Announcing the Launch of the ChangeMaker in Sport Award 2024

November 25, 2024
Mumbai
India

The Indian Sport Management Association (INSMA) is proud to announce the launch of the ChangeMaker in Sport Award, which is presented for the 2024 edition by the UNESCO Chair on Governance and Social Responsibility in Sport. This prestigious award seeks to honour individuals and organisations in India who are transforming lives through the power of sport. You can read more about the award by clicking the button below.

About the Award

The ChangeMaker in Sport Award 2024 presented by the UNESCO Chair on Governance and Social Responsibility in Sport is designed to celebrate the visionaries and trailblazers who have used sport as a medium for meaningful change in India. Eligible candidates include Indian passport holders and registered Section-8 entities. Initiatives must have been in operation since at least January 1, 2023, demonstrating a tangible and measurable impact on improving lives through sport.

Evaluation Criteria:

The award emphasises innovation, scalability and the replicability of sports-based initiatives that drive social impact. It evaluates candidates on:

  1. The changemaker’s vision and approach.
  2. The measurable and innovative impact of their initiatives, with a focus on achievements in 2024.
  3. The potential of their work to scale or inspire similar initiatives across India.

Selected finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their work through multimedia presentations and will gain recognition as ChangeMakers in Sport. The deadline for applications for the 2024 Award is December 7, 2024. Eligible participants are invited to submit comprehensive responses along with high-resolution videos and photos that bring their initiatives to life. Supporting documentation, such as articles and public recognition, can further strengthen submissions.

Apply for the Award

The ChangeMaker in Sport Award is a call to action for leaders who believe in the transformative power of sport. Join us in celebrating the heroes who are driving social change and building a better tomorrow through sport.

About INSMA:

INSMA is a not-for-profit organisation focused on the advancement of sport management scholarship in India.

About UNESCO Chair on Governance and Social Responsibility in Sport:

Dedicated to promoting social responsibility and ethical practices in sport governance, the UNESCO Chair on Governance and Social Responsibility in Sport works globally to advance sport as a tool for societal development.

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