IIE Empower Award Nomination Form
Introduction
IIE’s mission and belief are that when education transcends borders, it opens minds, enabling people to go beyond building connections to solve problems together. Our vision is a peaceful, equitable world enriched by the international exchange of ideas and greater understanding between people and cultures. We truly believe in the Power of International Education to help people and organizations thrive in today’s interconnected world.
Inclusive of our work focusing on advancing scholarship, building economies, and promoting access to opportunities and our organizational values and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging, is the IIE Center for Access and Equity.
The IIE Center for Access and Equity aims to advance accessible programming and equitable practices in community building that enrich and expand international education, exchange, and opportunity for all. The Center focuses on expanding education and skills development and leveraging thought leadership to enrich global learning, programs and partnerships, and access for underrepresented communities.
The IIE Empower Award was created in 2023 at the launch of the Center for Access and Equity and will be presented annually to honor outstanding organizations, individuals, and initiatives with exemplary demonstration, contribution, and impact to access and equity in international education.
IIE Empower Award honorees share in IIE’s mission, vision, and values of a deep-rooted commitment to advancing access and equity in international higher education and exchange.
Nomination & Award Details
- Nominations must demonstrate impact in the cultivation of global learning, support for access among underrepresented communities, and/or leveraging programs or partnerships that examine the intersection of international education and DEIA.
- Only accepting self-nominations via the online form. Self-nominations are welcome from organizations and individuals around the world, who are striving to create access and equity in international higher education.
- Complete nominations include a submitted online nomination form and reference form received by the given deadline.
- IIE will select one awardee to be recognized and receive a monetary prize to further advance their access and equity in international higher education and exchange efforts, empowering them and impacting their communities (US $1,500 for an organization or US $500 for an individual).
Award Timeline & Process
- Nominations open from May 9 – June 28, 2024.
- Nominations are evaluated by an IIE-selected review committee. Selection and notifications will be made in early August.
- IIE will coordinate a recognition event with the awardee in August or September.
Nomination Form Instructions
You will be able to save and return to the nomination form until the deadline of June 28, 2024. You may save this form, which creates a unique link for you to use and return to your saved form before submitting it. This will allow you to return to your saved form without having to initiate another nomination form. If you require assistance accessing your saved nomination, email CAE@iie.org.