World Summit Awards (WSA) 2022

WSA selects and promotes local digital innovation improving society. It is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge transfer through a worldwide network. Winners benefit not from a one-time financial reward, but a lifelong partnership and integration.

Eligibility

  • WSA is a nomination based award system, eligible for all UN member states.
  • Each country is eligible to nominate one project/solution per WSA category.
  • for participants under the age of 26- may apply for the WSA Young Innovators!

Categories

For the edition of the WSA 2022 the categories are:

  • GOVERNMENT & CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT – services | open data | democratic participation
  • HEALTH & WELL BEING – medical care | sport | lifestyle
  • LEARNING & EDUCATION – knowledge | science | skills
  • ENVIRONMENT & GREEN ENERGY – climate | sustainable resources | agriculture
  • CULTURE & TOURISM – heritage | entertainment | subcultures
  • SMART SETTLEMENTS & URBANIZATION – mobility | productive work | sustainable living
  • BUSINESS & COMMERCE – innovative services | security | finance | marketing
  • INCLUSION & EMPOWERMENT – diversity | gender | justice | human right

Winners of the WSA Benefits

  •  Invitation to the WSA Global Congress including:
    • Pitching seminars
    • Pitching session in front of an international audience during the Congress
    • A program of specially crafted workshops for the winners
    • Invitation to the prestigious award ceremony
    • Board and lodging for the duration of the Congress (only on-site events)
    • Eye to eye exchange with speakers, jurors and international guests
  • Integration into a network of internationally recognized digital content developers
  • Access to the WSA community of global experts and industry leaders in over 180 countries
  • Interaction with world-renowned sponsors and partners of the WSA community
  • Workshops specially shaped for the winners’ needs
  • A video clip highlighting the winners’ projects
  • Special placement on WSA website, YouTube channel and social media promotion
  • Long-term coverage within WSA editorial channels

Nominees’ Benefits

  • More coverage of your product. WSA provides nominees with press templates to help them to gain the attention of national media with support of the WSA national experts
  • WSA nominee seal to use on websites, social media channels and publications
  • Opportunity to receive feedback from the jurors.
  • Being nominated for the WSA means to be the best in the respective country in one of our 8 categories. Our experience has shown that this qualification can immensely improve outreach.

How to Apply

Write a mail to the WSA office to be introduced to your WSA National Expert. Your National Expert will guide you through the local steps needed to apply for WSA.

Some countries also offer application through a national contest or other forms of application.

For all details: https://wsa-global.org/contest/

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