ELIGIBILITY:

Entrants aged eighteen (18) years of age or older from anywhere in the world are eligible to apply for the awards.

These awards are for individuals who have demonstrated an impact towards ending extreme poverty over a minimum of 1-2 years.

Applicants must apply for the awards themselves.

Applications are accepted from any individual who is doing impactful work and who has a registered legal entity such as non-profit, for-profit, B-corp, social enterprise, etc.

Evaluation Criteria:

Global Citizenship: How does the applicant embody and exemplify the values and practices of a Global Citizen?

Proof of Concept: Does the applicant have a strong proof of concept with at least 1-2 years of impact towards ending extreme poverty?

Disruption: Has the applicant created measurable impact in an innovative manner that disrupts the systems that allow for extreme poverty to exist?

Scalability: How would this award enable/support the applicant to scale or improve their work?

Adaptability: Can the applicant demonstrate examples of their ability to adapt and evolve to changing conditions?

BENEFIT:

The 2025 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards feature three awards totaling $300,000 USD. They will be profiled in editorial pieces that will be featured on the Global Citizen platform and social media.

Global Citizen Waislitz Prize: $100,000 winner based on all five criteria below

Disruptor Award: $100,000 winner who excels in the “Disruption” criteria

Global Citizens’ Choice Award: $100,000 winner selected with input from online voting from the Global Citizen community