Gleitsman Foundation Award for International Activisits

Gleitsman Foundation Award to Honor International
        Activists

 Deadline: November 15, 2002

 Established in 1989, the Gleitsman Foundation recognizes
 and encourages leadership in social activism worldwide.

 The foundation's International Activist Award is designed
 to honor individuals in the international community who
 have inspired change and motivated others in the realm of
 social activism. The honorees will share $100,000 and will
 each receive a specially commissioned sculpture designed
 by Maya Lin, creator of the Vietnam War Memorial in
 Washington, D.C. The award is presented every other year,
 alternating with the foundation's Citizen Activist Award,
 which is presented to U.S.-based activists.

 For 2003, the International Activist Award will focus on
 the eradication of poverty. Citizens from all countries
 (excluding the U.S.) are eligible to apply. Although the
 award is designed to recognize and honor widely varying
 forms of positive social activism, the winners must
 demonstrate exceptional perseverance, selflessness, and
 leadership in striving to combat social injustice in their
 communities, nations, or the world. No preference will be
 given to those individuals who have gained the attention
 of the international media; the award is made solely on
 the level of conviction, tenacity, and impact demonstrated
 by the nominee.

 See the Gleitsman Foundation Web site for complete
 guidelines and nomination procedures.

 RFP Link: http://www.gleitsman.org/