This prize acknowledges the careers of people who have dedicated their lives to young people and, particularly, to their general, personal, and professional growth by promoting projects, raising awareness in society, implementing actions, etc. Activities that have not only become key assets for the young people involved but also for all society by contributing to the improvement of the employability of young people within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) mentioned above.

It rewards personal careers, lines of work, professional careers, i.e. lives that are worthy of receiving recognition for the effort made in favour of the professional integration of young people. And if the Jury considers appropriate, an “Ad Honorem” Prize will be considered.

 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

The Jury will base the pre-selection process and its final decision on the following criteria:

CREDIBILITY 

One or more of these elements may be considered:

  1. The integrity and power of the person and of the activity connected with the development of young people.
  2. Résumé and professional career.
  3. Acknowledgements received and/or support provided.

 

 ALIGNMENT WITH THE VALUES SET OUT IN THE 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

One or more of these elements may be considered:

  2. Commitment to equality (“no-one will be left behind”).
  3. Ethical and people-centred leadership seeking the development of others.
  4. An entrepreneurial spirit (intrinsic motivation that transforms ideas into actions).

 

SOCIAL IMPACT

One or more of these elements may be considered:

  1. Contribution to generating knowledge that can be transformed into valuable actions for society.
  2. Ability to influence.
  3. Social impact (detailing, if relevant, the social spheres of said impact).