About
The FGSI Volunteer Award is presented every odd year to a young volunteer as recognition of their values, passion and commitment in promoting and supporting science and technology education for youth.
This award has been created in memory of Rune Thode Nielsen from Denmark. He was a model science and technology ambassador dedicated and proudly involved in his mission, handling great responsibility in a professional yet always friendly manner with a positive, optimistic and open-minded attitude.
- The nominee must be under 30 years old.
- The nominee must have been actively involved as a volunteer for at least five years with a FGSI member, a FGSI Region, and/or at the global FGSI level.
- The candidature must be prepared and endorsed by the nominee’s organisation, Regional Executive Committee or FGSI Executive Committee.
Award
- The recipient receives a certificate and a trophy at the FGSI General Assembly held during FGSI Expo-Sciences International.
- For the 2021 edition, the recipient will receive an online certificate
- The recipient will be announced on the website.
Challenge given to the Award’s recipient
Develop an initiative to enhance the engagement or experience of young volunteers at the FGSI member, region or global level.
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- Call for candidatures to all FGSI members, FGSI Regional Offices and FGSI Executive Committee.
- Candidate review and approval of the awardee by FGSI Executive Committee.