NEW for 2023!

We have received over 200 nominations for the brand-new World Down Syndrome Awards.

The World Down Syndrome Awards are awards aimed at sharing projects, achievements or practices that make the lives of people with Down syndrome better.

We want to celebrate projects, achievements or practices that are in line with these principles:

• People with Down syndrome should be included equally in every part of community life and have access to the same opportunities as everyone else.
• People with Down syndrome have the same rights as everyone else, as described in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

The World Down Syndrome Awards are organised by Down Syndrome International (DSi), the global network of people with Down syndrome and their families.

The Award recipients will be chosen by an expert panel, including people with Down syndrome from around the world.

We will present videos of all the projects, achievements or practices that receive Awards at the World Down Syndrome Conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on or around the 21 March.

The projects, achievements or practices will also be featured on our website and shared with the entire network and its supporters.

Nominations for the awards are now closed.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is eligible for an Award?

The Awards are for projects, achievements or practices that make the lives of people with Down syndrome better.

We have two categories for the Awards:

• Awards for self-advocates or self-advocacy groups.
• Awards for other individuals, groups or organisations. Some examples of individuals are family members, advocates, paid staff, or researchers. Some examples of groups or organisations are organisations of persons with disabilities, NGOs, nonprofits, businesses or universities.

What kind of projects, achievements or practices are you looking for?

We are looking for projects, achievements or practices that make the lives of people with Down syndrome better in one of these four areas:

• Inclusive Education
• Inclusive Employment
• Inclusive Health
• Inclusive Organisations

How can I nominate a project, achievement or practice?

You will need to complete this nomination form, which will ask you questions about the project, achievement or practice.

You will need to provide evidence of how the project, achievement or practice is making the lives of people with Down syndrome better.

Nominations are now closed.

How will the Awards be chosen?

All applications will be assessed against the Award Criteria by the Down Syndrome International team.

Then a shortlist of the best applications will be reviewed by an expert panel, including people with Down syndrome from around the world.

When is the deadline for Awards to be submitted?

15 September 2023.

When will the Awards be announced?

The Awards will be announced in October as part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

What are the benefits of receiving an Award?

We will present videos of all the projects, achievements or practices that receive Awards at the World Down Syndrome Conference.

The Conference takes place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York around the 21 March, or World Down Syndrome Day.

The projects, achievements or practices will also be featured on Down Syndrome International’s website and shared with the entire network and its supporters.

Can Awardees attend the World Down Syndrome Conference in-person?

Yes, we will be very happy for Awardees to attend the Conference, but DSi is unable to help with costs as we are a small organisation with limited resources.

Any more questions?

Please complete the contact form here:

CONTACT DSI

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Good luck!