A call for nominations is open for the Women's Creativity in Rural Life Prize. It is awarded by the Women's World Summit Foundation to women and women's groups around the world exhibiting exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural communities

Awarded since 1994 by WWSF Women's World Summit Foundation - an international, non-profit, humanitarian NGO based in Geneva, serving the implementation of women’s and children’s rights and the UN development agenda - the Prize honours women and women's groups around the world exhibiting exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural communities (395 prizes awarded so far).

The Prize aims to draw international attention to laureates' contributions to sustainable development, household food security and peace, thus generating recognition and support for their projects. While rural women are vital in providing examples of sound practice in their communities, they still do not have full access to tools needed for development, such as education, credit, land rights and participation in decision making. By highlighting and awarding creative development models, innovations and experiences enhancing the quality of rural life, WWSF participates in addressing the eradication of rural poverty, gender mainstreaming and women’s empowerment.

Eligibility

• Nominees should be women and women’s groups currently active in rural life whose efforts have not yet been acknowledged by other awards. They may not nominate themselves.


• The nominating organization or individual must have direct experience of the nominee's work. The nominator may not nominate a family member, be a member of the nominated organization, nor can an organization nominate its senior officer (i.e. founder, president etc.). No more than 3 nominees may be presented by the same person/organization in the same year. The nominator commits to organize an award ceremony if the candidate is selected for the Prize and invite the media.

Nominations must be received by 30 April 2014

See website for details of how to submit nominations.