The United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases is calling for nominations for the 2022 Awards to recognize achievements during 2021 on multisectoral action in the prevention and control of NCDs, mental health and the wider NCD-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year the Task Force is joining forces with the WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care, with the Awards Scheme being expanded to recognize work in primary care for prevention and control of NCDs.
Awards
Awards that recognize outstanding commitment and action to: (i) prevent and control NCDs;[1] and (ii) deliver integrated people-centered primary care[2] will be made in three categories:
- Ministries of health and government health agencies
- Ministries and government agencies outside health
- Non-governmental organizations, academia and foundations. (Note: the nominator must complete WHO’s standard form for declaration of interests. The organization being nominated must complete the arms and tobacco disclosure statement. Both forms must be submitted to unncdtaskforce@gmail.com).
Who can make nominations
Anyone can submit a nomination however nominations cannot come from an individual working in the institution being nominated. For awards related to NCDs, recipients of an Award within the last three years will not be considered for nomination.
Nominations for individuals are not permissible.
What we are looking for
- Those being nominated should demonstrate an outstanding contribution to: (i) multisectoral action in the prevention and control of NCDs, mental health or other NCD-related SDGs; or (ii) multisectoral action with demonstrated results at the primary care for prevention and control of NCDs, mental health and NCD-related SDGs.
- The application should describe how the institution, agency or organization being nominated has demonstrated the ability to:
- Create new and innovative approaches and activities;
- Lead the agenda and work with partners;
- Mobilize resources, knowledge and expertise;
- Meet challenges and overcome significant obstacles;
- Act as an exemplar to others.
We encourage nominations that highlight action taken by children and youth groups as well as those working with minority communities.
We encourage nominations that highlight action taken during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to submit a nomination
The nomination form can be accessed here. Nominations should be written in English. Should you experience any issues accessing the nomination form please send an email to unncdtaskforce@gmail.com.
Information required
- The name and address of the institution, agency or organization being nominated;
- The name and email address of a focal point in the institution, agency or organization that is being nominated;
- The name and email address of the nominator along with the organization the nominator is working for as well as the relationship to the institution, agency or organization that is being nominated;
- Reasons for the nomination. It is important that outcomes are fully described. Links to relevant publication on the internet are encouraged to enhance information available to the selection committee (maximum 4500 characters);
- For non-governmental organizations, academia and foundations. (The nominator must complete the WHO standard form for declaration of interests. The organization being nominated must complete the arms and tobacco disclosure statement. Both forms must be submitted to unncdtaskforce@gmail.com).
How the winners are selected
Winners will be selected by a panel that consists of members of the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases and representatives from WHO’s Department of Primary Health Care.
Closing date
10 June 2022.....NOW EXTENDED TO 10 JULY 2022
Announcement of awards
Awards will be announced in the latter half of 2022.
[2] See: WHO and UNICEF. A vision for primary health care in the 21st century: towards UHC and the SDGs. 2018.