Black Girls in the Lead Community Excellence Awards

Dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and elevating young black girls aged 12-18 who are passionate about making a significant impact in their communities.

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ISEEU Framework

The Girls In the Lead (GILD) Community Excellence Awards, an initiative under Sisters Keepers, is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and elevating young black girls aged 12-18 who are passionate about making a significant impact in their communities.

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    Inspire

    We motivate young black girls to believe in their potential and community impact.

    We use success stories, guest speakers, and past winners to inspire participants. Real-life examples help them visualize possibilities and take action.

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    Support

    We stand by our participants, offering unwavering support at every step.

    This includes mentoring, resources, feedback, and a tight-knit community. Our robust support system ensures they confidently navigate the application process, refine their initiatives, and shine brightly.

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    Engage

    We foster active participation among participants through workshops, Q&A sessions, community discussions, and public voting on our Mighty Network Community Channel.

    This engagement empowers them to shape their journey, seek feedback, and forge valuable connections, making their experience truly impactful.

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    Equip

    This pillar focuses on providing participants with the tools, skills, and knowledge they need to succeed.

    We empower participants with vital skills like leadership and public speaking, equipping them to initiate impactful community projects and drive positive change.

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    Unleash

    The final pillar is all about empowerment and action. Once participants are inspired, supported, engaged, and equipped, the program aims to unleash their potential.

    We acknowledge their achievements, provide platforms for growth, and connect them with post-program opportunities. Celebrating accomplishments boosts confidence, and by unlocking their potential, we ensure lasting, positive community change beyond the awards.

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Assessment criteria

Applicants will be categorized into two distinct age groups to ensure a level playing field:

  • - Group A: Ages 12-15

  • - Group B: Ages 16-18

Applications will be evaluated based on the following key areas:

  1. Leadership: How has the applicant demonstrated leadership qualities in their community initiative? This includes the ability to inspire others, take initiative, and drive a project to completion.

  2. Creativity: How innovative and unique is the applicant's approach to addressing community challenges? We're looking for out-of-the-box thinkers who bring fresh perspectives and solutions.

  3. Community Service Impact: What tangible impact has the applicant's community service or project had? This could be measured in terms of people-helped issues addressed, or any other positive change brought about by the initiative.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Girls In the Lead (GILD) Community Excellence Awards program is an initiative by Sisters Keepers to recognize, celebrate, and elevate young black girls aged 12-18 who have made significant contributions to their communities. The program encompasses various elements, including mentoring, community service, public voting, and a virtual award ceremony.

  • The awards are open to young black girls aged 12-18 who have initiated or been actively involved in a community project. The applicant should be a self-starter, founder, or pioneer of an initiative and eager to engage with mentors.

  • The application portal is open. Interested participants can submit their applications through the portal, providing details about their community initiative, personal achievements, and vision for the future.

  • The program recognizes a range of community causes, including Education, Health and Wellness, Environment and Sustainability, Safety and Security, and Equity and Justice. Each cause has its own set of criteria and objectives, which are detailed in the "Community Causes" section.

  • hroughout the application process, participants will have access to group mentoring sessions. These sessions will cover various topics, from application guidance to project design and social media campaigning. Mentors will provide feedback, insights, and support to ensure participants present their initiatives effectively.

  • Shortlisted candidates will have their community initiatives showcased on the Mighty Network Community Channel for public voting. Community members can vote for their favourite initiatives. The combined scores from public voting and the expert panel's evaluation will determine the final winners.

  • There will be Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards for each age group (12-15, 16-18). The total award value is capped at $5000 for all awards. Apart from monetary awards, winners will receive media recognition, access to educational resources, ongoing mentoring, technology tools, and other valuable prizes.

  • The virtual award ceremony will be held in May 2024. It will be hosted in our Mighty Networks community and will feature keynote speakers, participant showcases, award announcements, special performances, and interactive segments.

  • If you have any additional questions or require further information, please reach out to the Sisters Keepers team on info@sisters-keepers.org We're here to assist and guide you throughout your journey!

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