The Talloires Network is pleased to call for nominations for the 2012 MacJannet Prize. Student initiatives based at a Talloires Network member institution and that have existed for at least two years are eligible to be considered for this prize. Anyone can nominate a program, but nominations must be accompanied by a letter or email of support from the head of the university. Only two programs may be nominated from any university in a single year.
The MacJannet Prize recognizes exceptional student community engagement initiatives at Talloires Network member universities and contributes financially to their ongoing public service efforts. In 2012, three programs will receive awards: 1st Prize ($7,500), 2nd Prize ($5,000), and 3rd Prize ($2,500). Profiles of the winners will be posted on the MacJannet Prize website. Check out profiles of our 2009, 2010, and 2011 Prize recipients for examples of winning programs.
The MacJannet Prize is operated in partnership with the MacJannet Foundation which is committed to building a community of global citizens.
To nominate a program, download and complete the 2012 Nomination Form and email it to talloiresnetwork@tufts.edu. Nominations will be judged based on six selection criteria. Nominations are due by 15 February 2012.
The MacJannet Prize was established in order to:
- Recognize and encourage exceptional student community engagement and community service
- Financially support the ongoing work of university-based civic initiatives
- Elevate innovative civic engagement program models and disseminate them throughout the Network as examples of promising practices
- Strengthen public support for the global civic engagement movement in higher education
- Champion the values and extend the legacy of Donald and Charlotte MacJannet, who devoted their lives to fostering international understanding
- Promote action around the principles of the Talloires Declaration, which recommends steps to elevate the civic engagement of universities around the world
