MARY GLOWREY – LILIANE BREKELMANS DISABILITY AWARD – 2020

On the occasion of CHAI’s Platinum Jubilee in 2018, Liliane Fonds (LF) announced support for ‘Mary Glowrey – Liliane Brekelmans Disability Award’. This award was instituted as a token of appreciation for CHAI’s services to people living with disabilities. CHAI has supported over 33000 children / youth with disabilities in the last 25 years.

The objective of this award is – To recognize and promote exemplary work by organizations and individuals in the field of disability and To honor the resilience of people with disabilities.

The award will be given in two categories
1. A Role Model NGO/Institution
2. A Role Model with/without a Disability

Category A:A Role Model NGO/Institution in India
• Working in the disability sector for more than 5 years
• Committed to uplifting the life of people with disabilities.
• Working on community-based rehabilitation approaches
• Showing impact in the lives of persons with disabilities and in communities.

There will be two awards in this category;
a) Organization from CHAI network
• Award Prize is Rs. 2,00,000/- (Two Lakhs Only)
b) Organization from outside CHAI network
• Award Prize is Rs. 2,00,000/- (Two Lakhs Only)

Category B: A Role Model with/without a Disability in India
• Engaged in the disability sector for more than 3 years
• Has been active at local or regional level in bringing a change in his/her community
• Has advocated for the rights of persons with disabilities
• Has been a significant leader and role model for others in the community

There will be two awards in this category.
a) One person from CHAI network
a. Award Prize is Rs. 1,00,000/- (One Lakh Only)
b) One person from outside CHAI network
a. Award Prize is Rs. 1,00,000/- (One Lakh Only)

The date of the award ceremony will be announced later, depending on the COVID 19 situation in the country.

For more details and nomination forms please visit : http://www.chaiawards.org/