For Faith-Based Conservation

Assisi Award

for faith-based conservation

Deadline for Receiving Materials: June 25, 2016

criteria for receipt of award

This non-monetary award is on a nomination basis and is aimed at recognising the contributions of faith-based organisations and adherents to the conservation of biodiversity. The following are criteria for the award:

·  Evidence that nominator visited the location site/area of the nominated conservation project(s), including the date of visit(s) and names of the key project(s) participants interviewed. This evidence and the related details may alternatively be collected by a member of the Awards Committee, if the nominator did not personally visit the project.

·  Evidence of faith-based conservation activity and description of its spiritual/religious context (e.g., a document describing the project(s), the motivations that drove it, and the names of the communities and key representatives involved; OR a web page providing this information; OR, if pertinent, an announcement of funding and/or a report to a donor regarding project(s) progress/completion). It is key that the conservation activities nominated are fully cognizant with and motivated by the spiritual values of the faith tradition in whose context they have been promoted.

·  Evidence of the conservation goal(s) achieved through faith-based initiatives (e.g., report to a funding organization; OR web site describing project(s) results; OR scientific articles(s)/other grey literature). Although not strictly required, quantitative evidence of conservation success shall add weight to the nomination.

·  The quality of the supporting material (e.g., evidence of visits to the project(s) location and personnel, audio-visual material, exposure in news and media, social media, articles in scientific journals or grey literature, broader social and/or political impacts).

·  The names, affiliations, and contact information of two referees who can attest to the faith-based project(s) being nominated. Evidence that at least one of the referees has visited the project(s) personnel and location shall be required, if analogous evidence was provided neither by nominator nor by a member of the Awards Committee.

NOMINEE INFORMATION

Name:

Title:

Address:

Telephone: Fax:

E-mail:

Religious affiliation

Category: (Check one box)

Faith-based non-government organisation

Faith-based organisation

Individual

Other (specify: )

Nominee's achievements and use of award (250-500 words maximum)

This description (with some editing) will be the principle source of information used in the selection process and voting. It should provide a brief resume of the individual and clearly explain the achievements that deserve recognition and the purpose for which the award will be used.

Abbreviated version of Nominee’s achievements and use of award (100 words maximum)

This description will be used in the SCB newsletter, should the nominee receive the award.

Summary Statement (25 words maximum)

This statement should indicate the core justification for the award. It will be used on the certificate if the nominee receives the award. For example, "For demonstrated commitment and/or service to conservation in xxx area in the nexus of religion and conservation".

Nominator Information

Please provide your full contact information below:

Name:

Address:

Telephone: Fax:

E-mail:

Evidence (see first criteria for the award above)

Supporting Letters:

Please list here the names of people providing letters of support (a minimum of two letters is needed) and copy the letters into the space below. This nomination form is not complete without the letters included in the document. If there are particularly important passages in these letters that you wish to bring to the review panel’s attention, please highlight them in BOLD.