22 November 2012
The 2012 Padoh Mahn Sha Young Leader Award Launched
The Phan Foundation is pleased to call for nominations for the 2012 Padoh Mahn Sha Young Leader Award
Now in its 5th year, this award is granted to a young Karen person who has shown outstanding leadership and dedication in areas such as fighting poverty, promoting education, promoting development and preserving Karen culture.
In addition to recognizing the work of the winner, an award of $2000 will also be given to the organisation or community for whom that person works. The winner of the award will be announced in early 2012.
· Any Karen person under 35 is eligible to be nominated.
· That person can be living anywhere in the world.
· Nominations can be made by any individual or organisation.
· Organisations can nominate one of their own members.
· Nominations close on 31st January 2012.
“Padoh Mahn Sha always supported and encouraged young people who help their community and their people,” said Zoya Phan, Director of the Phan Foundation and daughter of Padoh Mahn Sha. “This award is one practical way of keeping his work and his memory alive.”
The Padoh Mahn Sha Young Leader Award is given annually by the Phan Foundation. The first award went to Naw Paw K’Bla Htoo from Kler Lwee Htu, the second award went to Saw Nyut Win from Mutraw District in Karen State and the third award went to Naw December Paw from Tenasserim Division. The fourth award went to Saw Htoo Htoo Eh, from the Free Burma Rangers.
The Phan Foundation was founded by the four children of Padoh Mahn Sha, the former General Secretary of the Karen National Union, and Nant Kyin Shwe, in their memory.
HOW TO NOMINATE SOMEONE
Nominations close on 31st January 2012. Nominations can be made by any individual or organisation. Organisations can nominate one of their own members.
Individuals cannot nominate themselves. They cannot be nominated by close family members.
To nominate someone statements or letter should be provided explaining why the person has been nominated. This could include for example, examples of successes in their work, their motivation, dedication, and commitment, putting community before self, selflessness. Case studies and examples are encouraged. It should include their name, date of birth, the reasons for nominating the person, a description of the work that they do, and the name of their organisation or community. Statements of support from those they work with or prominent people would also assist the judging process.
Nominations can be submitted in Karen, Burmese or English. Those people who are shortlisted may be requested to provide further information.
To submit your nominations and for more information about nominating someone for this award please contact Nant Bwa Bwa Phan, Email: bwabwa.phan@phanfoundation.org <mailto:bwabwa.phan@
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