Youth Champion
Welcome to the Youth Champion If you have devoted your time and skills to community development between January 2023 and December 2023, either individually or through a non-profit organisation, we encourage you to apply. This category is specially for the youth under the age of 23.
Additionally, if you are someone who has implemented innovative green solutions at the intersection of STEM, climate change, gender equality, and overall well-being, we invite you to apply for our special Green Guardians category at the end of this application form.
Your efforts have the power to inspire and create lasting change, and we can't wait to hear about your journey!
Evaluation criteria:
- The positive impact made on the community or organisation
- Evidence of initiative and innovative approaches
- Commitment of the volunteer
- Sustainability of the project post the volunteering period has ended
- Duration of the service and total number of volunteer hours contributed
Eligibility criteria:
- Indian citizens under the age of 23 can apply for Youth Champion
- Only volunteering efforts done from January 2023 - December 2023 will be considered
- Winners from the past two years are not eligible to apply
To Apply for the Youth Champion category:
In case you have any difficulties in filling the application form, write to us at:
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Selection Process
Receiving applications and initial screening
The awards team will conduct an initial review of all entries submitted for the iVolunteer Awards.
Review by panel of experts and public voting (in parallel)
If your entry is selected, a brief summary of your volunteering experience will be posted on the iVolunteer Awards website. This synopsis will serve as your public profile, allowing people to learn about your work and vote for you. Simultaneously, a panel of experts will review all applications and score them as per the evaluation criteria mentioned above.
Shortlisting finalists
The top ten finalists will be selected based on a combined score from voting and the expert panel.
Interview Round
Our team will conduct in-depth online interviews with the top 10 finalists to understand their volunteering background.
Winner selection by the grand jury
The grand jury, consisting of representatives from diverse backgrounds, will meet virtually to select the winners. The winners' names will be kept confidential by the awards committee.
Declarations of winners
The Youth Champion category winner will be revealed alongside other awardees at the iVolunteer Awards Ceremony.