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After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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The Tech Awards

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The Tech Awards is a programme that aims to honour and award innovators from around the world who use technology to benefit humanity. Three Laureates in each category are honoured, and one Laureate per category receives US$50,000.

Individuals, for-profit companies, and not-for-profit organisations are eligible to apply. The purpose of The Tech Awards programme is to "inspire global engagement in applying technology to humanity's most pressing problems by recognizing individuals, organizations, and companies that are utilizing innovative technology solutions to address the most urgent issues facing our planet."

The categories are:

  1. Environment
  2. Economic Development
  3. Education
  4. Young Innovator
  5. Energy
  6. Health



Nominations and applications are evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • The technology application significantly improves the human condition in one of the five award areas: economic development, education, environment, equality, or health.
  • A serious problem or challenge with global significance is addressed by this use of technology.
  • The application of this technology, which may be either a new invention or an innovative use of an existing technology, makes a noteworthy contribution that surpasses previous or current solutions.
  • The technology application has the potential to serve as an inspiration or model for further innovation.
  • The technology application is in the field and has demonstrated a measurable benefit.



Application Info

Nominations and applications must be submitted online in English. Be prepared to answer these three key questions on the nomination form (note character count on form): 1) Identify the technology application; 2) Explain how the technology application benefits humanity; and 3) State why the nominee deserves recognition.

Click here for more information about the award and to apply online.

Click here to access the nomination form.

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Click here to read about award recipients.

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W3eb2forDev listserv on November 21 2011.

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