The Waislitz Global Citizen Awards are annual cash prizes totaling $250,000 that recognize the excellence of individuals in their work to end extreme poverty. The grand prize is $100,000, with two additional prizes at $75,000 each, for a total of three prizes. The awards are presented by the Waislitz Foundation and Global Citizen. The Waislitz foundation exists to create a positive social impact locally and globally through innovative projects that empower individuals to meet their full potential and make a measurable difference to the world.
The Waislitz foundation exists to create a positive social impact locally and globally through innovative projects that empower individuals to meet their full potential and make a measurable difference to the world.
Prize
The 2024 Waislitz Global Citizen Awards feature three awards totaling $250,000.
$100,000: Waislitz Global Citizen Award (Grand Prize)
$75,000: The Waislitz Global Citizen Disruptor Award
$75,000: The Waislitz Global Citizens’ Choice Award
In addition to the cash prizes, the three winners will be profiled in editorial pieces that will be featured on the Global Citizen platform and social media.
Eligibility
Entrants aged eighteen (18) years of age or older from anywhere in the world are eligible to apply for the awards.
Individuals who have demonstrated impact towards ending extreme poverty over a minimum of 1-2 years.
Any individual who is doing impactful work and who has a registered legal entity such as non-profit, for-profit, B-corp, social enterprise, etc.
The awards are for individuals or individual representatives of organizations. The prize will be awarded to an individual, but the money will be allocated to the organization that the individual works for.
Evaluation criteria?
Entrants will be evaluated based on individual merit, including the following five (5) key areas
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP: How does the applicant embody and exemplify the values and practices of a Global Citizen? (See Global Citizen manifesto)
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?
The Waislitz foundation exists to create a positive social impact locally and globally through innovative projects that empower individuals to meet their full potential and make a measurable difference to the world.
