The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award was established by Cisco and Global Citizen to recognize and lift a young person who positively impacts the world, demonstrate the impact that young people have on achieving the United Nations Global Goals, and accelerate global problem-solving.
The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award was established through a partnership between Cisco and Global Citizen to recognize and celebrate the exceptional contributions of young individuals who are positively impacting communities and the world at large. This prestigious award aims to highlight the vital role that young people play in working toward the achievement of the United Nations' Global Goals, which address critical issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and health.
The award is specifically designed to honor an individual aged 18 to 30 who has demonstrated a strong commitment and made meaningful strides in global problem solving. Candidates are evaluated based on their innovative ideas, leadership skills, and tangible outcomes resulting from their efforts.
In addition to the recognition, the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award includes a substantial financial grant of $250,000. This prize is awarded directly to the organization with which the recipient is affiliated or that they contribute to, providing essential support to further their impactful work and initiatives. The award seeks not only to celebrate individual achievements but also to inspire others to engage actively in social change and global citizenship.
Criteria;
- IMPACT: Demonstrated track-record of measurable impact at scale over the last 3-5 years advancing one or more of the Global Goals.
- VISION: Compelling vision and concrete plans for how to extend this work in the next 3-5 years, including how the prize will advance efforts.
- CATALYST: Inspires other young people to have an impact on achieving one or more of the Global Goals.
- GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP: Demonstrates the values and embodies the spirit of a Global Citizen and a Global Problem Solver.
- TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION: Innovates with technology or Internet-based communications to improve efficiency, reach, and magnify impact.
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Applications close December 18th, 2024 at 5:00 PM PT.
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