FAQ

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  • What is the Global Pluralism Award?

    The Global Pluralism Award celebrates achievement and excellence in the field of pluralism.

    Presented every other year to individuals, organizations, governments and businesses from around the world, the Award celebrates the inspiring and brave work that is helping to build more inclusive societies where diversity is valued and protected.

    Three Award winners will share a total prize pool of CAD 150,000. The monetary prize will be equally divided among the three Award winners (CAD 50,000 each).

  • Who manages the Award?

    The Award is conferred by the Global Centre for Pluralism (“the Centre”) and made possible in part by the generous support of TD Bank Group. The Global Centre for Pluralism is an independent, charitable organization founded by His Highness the Aga Khan and the Government of Canada. The Centre works with policy leaders, educators and community builders around the world to amplify and implement the transformative power of pluralism.

    The Award is managed by a dedicated secretariat based in the Centre’s office in Ottawa.

     

  • How often is it awarded?

    The Award is presented to three recipients once every two years.

     

  • Who is eligible?

    Individuals and institutions (public, private and civil society) are eligible for the Award.

  • Which countries are eligible?

    As a global Award, we welcome nominations from any country around the world.

  • How can I apply/nominate someone?

    Submissions are accepted from nominators or from candidates themselves. Consideration by the Jury will not depend on the type of submission.

    Submission by Candidate:

    Step 1) The candidate creates an online profile and completes the Candidate Form.
    Step 2) The candidate is responsible for submitting the completed form by the deadline of May 17,
    2024 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
    Step 3) The candidate receives a confirmation email.

     

    Submission by Nominator:

    Step 1) The nominator creates and online profile and completes the Nominator Form, providing
    basic information about themselves and the candidate they wish to nominate.
    Step 2) The Centre notifies the candidate of their nomination. The candidate creates an online
    profile and completes the Candidate Form.
    Step 3) The candidate is responsible for submitting the completed form by the deadline of May 17,
    2024 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
    Step 4) Both the candidate and the nominator receive a confirmation email.

  • When is the deadline to apply/nominate?

    Nominations for the 2025 Global Pluralism Award will close on May 17, 2024 at 17:00 EST.

  • When will the Award winners be announced?

    Following a thorough selection and due diligence process, Award winners will be announced in October 2025. To stay up-to-date with Award news and activities, follow the Global Centre for Pluralism on Facebook and Twitter.

  • How are the Award winners determined?

    An independent international jury of experts will evaluate submissions using three main criteria: relevance to pluralism, innovation and authenticity.

  • How can the Award winners use the financial support?

    Three award winners will be given $50,000 each to further their work in support of pluralism. Award funds must be used for non-profit activities. Award winners will be required to submit a budget with the proposed way in which the funds will be used.

  • How is the financial support given to me or my organization?

    The Centre will enter into an agreement with each of the three award winners. The funds will be disbursed in three installments. Reporting on the use of the funds will be required in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency policies governing charities and the Income Tax Act.

  • Can I re-submit in 2025?

    Candidates for the 2025 Award must not have submitted an application consecutively in both of the last two Award cycles (2023 and 2021). If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact us at [email protected]