🌍 2nd Edition of the United Nations ITU SDG Digital GameChangers Award
The 2nd edition of the SDG Digital GameChangers Award is set to honor organizations dedicated to advancing the Global Goals through digital innovation. This prestigious award ceremony will take place during the SDG Digital Futures event on 20 September 2024.
🌟 Purpose
The award seeks to recognize and celebrate innovative digital solutions that contribute significantly to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit their groundbreaking projects, policies, applications, and ideas.
🗓️ Submission Deadline
All submissions must be received by 11 August 2024 at 23:59 (Central European Summer Time).
Who Can Apply?
- Academia/Technical Community
- Civil Society
- Government
- International Organizations/UN Agencies
- Private Sector
- Youth
Eligible Solutions
- Projects: Digital-enabled projects with measurable impacts on any of the 17 SDGs.
- Policies: Legislative or regulatory reforms promoting digital technologies to address SDGs.
- Innovative Applications: Practical digital solutions advancing SDGs.
- Youth Ideas: Creative concepts for projects, campaigns, or policies leveraging digital technologies, submitted by individuals aged 18-29.
Award Categories
- People
- Planet
- Prosperity
- Peace
- Pioneers (Special Category)
How to Apply?
The application process is entirely online. To ensure a successful application, please:
- Familiarize yourself with the award categories.
- Verify your eligibility for the youth award, if applicable.
- Understand the terms and conditions, including evaluation criteria.
- Prepare all necessary materials before starting the submission, as partial submissions cannot be saved.
Timeline
- Submission Phase Opens: 27 June 2024
- Deadline for Submissions: 11 August 2024
- Announcement of Finalists and Winners: 1 September 2024
- Award Ceremony: 20 September 2024
General Rules
Participants must ensure that all submitted information is accurate and comply with the competition’s terms and conditions. The competition is free of charge, and all entries must be in English. Participants retain intellectual property rights but grant the organizer rights to use submissions for promotional purposes.
Selection Process
A jury will evaluate submissions based on the use of digital technology, innovation, impact, relevance to SDGs, sustainability, and partnerships. Winners will be announced during the award ceremony in New York.
Contact Information
For any additional queries, please contact GameChangersAward@itu.int.
This initiative by the International Telecommunication Union aims to inspire and mobilize digital innovations for sustainable development. Get ready to showcase your transformative solutions and join us in making a global impact!
All necessary information and updates will be available on the SDG Digital website.
