The Guardian International Development Achievement Award aims to honour the unsung heroes of international development; those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to make a positive difference to the lives and livelihoods of some of the world's most marginalised people.
Nominations are welcome for individuals of any nationality and based anywhere in the world, who through achievements in work or in life – have made an exceptional contribution to alleviate poverty in the developing world.
Nominees for the Award will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
• The extent to which the nominee's achievements and actions have helped alleviate poverty, either directly or indirectly
• The sustainability of their achievements in terms of longevity, legacy and impact
• The extent to which the nominee's achievements and actions changed the social situations, public attitudes, structures or policies that may be behind the direct or indirect poverty of the people affected
