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Call for nominations
The United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases is calling for nominations for the 2020 Award to recognize achievements during 2019 on multisectoral action in the prevention and control of NCDs, mental health and the wider NCD-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Awards
Awards will be made in four categories:
- Ministries of health and government health agencies
- Ministries and government agencies outside health
- UN country teams
- Non-governmental organizations, academia and foundations. (Note: the nominator must complete WHO’s standard form for declaration of interests. The organization being nominated must complete the arms and tobacco disclosure statement. Both forms must be submitted to unncdtaskforce@gmail.com).
Awards for individuals will not be accepted.
Who can make nominations
Anyone can submit a nomination. Nominations cannot come from an individual working in the institution that is being nominated. An agency cannot nominate itself.
What we are looking for
- Those being nominated should demonstrate an outstanding contribution to multisectoral action in the prevention and control of NCDs, mental health or other NCD-related SDGs at a local, national, regional or international level.
- The application should describe how the institution, agency or organization being nominated has demonstrated the ability to:
- Create new and innovative approaches and activities;
- Lead the agenda and work with partners;
- Mobilize resources, knowledge and expertise;
- Meet challenges and overcome significant obstacles;
- Act as an exemplar to others.
How to submit a nomination
The nomination form can be accessed here. Nominations should be written in English. Should you experience any issues accessing the nomination form please send an email to unncdtaskforce@gmail.com.
Information required
- The name and address of the institution, agency or organization being nominated;
- The name and email address of a focal point in the institution, agency or organization that is being nominated;
- The name and email address of the nominator along with the organization the nominator is working for as well as the relationship to the institution, agency or organization that is being nominated;
- Reasons for the nomination. It is important that outcomes are fully described. Links to relevant publication on the internet are encouraged to enhance information available to the selection committee (maximum 4500 characters);
- For non-governmental organizations, academia and foundations. (The nominator must complete the WHO standard form for declaration of interests. The organization being nominated must complete the arms and tobacco disclosure statement. Both forms must be submitted to unncdtaskforce@gmail.com).
How the winners are selected
Winners will be selected committee consisting of a number of United Nations agencies that are members of the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases.
Closing date
5 June 2020 3 July 2020
Announcement of awards
Awards will be announced in the latter half of 2020.