Description:
The Henley & Partners Global Citizen Award committee looks for an inspirational individual who demonstrates extraordinary vision, courage, and commitment in contributing to the advancement of a significant and pressing global issue. ‘Global issues’ are defined as those that transcend national boundaries and cannot be resolved by any one country acting alone.
The Global Citizen Award® is open worldwide to those who are currently working in a field with a direct link to the issues they are looking to affect and excludes political figures, opinion leaders, and celebrities. The awardee’s work should not remain purely academic: it needs to demonstrate a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable social groups.
Target group:
Open to all.
Award Benefits
- The award itself consists of a bespoke sculptural medal,
- an award certificate signed by the chairman of the Global Citizen Award® Committee, and
- A monetary prize of USD 30,000 to support the awardee’s humanitarian efforts.
- Following the award, Henley & Partners is committed to work closely with the awardee for a period of one year, raising awareness about the awardee’s work and supporting their selected project.
Eligibility
The Henley & Partners Global Citizen Award is open to:
- Individuals rather than organizations or institutions who have consistently worked to contribute to a global issue
- Individuals involved in field work who are not politicians or celebrities
- Individuals conducting academic work that demonstrates a concrete, positive impact on the lives of vulnerable social groups
- Individuals applying innovative methodologies or devising new products and services that significantly contribute to the resolution of a global issue
Nomination process
Anyone who is not related by family or in a superior or subordinate work relationship with the nominee can nominate. Download and complete the application form available on the official website and e-mail it to [email protected] before the deadline.
The 2019 Global Citizen Award® Ceremony
The 2019 laureate will be honored at the Global Citizen Award® gala event on 14 November at the Dorchester Hotel in London as part of the annual Henley & Partners Global Citizenship Conference. Henley & Partners will cover the awardee’s travel and accommodation expenses. Participation in the event is considered a condition for the receipt of the award.