Eligibility

Winners in the two categories will be selected by an independent jury comprising senior academics, media representatives and development assistance experts, based in Australia.

In selecting the Award winners, the CSC Award Jury will consider both significant contributions to the theory of CSC, and notable achievements in applied communication practice. The theoretical and practical work of Award nominees should reflect and/or be directly relevant to key CSC themes. The CSC Jury will also consider the pioneering contributions made by theorists and practitioners, as well as the long-term sustainable development impact of their work, communities impacted, commitment made, applicability, and timeliness. The award nomination process is open to men and women, from any political background, religion, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
 
Criteria
The CSC Award Jury will review applicants and select those most outstanding according tothe following criteria.

Practitioner/Activist Applicant
Theoretical Applicant
  • Clearly in line with key communication for social change themes
  • Innovative
  • Timely/contemporary (completed work in the last 5 years)
  • Grassroots and community based (in rural and urban contexts)
  • Supporting marginalised groups/communities
  • Contributes to sustainable development
  • Demonstrated extraordinary commitment
  • High percent of take-up with target group 
 
  • Clearly in line with key communication for social change themes
  • Contributed to a major theoretical innovation or knowledge generation
  • Timely/contemporary (completed work in the last 5 years)
  • Applicable
  • Contributes to sustainable development
  • Demonstrated extraordinary commitment
 

 

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