Canon emphasizes the success of young people with campaigns that support sustainability; has been sponsoring the Young Champion of the Year category at the Global Good Awards for five years.
The Global Good Awards 2024 Canon Young Champion of the Year category recognizes young leaders who lead positive change in any field of sustainability and use their methods to encourage others to take action. Prize; It was launched as an extension of the Canon Youth Program (Young People Programme), which provides young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to address sustainability issues using creativity and critical thinking, the second of which was held in Mardin this year in Türkiye. Applications for the Global Good Awards 2024 Canon Young Champion of the Year category continue until May 3.
Last year's winners of the under-17 and under-21 categories, Raheen Fatima and Manyasiri 'Pear' Chotbunwong, were highly appreciated by the jury members. A social activist, Raheen's work, based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and aimed at educating young people around the world on different subjects, was highly praised. To date, Raheen has trained more than 5,000 young people from 20 different countries.
Manyasiri ‘Pear’ Chotbunwong, founder of the nonprofit women's health organization H.E.R. (Health. Equity/Respect), was honored for her efforts to support women's access to menstrual products, education, healthcare and employment. Through her foundation, she has partnered with more than 30 schools and nonprofits to distribute more than 10,000 reusable and FDA-approved sugar cane fiber pads to women in five countries.
Past years' winners of the Canon category have represented Canon at global events such as Expo 2020 Dubai, while some of last year's finalists have appeared in a TV and social media global video campaign with Cartoon Network.
Canon EMEA Sustainability and Government Operations Director Peter Bragg said: "We are delighted to have sponsored the Global Good Awards for five years. I look forward to seeing entries in the coming months highlighting the hard work and achievements of young people who are organizing sustainability campaigns. I think this award is an important opportunity to recognize young sustainability leaders who are making a real difference in their communities." He evaluated the program by saying.
This year's "Canon Young Champion of the Year Award" winner; An inspiring panel of judges will judge, including UN Global Compact Network UK Executive Director Steve Kenzie, Sustainability consultant and author of the Be the Change Book Series Georgina Stevens, 2023 Canon Young Champion of the Year finalist Jodie Bailey-Ho and photographer and Canon Brand Ambassador Laura El Tantawy.
Canon Young Champion of the Year category details
The award is given in two categories: those under the age of 17 and 25, and participation in both categories is free. Applications are accepted from Canon Youth Programs participants and youth activists from outside the program. The judging panel allows more than one applicant for a nomination. For example, a group of friends or siblings might work together to run a campaign for sustainability goals. Applications will be accepted until May 3, 2024.
To apply, participants must submit a personal video of a maximum of 1,250 words, as well as a maximum of six captioned images that tell their story and the change they are working for. Applications should use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a guide. When preparing their applications, participants can focus on any type of social and environmental sustainability activism, whether it is a local community project or a large, global initiative.
Winners of the Young Champion Award will receive a Canon EOS R50 Creator Kit and will be invited to a Masterclass with a Canon Brand Ambassador. Participants who make it to the final will also be given a certificate and a sustainability medal.
Applicants can submit an application on their own behalf if they are over 18 years of age, or can be nominated by a parent, guardian, company, or association or organization they work with. However, the association or organization must be part of the application process.
