awards.

A freelancer himself, Kurt Schork . . . → Read More: 2010 Kurt Schork Awards

Call for Nominations: EcoHealth Awards

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: ECOHEALTH AWARDS for presentation at the Third Conference of the International Association for Ecology & Health August 18-20, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK

The International Association for Ecology & Health (IAEH) was formed in 2006. The Association’s mission is to strive for sustainable health . . . → Read More: Call for Nominations: EcoHealth Awards

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Criteria for the two awards is as follows: The Outstanding Contribution to the Field of EcoHealth award honors will be an advanced researcher who has developed an outstanding body of EcoHealth work or has made sustained contributions of extraordinary merit to the field of EcoHealth. Nominees should be a member of the International . . . → Read More: Call for Nominations: EcoHealth Awards -2

Secretary’s Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls: Call for Concept Papers -2

How to Prepare Concept Papers

Concept papers are due by June 21, 2010, to (email given in source link below). The concept paper should be a short, informal proposal that should not exceed five (5) double-spaced pages. It should describe a potential solution to challenge(s) facing women and girls, including, but not limited . . . → Read More: Secretary’s Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls: Call for Concept Papers -2

Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award

The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) and UNICEF have launched the Asia-Pacific Award for Television 2010. This annual award is given to the best television programming on children’s rights produced within the Asia-Pacific region to recognize the efforts of broadcasters “in pursuing both the production of . . . → Read More: Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award

World Habitat Awards for Innovative Projects on Housing

World Habitat Awards 2010 – established by the  Building and Social Housing Foundation as part of its contribution to the United Nations International Year of Shelter for the Homeless – is an opportunity for individuals and organizations working to address the housing problems of the people around the world…Projects providing innovative and practical . . . → Read More: World Habitat Awards for Innovative Projects on Housing

World Habitat Awards 2010

Individuals, organizations and governmental agencies with innovative and practical solution to housing needs and problems from any country of the world can apply for the World Habitat Awards established in 1985 by the Building and Social Housing Foundation as part of its contribution to the United Nations International Year of Shelter for the . . . → Read More: World Habitat Awards 2010

Sheila McKechnie Foundation’s SMK Campaigner Awards 2010

The Sheila McKechnie Foundation’s SMK Campaigner Awards 2010 has various award categories to honour campaigners in the UK and also outside of the UK. The awards provide an opportunity for individuals to receive support for bringing about the change for social and environmental justice. A development package for the award winners equips them . . . → Read More: Sheila McKechnie Foundation’s SMK Campaigner Awards 2010

The SMK Campaigner Awards for Emerging and Grassroots Campaigners

The Sheila McKechnie Foundation’s SMK Campaigner Awards 2010 offers “a support programme for emerging and grassroots campaigners. “individuals who are new to campaigning or operating with few resources and who show passion, tenacity and the potential to create change – locally, nationally or globally. You might not see yourself as a “campaigner” but . . . → Read More: The SMK Campaigner Awards for Emerging and Grassroots Campaigners

Australia’s Endeavour Awards 2011 now open

The Australian Government has launched the Endeavour Awards 2011 under the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations’ (DEEWR), as part of the Australia awards initiative announced by the Australian Prime Minister in November 2009. These awards along with the international awards administered by the Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID) will now . . . → Read More: Australia’s Endeavour Awards 2011 now open

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The complete list of countries and their relevant awards are available in the application guidelines. Briefly speaking, the Endeavour Postgraduate Awards are eligible for countries in the Asia and the Middle East and the Americas; the Endeavour VET Awards are for countries across the Asia and the Middle East, Europe and the Americas; . . . → Read More: Australia’s Endeavour Awards 2011 now open -2

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Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards

a record of prior academic achievement and relevant work experience. Preference may be given to applicants with work experience that is directly related to their proposed course; a proposal that is relevant to the applicant’s needs and interests and those of their home country; the applicant’s . . . → Read More: Australia’s Endeavour Awards 2011 now open -3

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More details and benefits of various awards under the Endeavour Awards 2011 are given below briefly:

