Guidelines for 2010 Awards

  • Nominees must have full knowledge that they are being nominated.
  • We strongly recommend that the person you are nominating, and the related organization, assist you in completing the Nomination Form.
  • Nominees must be available to participate in the Awards ceremonies held in New York City on Wednesday and Thursday, November 3 and 4, 2010. Travel and accommodations will be arranged and paid by World of Children.
  • Nominees must be nominated for one award only. Individuals submitted for multiple categories will be disqualified.
  • Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.
  • Adult Nominees must do this work over and above their normal employment OR work for little or no pay.
  • Adult Nominees must have been doing this work for a minimum of 10 years.
  • Youth Nominees can be nominated for the Founder's Youth Award only, and must be under the age of 21 to be eligible.
  • World of Children excludes any work designed to specifically advance any one religion or political position. The World of Children Board of Governors reserves the right to exclude Nominations it deems to be religious or political in nature.

2010 Health Award - recognizes an individual who has made a significant lifetime contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences. This person will have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to the health and well-being of children. The Individual's work on behalf of children must be over and above their normal employment and they must have been doing this work for a minimum of 10 years.

2010 Humanitarian Award - recognizes an individual who has made a significant lifetime contribution to children in the areas of social services, education or humanitarian services. This person will have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to children's opportunities to learn and to grow. The Individual's work on behalf of children must be over and above their normal employment and they must have been doing this work for a minimum of 10 years.

2010 Founder's Youth Award - recognizes a young person under the age of 21, who is making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children. The nominee must be under the age of 21 on May 1, 2010 and have been doing this work for a minimum of three years by May 1, 2010. The Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.