HENLEY & PARTNERS: NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2023 GLOBAL CITIZEN AWARD

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Leading international residence and citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners, in partnership with the Swiss non-profit humanitarian Andan Foundation, announced the call for nominations for the 2023 Global Citizen Award.

The 2023 laureate will be selected by a distinguished, independent committee and honoured at the Global Citizen Award ceremony, the concluding event of the annual Henley & Partners Global Citizenship Conference, taking place in Dubai from Nov 9-10.

Created in 2014, the Global Citizen Award is a tribute that honours remarkable individuals working to advance any one of the global challenges affecting humanity today, challenges that transcend national boundaries and cannot be resolved by any one country acting alone.

Henley & Partners Chairman and Founder of the Andan Foundation, Dr Christian H. Kaelin, in a statement, says the awardee’s work needs to demonstrate a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable social groups, particularly with a connection to migration-related issues.

“The Global Citizen Award is open worldwide to those working in a field with a direct link to the issues they are looking to affect and excludes political figures, opinion leaders and celebrities.

“The committee is looking for remarkable and inspirational individuals who demonstrate vision, courage, and innovation in driving global change, and whose actions and outlook contribute to a more just, peaceful, connected, and tolerant world,” he added.

The selection process is confidential and is based on a majority decision of the Award Committee, with nominations closing on June 30.

The award itself consists of a bespoke sculptural medal designed by leading Italian artist Antonio Nocera, an award certificate signed by the Chairman of the Global Citizen Award Committee, and a monetary prize of US$20,000, which goes towards supporting the awardee’s humanitarian efforts. (US$1=RM4.41)

In addition, Henley & Partners commits to working closely with the awardee for a period of one year, raising awareness of their work and supporting the selected project through the firm’s network of more than 40 offices worldwide.

-- BERNAMA