Deadline: 1 June 2025
The Global Citizen Waislitz Awards are annual cash prizes that recognize the excellence of individuals in their work to end extreme poverty.
Global Citizen is a movement that inspires and empowers millions of people around the world to learn and take action in support of the most critical issues facing humanity. They work with global artists, influencers, and sports figures, to use their voice to create change and achieve theur mission of ending extreme poverty.
Prize Information
- The Global Citizen Waislitz Awards feature three awards totaling $300,000 USD. They will be profiled in editorial pieces that will be featured on the Global Citizen platform and social media:
- Global Citizen Waislitz Prize: $100,000
- Disruptor Award: $100,000
- Global Citizens’ Choice Award: $100,00
Eligibility Criteria
- Entrants aged eighteen years of age or older from anywhere in the world are eligible to apply for the awards.
Evaluation Criteria
- Global Citizenship: How does the applicant embody and exemplify the values and practices of a Global Citizen?
- Proof of Concept: Does the applicant have a strong proof of concept with at least 1-2 years of impact towards ending extreme poverty?
- Disruption: Has the applicant created measurable impact in an innovative manner that disrupts the systems that allow for extreme poverty to exist?
- Scalability: How would this award enable/support the applicant to scale or improve their work?
- Adaptability: Can the applicant demonstrate examples of their ability to adapt and evolve to changing conditions?
For more information, visit Global Citizen.
