Rice Award Information and Application
Purpose
Andrew E. Rice, a founder and visionary of the Society for International Development (SID), was a tireless advocate of promoting and mentoring youth in development. Mr. Rice built SID into a major global network, established the first newsletter and journal on international development, and helped start a number of development initiatives, including the U.S. Peace Corps. The Andrew E. Rice Award for Leadership and Innovation by a Young Professional in International Development (Rice Award) recognizes the achievements of an exceptional young professional working in the field of international development. Previously named “The Truman Award,” the award was established in 2003 by Andrew E. Rice and Robert Berg to honor leadership, innovation, impact and commitment. It was renamed The Rice Award in 2011 to honor the memory and contributions of one of its chief architects. The recipient of this award will demonstrate leadership and innovation, as well as tremendous promise for advancement in the field of international development. The selected winner will also recognize the importance of international development as a means of service to those who are most in need and will work towards sustainable, people-centered development.
Award
The Rice Award will be presented to the awardee at the Society for International Development’s Annual Conference on June 6, 2013 in Washington DC. While there will be only one winner, other notable candidates may be mentioned at the award presentation ceremony. The award consists of an inscribed plaque recognizing the awardee, a prize in the amount of $1,000, and a one-year, honorary membership to SID-Washington.
For a list of past winners, please click here.
Eligibility
1. Age from 18 to 35 years old.
2. Availability to accept the Rice Award in person at SID’s 2013 Annual Conference on June 6, 2013 in Washington, DC.
3. At least one year of experience as a volunteer or paid young professional in international development including demonstrating exceptional commitment to improving the lives of people in developing countries, which may include experience in a developing country.
4. Application and all supporting materials must be received by Saturday, April 27th.
Criteria
Rice Award applicants must submit a one-page, single-sided personal statement responding to the following:
1. Describe your contribution to advancing excellence in international development.
• Describe what you did – your specific inputs/actions/contributions to advancing SID-Washington’s mission of “advancing equitable development and bringing diverse constituencies together to debate critical ideas, policies and practices that will shape our global future.” This may include the innovation of a new program or the creative management or facilitation of a cutting-edge existing program or project.
• Describe why it was important – the social and/or economic outcomes and impact of your action(s). For example, explain how:
o Did your actions demonstrate a commitment to serving others and upholding the ideals of sustainable, just, equitable and participatory development?
o Can the impact of your work be measured and attributed to your actions – quantitatively and/or qualitatively? If so, what are the results?
• Explain how you made your contribution(s). For example:
o Demonstrated experience in leading people and change;
o Demonstrated creativity and innovation by developing new ideas and/or adapting successful solutions to new problems/challenges.
2. Explain how you will continue to contribute and show commitment to advancing international development excellence. This may include participating in relevant professional organizations, contributing to technical knowledge communities, blogging or publishing, and/or speaking at public events, workshops, conferences etc.
Nomination Process
Candidates for the award must complete the application form and may submit up to two one-page letters of recommendation/support describing:
1. Association with the candidate and the length of time associated with the candidate;
2. Those qualities and experiences that make the candidate distinct in the criteria areas;
3. Why the person recommending/supporting his/her nomination believes the candidate should be selected for the Rice Award.
Selection Process
The selection committee is comprised of international development professionals drawn from across the international development community including senior practitioners and young professionals.
Click here to download the application form.
Applications must be submitted electronically to riceaward@sidw.org by Saturday, April 27 with “Rice Award Application” in the subject line.
If you have further questions, please contact Alayne Potter at (202) 331-1317 or riceaward@sidw.org.
Thank you for your interest in the Rice Award.
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