1.    Endeavour Postgraduate awards are for carrying out postgraduate study/research for an Australian Masters degree for up to 2 years with grant value is AUD $108,500 or PhD for up 3.5 years with . . . → Read More: Australia’s Endeavour Awards 2011 now open -4

CNN invites Nominations for 2010 CNN Heroes

CNN, the US-based international television network is seeking nominations for its 2010 CNN Heroes competition, which is held annually to recognize individuals who have made contributions and inspired others. CNN Heroes is for individuals who have made accomplishments in their areas of work and left others inspired. The winner of this competition will . . . → Read More: CNN invites Nominations for 2010 CNN Heroes

Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations 2010 in the Philippines

TAYO Awards Foundation is call all youth organizations to search for the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO). This a search “outstanding groups of young Filipinos who are instrumental in the development of the country through simple, worthwhile and notable projects implemented in the schools and communities.

This was announced by the organizers as . . . → Read More: Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations 2010 in the Philippines

The World of Children Annual Awards: $25,000 to $50,000 Cash Grants

The World of Children Annual Awards Program is a global recognition and funding program that “exclusively focuses on a broad range of children’s issues such as health including hunger and nutrition, education, safety and human rights.” It works to improve the lives of children worldwide by identifying and providing recognition to those extraordinary . . . → Read More: The World of Children Annual Awards: $25,000 to $50,000 Cash Grants

AWARD Fellowships 2010 for African Women

The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowships 2010 is seeking applications from “African women working in agricultural research and development from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia who have completed a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in selected disciplines are invited to apply.”

. . . → Read More: AWARD Fellowships 2010 for African Women

CCLP Worldwide’s Global Awards for Advancing Education for Better Livelihoods

The International Council of CCLP Worldwide has issued a call for nominations for the Global Education Awards 2010. Nominations are open for organizations, individuals and others who have initiated education for increasing better livelihoods.

“ Award Criteria: Awards shall be given in recognition of concept, organizational effort and dedication towards promoting . . . → Read More: CCLP Worldwide’s Global Awards for Advancing Education for Better Livelihoods

Whitley Awards from the Whitley Fund for Nature

The Whitley Awards from the Whitley Fund for Nature are given to “conservation leaders from around the world who are applying sustained effort to conserve the natural environment” in the areas, though not limited to, of “protecting endangered ecosystems and species, promoting sustainability, and influencing environmental policies.” The Whitley Awards provide the winner . . . → Read More: Whitley Awards from the Whitley Fund for Nature

Conservation Leadership Programme has Conservation Awards

The 2010 Conservation Awards from the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) include:

Future Conservationist Awards: Approximately 20 awards of up to $12,500 each Conservation Follow-up Awards: Approximately 5 awards of up to $25,000 each Conservation Leadership Awards: 2 awards of up to $50,000 each

The CLP is now seeking applications for these awards. “The . . . → Read More: Conservation Leadership Programme has Conservation Awards

Habitat Scroll of Honour for NGO Achievements

The Habitat Scroll of Honour is an award launched by the United Nations Human Settlement Programme to recognize the contributions made by organizations and individuals towards “shelter provision, highlighting the plight of the homeless, leadership in conflict reconstruction, and developing and improving the human settlements and the quality of urban life.” It is . . . → Read More: Habitat Scroll of Honour for NGO Achievements

Awards for promotion of Education for Better Livelihoods

The Global Education Awards 2009 organized by the International Council of CCLP Worldwide is seeking nominations from NGOs and individuals making contribution towards advancing education for better livelihood in any part of the world. The awards intend to recognize the “concept, organizational effort and dedication towards promoting and advancing the work of education . . . → Read More: Awards for promotion of Education for Better Livelihoods

Abe Fellowship in Social Sciences

The Abe Fellowship is an annual competition organized jointly by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) and the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). The fellowship aims to develop a new generation of researchers to carry out research on policy-related topicson global concerns. Individuals with . . . → Read More: Abe Fellowship in Social Sciences

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