Deadline : 7 May 2012
IFES’ Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award accredits the outstanding work of individuals who demonstrate an untiring commitment to freedom and democracy. IFES presents the Democracy Award annually to three individuals: a Republican, a Democrat and a member of the international community. The recipients of the Democracy Award embody the character and spirit of former U.S. Ambassador and IFES Board of Directors Chairman Charles T. Manatt.
Manatt served as Chairman of IFES’ Board of Directors from 1993 to 1999 as a distinct leader dedicated to spreading democracy around the world and nurturing the next generation of political leaders.
The three Democracy Awards are presented in a single ceremony each year. The recipients of the Democracy Award must agree to receive the award personally at IFES’ annual dinner, typically held on or around September 15, International Day of Democracy.
Award Criteria
IFES’ Board of Directors will select the international recipient of the Democracy Award, based on the following criteria:
•Impact on the field of democracy. Recipient’s personal and professional achievements have had a demonstrable and positive impact on the field of democracy
•Focus on the next generation of leader recipient’s commitment to nurturing and empowering the next generation of pro‐democracy or civil society leaders
•Sustained dedication. Recipient’s sustained achievements in terms of longevity, legacy and impact
•Social change/progess. Recipient’s work has improved social environments, public attitudes, structures or policies
•Inspirational leadership. Recipient’s leadership skills have touched and inspired others to join the democracy movement
•Alignment with IFES’ mission. Recipient worked in a country or countries where IFES has/had a presence or with partner organizations that share a commitment to democratic values
•Diversity and inclusion. Recipient represents an underserved group and/or has worked to increase access of underrepresented populations to the political process
•Self‐nominations will not be accepted
•The award is not given posthumously
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