National Awards for Citizen Diplomacy
In 2008, the U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy honored six outstanding individuals for their exemplary work as citizen diplomats. In the same spirit, the nominations for 2010 National Awards for Citizen Diplomacy are currently being reviewed.
Six major awards will be presented at the November 17, 2010 ceremony in Washington D.C. Cut-off deadline for the 2010 Nominations was July 23rd, 2010. The USSCD will contact all 2010 nominees by the end of August and an official media announcement of the 2010 honorees will be released in late September.
Each Citizen Diplomat Award Nominee will be brought to Washington D.C to honor their extraordinary work and highlight their outstanding contributions to international understanding.
For each nominee recognition includes:
- Cash Donation of $5,000 to be awarded to a citizen diplomatic program or non-profit organization "of choice" in the recipient's name.
- Travel stipend to Washington D.C and per diem to attend the awards program;
- Three-dimensional, indvidually inscribed award and a Award Certificate;
- Media coverage through national press, radio, TV, and web-based media;
- International recognition through USCCD website and social networks.