AmeriCares Spirit of Humanity Awards

On Saturday, April 2, 2011, AmeriCares India will be hosting the Second Annual ‘Spirit of Humanity Awards’ in Mumbai. Awards will be given in various categories such as Women’s Health, Child Nutrition, etc. Individuals and organizations from all across India working in healthcare among the underprivileged are invited to apply.

As part of AmeriCares India's work with many dedicated partners, we established in 2010 the “Spirit of Humanity Awards” to recognize individuals and organizations doing exemplary work in healthcare among the disadvantaged in India.  

In addition to honoring outstanding work in healthcare, the Awards event is an opportunity to showcase the best practices undertaken by these pioneers.  With less than 7% of NGOs in India working in the healthcare sector, it also raises awareness of various health care issues in India and encourages others to focus on healthcare challenges. 

Individuals and organizations from all across India working in the healthcare space among the underprivileged sections of the country are invited to apply. 

Eligibility Criteria:

Nominees: Individuals & Organizations can nominate themselves or someone can nominate (nominator) on their behalf.

Nominees must be:

• Indian Citizens above the age of 18yrs, or
• Registered organizations that have been in operation for a minimum of 3 years in India: Non-governmental, charitable or nonprofit entities, government or private hospitals, private companies, government agencies, universities and multilateral organizations are eligible for consideration.

Documentation of registration is required for nonprofit institutions and must be mailed along with the Nomination Forms. Documentation will also include, but is not limited to, annual reports, financial statements and tax filings.

Contact with any jurors by a nominee or by somebody on behalf of the nominee will be grounds for automatic disqualification.

Award Description:  

For the Winner:

1. Cheque of Rs. 1 lakh
2. Trophy
3. Certificate of Excellence signed by the international jury.

For other finalists: All finalists shall receive a Certificate of Honor signed by the international jury.p>

To Apply:

Receipt of applications for SoH 2011 is now closed. 

About AmeriCares:

AmeriCares is an international nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, working in 147 countries over the last 28 years.

For more than seventeen years, AmeriCares has delivered aid to the people of India in response to natural disasters and ongoing humanitarian crises. In carrying out this mission, we have worked closely with state governments and leading nonprofit organizations to provide more than $50 million worth of life-saving medicines, medical supplies and medical aid over this time.  

Contact:

For any additional information, please contact Anne Pinto-Rodrigues or Aiswarya Vijayadharan at spiritofhumanity@americares.org or 91-22-65568098.

Media Coverage:

The Spirit of Humanity Awards continues to receive favorable media coverage. Click here to view the press clippings on our Media Coverage page.