The Social Innovation Award

 The Social Innovation Award recognizes an innovative leader who finds solutions to expand economic opportunities, relieve poverty, or increase the financial inclusion of marginalized communities.These is for the individuals who attract, support and inspire some of the most innovative, high-impact social entrepreneurs in India.

Eligibility Criteria

Gender : Any

Age Group : 35 years and above

Assessment Criteria

Innovation: The best entries will demonstrate a creative approach to the challenge they tackle and the solution they propose. Their innovative approach is driven by original, groundbreaking ideas or being implemented in a way that will make a new significant difference to the community they are operating in.

Measurable Impact: Entries should explain how their initiative delivers positive social, economic, and/or environmental impact, using both quantitative and qualitative data. They would be tackling a significant sustainability issue and will have the potential of making a big difference by being expanded to new markets, sectors, or geographies.

Entries will also be evaluated on:

• Theleadership qualities including how effectively they are able to engage with relevant communities and stakeholders to realise the potential of the solution.
• The contribution that theawards process and prizes will have on the success of the initiative.
• Entries that succeed to the next stage maybe requested to submit additional information and called for further personal interaction which would be reviewed by a selection committee..

 How to Apply: Click here

For nominees to be considered, the following form must be completed and received by Thursday, January 14, 2015. For any further queries please connect with Ela Gupta at [email protected] or +919990256669