Can I nominate an organization for an Award?
Can I nominate someone who is no longer living, in memory of his or her work?
Can I nominate myself?
Can I nominate someone who was nominated previously?
Can I nominate someone who has already been nominated this year by someone else?
How do I determine which Award category?
Is my nomination information saved as I move throughout the online form?
What is the process in choosing Award Winners?
When will I be notified if my nominee is chosen as an Honoree?
When and where will the Award Winners be recognized?
Is it appropriate to submit materials previously used for grant applications?
How are funds disbursed?
Can I nominate an organization for an Award?
No. The World of Children Award was established to honor individuals who devote their lives to children. However, the cash grant that accompanies each Award must go to the sustainable organization led by the nominee.
Can I nominate someone who is no longer living, in memory of his or her work?
No. The Awards are not given posthumously.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes. You can nominate yourself.
Can I nominate someone who was nominated previously?
Yes. There is no limit to the number of times a person can be nominated, unless that person won a World of Children Award previously.
Can I nominate someone who has already been nominated this year by someone else?
Yes. However, only one nomination will be reviewed. The World of Children Award retains the right to select which Nomination Form/application to use, solely at its discretion.
How do I determine the appropriate Award category?
The Awards are divided into three distinct categories. The Health Award is for those providing services specifically in the fields of health, nutrition, medicine and pediatric sciences. The Humanitarian Award is specifically for the education, the social and humanitarian services. The Youth Award is specifically for a young person under the age of 21 who is providing exceptional services/support to other children. Please make your selection based on the preponderance of work your nominee has conducted for children, and be sure to review the 2012 Award Eligibility and Selection Criteria before submitting your nomination.
Is my nomination information saved as I move throughout the online form?
You will have the opportunity to save your information by hitting the "SAVE" button at the bottom of the page. You can save your information and return to the form to edit it at any time. However, once you hit the "submit" button, you will not be able to make edits to your nomination.
What is the process in choosing Award Winners?
Each year, the World of Children Award National Selection Committee, Youth Award Review Committee and the World of Children International Advisory Council review the final nominations to determine Award Winners. The World of Children Governing Board has the final decision regarding the annual Award Winners. The Winners travel to New York City in the United States, for the World of Children Awards celebration where they are recognized for their outstanding devotion to children. All Honorees must be willing to be screened and vetted in a formal investigative review process which will substantiate their work.
When will I be notified if my nominee is chosen as an Award Winner?
Finalist Honorees will be notified no later than September, 2012.
When and where will the Award Winners be recognized?
In October of 2012, the World of Children Award will bring together all of the Award Winners in New York City for an Award ceremony. Award Winners must be able to participate in all related events during this time.
Is it appropriate to submit materials previously used for other grant applications?
No. Please do not submit additional materials. Due to the large number of submissions, additional materials will not be reviewed.
How are funds disbursed?
The World of Children Award honors individuals whose work on behalf of children has been extraordinary. All grant funds are distributed directly to the sustainable program for vulnerable children that is led by the Award Winner. Funds are not available for personal use.