Deadline: 1 February 2016 The McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State University is accepting nominations for the 2016 Brown Democracy Medal to bring attention to the best new work being done by individuals or organizations to advance democracy in the United States and around the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2016 Brown Democracy Medal: Recognizing Best Innovations to Advance Democracy!
Grawemeyer Awards for Ideas Improving World Order
Deadline: 31 January 2016 The University of Louisville is currently inviting nominations from the individual political scientists of all nationalities, for the Grawemeyer Awards. The Award is presented annually to the winner of a competition designed to stimulate the recognition, dissemination and … [Read more...] about Grawemeyer Awards for Ideas Improving World Order
Nominations Open for TWAS 2016 Prizes! Recognizing Outstanding Contribution of Scientists from Developing Countries
Deadline: 29 February 2016 Nominations are open for TWAS 2016 Prizes that are awarded to individual scientists from developing countries in recognition of an outstanding contribution to scientific knowledge in nine fields of sciences and/or to the application of science and technology to … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for TWAS 2016 Prizes! Recognizing Outstanding Contribution of Scientists from Developing Countries
Nominations Open for King Baudouin African Development Prize: Acknowledging Innovative Initiatives for Development in Africa!
Deadline: 15 March 2016 Nominations are open for the King Baudouin African Development Prize 2016 with an aim to reward individuals or organisations who are making an outstanding contribution to development in Africa. The Prize pays particular attention to innovative initiatives which stand out as … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for King Baudouin African Development Prize: Acknowledging Innovative Initiatives for Development in Africa!
BMW Foundation Responsible Leaders Award 2016: Recognizing Initiatives having Positive Social Impact!
Deadline: 4 January 2016 BMW Foundation is seeking applications for its Responsible Leaders Award 2016 to recognize those Responsible Leaders who develop and operate exemplary initiatives for the common good in their professional or private lives. The awards are given in recognition of this … [Read more...] about BMW Foundation Responsible Leaders Award 2016: Recognizing Initiatives having Positive Social Impact!
Harvard GSD Wheelwright Prize 2016 Inviting Emerging Architects
Deadline: 8 February 2016 The Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD) has announced the fourth round of the Wheelwright Prize, an open international competition, inviting early career architects to participate. This annual prize is dedicated to fostering new forms of architectural research informed … [Read more...] about Harvard GSD Wheelwright Prize 2016 Inviting Emerging Architects
Buckminster Fuller Institute Challenge 2016: Submit Innovative Solutions to Humanity’s Pressing Problems
Deadline: 1 March 2016 The Buckminster Fuller Institute (BFI) is inviting scientists, students, designers, architects, activists, entrepreneurs, artists and planners from all over the world to participate in BFI Challenge 2016 and to submit their innovative solutions to some of humanity’s most … [Read more...] about Buckminster Fuller Institute Challenge 2016: Submit Innovative Solutions to Humanity’s Pressing Problems
Nominations Open for the Two Awards under Mary Byron Project!
Deadline: 31 January 2016 Nominations are open for the two awards under Mary Byron Project whose motive is to honor innovative programs that demonstrate promise in ending the generational cycle of domestic violence.The two awards are: Roth Awards Celebrating Solutions Award One Roth … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Two Awards under Mary Byron Project!
Nominations Open for Tusk Conservation Award 2016: Recognizing Achievements in African Wildlife Conservation!
Deadline: 1 March 2016 Nominations are open for the Tusk Conservation Award 2016 that will recognize outstanding and inspirational achievements in the area of African wildlife conservation with a particular focus on the core objectives of Tusk’s holistic approach to conservation. Tusk is a … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Tusk Conservation Award 2016: Recognizing Achievements in African Wildlife Conservation!
World Habitat Awards 2016/17: Rewarding Innovative Solutions to Current Housing Needs & Problems of the World
Deadline: 29 April 2016 The Building and Social Housing Foundation is currently inviting individuals/organisation from all over the world to apply for its World Habitat Awards 2016. The World Habitat Awards is presented at the World Urban Forum and UN-Habitat Governing Council events in April of … [Read more...] about World Habitat Awards 2016/17: Rewarding Innovative Solutions to Current Housing Needs & Problems of the World
