LEAP has announced the 6th edition of its Annual Awards designed to recognize the efforts of young Nigerians who through their positive change efforts have improved the lives of people in their immediate communities, The Awards will recognize 10 outstanding youth on November 19th, 2009.

The Annual Youth Leadership Awards are packaged by LEAP as a strong and visible means of harnessing and utilizing the potential of Nigerian youth. Since 2004, through its Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership Awards, LEAP has been recognizing the efforts of young Nigerians who have committed their talents and resources to making positive changes and improving the lives of those in their immediate communities.


Objectives
The objectives of the Annual Awards are to:

• Identify young people in Nigeria who have initiated change projects that are focused on improving the lives of others.

• Encourage and support these young people in their efforts.

• Showcase their impact on local communities and demonstrate that the youth can effectively serve as change leaders in Nigeria.

Application Criteria
Applicants must:

• be between 18 and 30 years old;

• have played a leadership role in their local communities in one of the following areas: Business and Economic Development, Environment, Education, Law and Human Rights, Health, Media and Culture and Science and Technology;

• Be able to show tangible evidence of impact (proof or positive changes resulting from the project;

• Demonstrate that their initiative has potential for growth pr further replication;

• Demonstrate high levels of integrity and the willingness to serve as role models for other youth

Application process
Applications can be downloaded or completed at http://www.leapafrica.org/downloads.asp  All applications should be returned to LEAP Africa office at 13 Omorinre Johnson Street Off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria or by post to
P.O. Box 75427 Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria or via e-mail to Asuquo Asuquo at aasuquo@leapafrica.org  before June 30th, 2009.


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