Waislitz Global Citizen Award 2025 for Ending Extreme Poverty

• Prize Pool – $300,000
• Deadline – June 01, 2025
• CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Applications are now open for the 2025 Waislitz Global Citizen Award. Celebrating its eleventh year, the Global Citizen Waislitz Awards are annual cash prizes totaling $300,000 that recognize the excellence of individuals in their work to end extreme poverty. The grand prize and two additional prizes are $100,000 each, for a total of three prizes.

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The awards are presented by the Waislitz Foundation and Global Citizen. The Waislitz Foundation exists to create a positive social impact locally and globally through innovative projects that empower individuals to meet their full potential and make a measurable difference to the world.

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Ending extreme poverty is not a choice, it’s an obligation. My hope is that it will inspire many thousands of people around the world to do what they can to improve the living standards of those in dire need,” Chairman and Founder of the Melbourne-based Waislitz Foundation, Alex Waislitz.

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Prize information

• The 2025 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards feature three awards totaling $300,000 USD. They will be profiled in editorial pieces that will be featured on the Global Citizen platform and social media.
  • Global Citizen Waislitz Prize
    • $100,000 winner based on all five criteria below
  • Disruptor Award
    • $100,000 winner who excels in the “Disruption” criteria
  • Global Citizens’ Choice Award
    • $100,00 winner selected with input from online voting from the Global Citizen community

Eligibility:

• Entrants aged eighteen (18) years of age or older from anywhere in the world are eligible to apply for the awards. 

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