Mwape Peer Awards Nomination Form

Mwape Peer Awards is now accepting nominations for the following 2010 Peer Awards, which recognizes individuals in Zambia and the Diaspora who have played pivotal roles in our communities. Mwape Peer Awards is a symbol of Excellence! Winners are selected by the Selection Committee of Peers (Experts) to reflect the significance roles they have taken in their respective fields. Awards will be given in the following categories:

1. Banking: Bankers Award honoring an influential and inspirational individual in the banking sector.
2. Economics: Economist Award honoring an economist who combines academic recognition with active participation in public policy.
3. Education: Teacher Award honoring exceptional men and women in the teaching profession. Good teachers are critical to a strong school system.
4. Engineering: Engineering Award honoring exceptional achievement through innovation in any field of engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, sanitation, water, etc.)
5. Law: Lawyer Award celebrating the distinguished careers of an individual whose world-class practice and commitment to law is an inspiration to the rest of the legal profession.
6. Leadership: Leadership Award for showing extra-ordinary leadership skills in any field.
7. Professional: Professional Award honoring professional excellence among scholars, authors, musicians, project managers, architectures, lecturer, nurses, etc.
8. Media: Journalist Award honoring a journalist who through his/her work contribute to a better public understanding of the benefits of information communications in today’s world.
9. Medicine: Physician Award honoring clinical physician who consistently achieve high standards in the practice of medicine by finding innovative ways of delivering quality medical care despite budget constraints. Is looked upon as role model by peers and is a valuable resource.
10. Research: Research Award is intended to foster the development of promising investigators in any field.
11. Talent: Rising Star Award honoring exceptional accomplishments by persons 30 years old or younger in any field.

Deadline: July 31, 2010.

All nominations must be submitted via the electronic form below.

Here are guidelines for submitting nominations.

* Focus on the individual. Mwape Peer Awards recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals, not groups or projects.

* Focus on the impact. Explain how a nominee's work made a significant difference, either in the organization or the community at large. Do not vote for someone for simply doing his/her job. While personal achievement is great, consider the impact on society.

* Focus on recent achievements. Mwape Peer Awards is not a lifetime achievement award.

* Look for the unsung heroes. Keep an eye out for an individual who, without the benefit of visibility or influence, made a difference through his/her creativity, energy and sheer tenacity.

Here are tips for filling out the form:

• Be sure to include information on supporting nominator. Do not list someone who is unaware of the nomination.
• Make sure that either the primary or the supporting nominator was born or lived in Zambia.
• Remember this award is for work done primarily in 2009 or 2010. Provide time references as appropriate.
• Do not duplicate the content of a nomination submitted by someone else.
• Please observe the limits on word counts.

If you have a question, contact Award Administrator James Mwape at james@mwape.com.