Make a Difference Award
Make a Difference Award
We look for high potential ventures/projects that can bring about economic, social and/or environmental benefits in an innovative and sustainable manner. Applicants should either be based in Asia or are doing their ventures/projects primarily for Asia.
The MaD Award, first launched in 2010, is held annually from July – January. The founder(s) should launch the ventures/projects at the age of 30 or below, and should be aged 35 or below at the time of the entry. The finalists are required to present their ventures/projects at the annual Make a Difference forum in Hong Kong in January.
The Grand Award Winner will receive a cash award of HK$150,000. There will also be three Merit Award Winners, each receiving a cash award of HK$40,000 each. A Rising Star Award (at HK$10,000) will be conferred to outstanding changemakers aged 23 or below. All the Finalists and the Rising Star team will enjoy a one year mentorship. We will announce the Grand Award Winner at the closing of the MaD Forum.
arts
and culture
e.g. enhancing social cohesion, changing society values/ behavior, community rejuvenation, empowering the deprived
economy
and finance
e.g. job creation, microfinance
education
and learning
e.g. improving literacy, empowering the underprivileged, youth development, alternative learning experience, reducing the digital divide
environment
and energy
e.g. environment conservation, alternative energy, reducing carbon footprint
medical
and health care
e.g. breakthroughs in consultation, diagnosis and treatment, preventive health care, health education
other social or
environmental
needs of developed
or developing
economies
e.g. water, food, poverty, elderly services
Contact Us
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