...Continued from the Main Page Ashden's International Awards are for organizations that are delivering, or at least playing a key role in delivering, renewable energy and energy efficiency at the local level and bringing about social, economic and environmental benefits. There are two types of … [Read more...] about Cash Prizes from £20,000 to £40,000 at the Ashden International Awards 2013
Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights
The University of Connecticut has announced that it is accepting nominations for the 2013 Thomas J. Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights. The prize is awarded to an individual or group who has furthered the cause of international human rights and justice through the legal process … [Read more...] about Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights
10th Right to Know Day Photo Contest Launched by FOIAnet
Photo contest open to members and non-members of the Freedom of Information network (FOIAnet) is being organized to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Right to Know Day, on the 28th September. Anyone who feels able to illustrate the right to information, transparency, accountability and openness … [Read more...] about 10th Right to Know Day Photo Contest Launched by FOIAnet
St. Andrews Prize for the Environment
St. Andrews Prize for the Environment is an initiative by the University of St Andrews in Scotland and the international integrated energy company, ConocoPhillips. The Prize recognizes significant contributions to environmental conservation. Since its launch in 1998, St. Andrews Prize has attracted … [Read more...] about St. Andrews Prize for the Environment
$34,000 in Prizes at the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition
Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC) organized by the University of Washington's Foster School of Business provides support for business plans that demonstrate the power of business to create sustainable, positive change to some of the world’s most challenging social problems. It is a … [Read more...] about $34,000 in Prizes at the Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition
The Observer/Anthony burgess prize for arts journalism
The Observer/Anthony burgess prize for arts journalism is given to commemorate Burgess's long association with the Observer. Anthony Burgess was an energetic journalist beyond his prolific career as a novelist and composer. In his lifetime, he published two substantial collections of journalism, … [Read more...] about The Observer/Anthony burgess prize for arts journalism
The Wikipedia cultural Heritage photo contest Open
Deadline- September 30, 2012 Countries/Region- Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Romania, … [Read more...] about The Wikipedia cultural Heritage photo contest Open
Nominations are invited for TEDxBaghdad Innovative Technology Award 2012
Deadline- 15th Sept 2012 Registrations are now open for TEDxBaghdad Awards which aims to encourage initiatives that may help Iraqi citizens improve their lives, develop Iraq and create an environment of creativity and innovation. Many bright ideas have originated from driven people with limited … [Read more...] about Nominations are invited for TEDxBaghdad Innovative Technology Award 2012
Entries invited for Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize – 2012
Deadline- Sept 7, 2012 Countries/Region- U.S WBUR and Boston University invites entries for 11th annual Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize which inspires a new generation of journalists to stretch the boundaries of the medium and encourage journalists-in-training to choose public radio as a career … [Read more...] about Entries invited for Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize – 2012
American Academy invites applications for 2013-2014 Berlin Prizes
Deadline: September 28, 2012 The American Academy invites emerging as well as established scholars, writers, and professionals who wish to engage in independent study in Berlin. Around, two dozen Berlin Prizes are conferred annually. Past Berlin Prize recipients have included historians, … [Read more...] about American Academy invites applications for 2013-2014 Berlin Prizes
