2015 BESA Skate-Aid Charity of the Year Award - Apply Now

For the next tradeshow in January, the annual Bright European Skateboard Awards will return to Berlin - and if you happen to work for a skate charity, this one's for you: As of today, you can apply for the 2015 BESA Skate-Aid Charity of the Year Award, and here's how it works...

Who can apply?

Registered nonprofit associations or non-governmental organizations using skateboarding as a tool to engage with marginalized children and youth
Organizations implementing sports related projects based on skateboarding in crisis regions, war zones and social hotspots 
Organizations working in the areas of youth welfare, child protection and sport using skateboarding as a major tool

Requirements:

Organization needs to be officially registered (please submit documents verifying official status of organization)
Organization must proof activities in the areas mentioned above through submission of documentation, videos and reports
Organization needs to submit a specific project proposal outlining how the funding is going to be used

How does the selection work?

Pre-selection of 5 nominees through skate-aid
Independent jury consisting of 150 people from the skateboarding scene will vote online for their favorite NGO/project
The winner will be presented at the Bright European Skateboard Awards

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