University of Massachusetts-Amherst, invites nominations for its prestigious
2011- 2012 Communication for Sustainable Social Change Award
This annual Award honors outstanding contributions by individuals or organizations to the theory and practice of Communication for Sustainable Social Change (CSSC).
We strongly encourage inter-governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, international, regional and national academic and professional communication associations, international media networks and communication and social change consortia to submit nominations for this Award.
The Award comprises an artwork and $500, and winners are selected by an independent jury consisting of senior academics, media and aid and development representatives.
In selecting the Award Winner, the CSSC Jury will consider both significant contributions to the theory of CSSC, and notable achievements in applied communication practice. The theoretical and practical work of Award nominees should reflect and/or be directly relevant to contemporary international work being done in the field of CSSC.
The jury will also consider the pioneering contributions made by theorists and practitioners to CSSC. Nominations that demonstrate an innovative approach and a strong commitment to long-term sustainable development are also sought.
CSSC Award objectives and selection criteria
The CSSC Award:
· Recognizes major theoretical innovation and knowledge generation in the field of communication for sustainable social change
· Acknowledges innovative and practical communication and social change projects that have contributed to sustainable development, and
· Appreciates the contributions made by individuals and organizations whose moral courage and extraordinary commitment to communication for sustainable social change expands the boundary of what is possible in this field.
Announcement and Award ceremony arrangements
The Award will be presented to the winner at an official ceremony to be held at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, hosted by the SBS Center ‘Communication for Sustainable Social Change’ (CSSC).
The winner of the Award will be announced in the media prior to the formal Award presentation ceremony, and will be featured on the CSSC’s website – www.csschange.org
The Award nominee will deliver a keynote address at the award ceremony.
The Center ‘Communication for Sustainable Social Change’ (CSSC) will meet the Award winner’s travel and accommodation expenses to attend the Award presentation ceremony and deliver guest lectures.
Additional conditions of the CSSC Award
Award-winners may also be:
· asked to present a public lecture (or lectures) at the University of Massachusetts
· expected to contribute the award ceremony address he/she delivers for publication,
· invited to join CSSC as a Senior Fellow, and
· prepared to be interviewed by the media.
Past Award Winners
2010 — Sheepa Hafiza, Director Training Division, Gender Justice & Diversity and Advocacy, of Brac, Bangladesh www.brac.net
2009 — Robert Cox, Professor at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and Past President of the Sierra Club www.sierraclub.org
How to submit a nomination
The Center ‘Communication for Sustainable Social Change’ (CSSC) invites you to submit a nomination to Prof. Jan Servaes by mail, fax or email.
Your nomination must include the following support documents:
· A completed and signed nomination form
· A letter describing the nominee’s contribution to the field of CSSC
· A curriculum vitae or organizational profile
· Media articles, profiles and supporting documents either written by or about the nominee
· Three referees (with full addresses and contact details) who may be contacted by the Award Jury to provide more detailed information on the nominee.
All nominations must be received by no later than 1 May 2011.
Jan Servaes, Director
Center ‘Communication for Sustainable Social Change’ (CSSC),
University of Massachusetts
Machmer Hall 415, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
Fax: +;1 413 545 6399; Email: [email protected]
www.csschange.org