Youth Leadership
Celebrate young individuals who have shown exceptional leadership in promoting sustainability. Applicants under this category can consider:
- Efforts to lead youth by example, showcasing personal and strong commitment beyond what is expected.
- Efforts to teach youth to think critically, keeping the UN SDGs and Malta’s Sustainable Development Strategic Goals in mind.
- Efforts to inspire youths to be active participants in their communities and to spread the message about sustainability.
- Efforts to involve youths from all backgrounds irrespective of race, gender, sexuality, income, disabilities etc.
- Efforts to prepare youth for their future careers by emphasising quality education and upskilling.
- Efforts to encourage youth to engage in environmentally sustainable practices to protect life below water and on land.
- Any other efforts of outstanding youth leaders who are driving meaningful change and a strong commitment to advancing sustainability.
Specific Eligibility Criteria
This award will apply specifically to stakeholders that are:
- Individuals between the ages of 13 and 30
The submission may comprise of a single project/initiative or multiple projects/initiatives carried out by the applicant within the eligible time period.
Prizes
The winner of this category will be awarded €2,000 in funding to further strengthen and scale its contribution towards sustainable development, along with a trophy in recognition of this achievement. The second and third place recipients will also be awarded a commemorative token in recognition of their accomplishment.
EVALUATION Criteria
1. Impact (60%):
Successful impact includes measurable results in shifting people’s behaviours and public perceptions and/or influencing public policies and/or budgetary allocations towards the acceleration of the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Malta’s Sustainable Development Strategic Goals. Successful impact also indicates remarkable improvements in social, economic and environmental conditions including gender equality, health, capacity development, inclusion, economic stability, food security, climate adaptation and/or mitigation, environmental protection, and/or peace.
2. Novelty/Innovation of the approach (15%):
How innovative is this project/initiative? How does the project/initiative build upon a breakthrough idea?
3. Youth Representation (15%):
Demonstrate active and committed involvement in a leadership or representative role, such as leading an organisation, initiative, or serving as a youth representative.
4. Public vote (10%):
Each shortlisted nomination will be put on social media and the public will vote on the award they believe deserves to win.
