Beyond Sport is a global organization that promotes, develops and funds the use of sports to create positive social change across the world. Each year, they invite all sports-based organizations to apply for various community awards. In April, the National Office applied for the Beyond Sport UNICEF Sport for Education Award. This week, we received news that America SCORES is among three global organizations, and is the only US nonprofit, shortlisted for this award category.
Shortlisted entries receive:
• A free invitation to the Beyond Sport Summit on September 27-30 in Chicago
• Flights to and accommodation during the Summit
• Access to Beyond Sport's global network of international sports organizations, company leaders, and influential political figures
• Opportunities for business mentoring and to become members of the most influential group of social entrepreneurs ever assembled around sport
The winners of the six Beyond Sport Community Awards will be announced during the Summit, will receive a minimum of £10,000 (~$14,700) funding each. They will also receive a package of substantial business support to enable them to move forward and become fully sustainable in the future.
For the full press release and list of shortlisted organizations, click here.
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