Call for Nominations for the 2010 World of Children Awards

World of Children announces call for nominations for the 2010 World of Children Awards. The maximum grant for awards are up to $50,000 and recognizes persons for their dedication and unwavering commitment to the betterment of the lives of children around the globe.

Award Categories:

2010 Humanitarian Award - maximum grant of up to $50,000.00
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(s) which has significantly contributed to children’s opportunities to be safe, 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 (or related) work for a minimum of 10 years.

2010 Health Award - maximum grant of up to $50,000.00
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(s) 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 (or related) work for a minimum of 10 years.

2010 Founder’s Youth Award - maximum grant of up to $25,000.00
Recognizes a young person under the age of 21, who is making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children. They must have been doing this work for three years and have created a sustainable program.

Nominations are now being accepted through May 1,2010.

For more information and to submit an online Nomination, visit www.worldofchildren.org.