Annual Timeline and Milestones – The Righteousness Award
A. Objective
To establish a clear, actionable schedule for The Righteousness Award, ensuring timely promotion, submission, evaluation, and recognition of individuals, groups, and organizations who demonstrate outstanding moral courage, integrity, and positive societal impact. This timeline maximizes engagement, encourages high-quality nominations, and strengthens the award’s visibility worldwide.
B. Annual Cycle Overview
| Phase | Timeline | Key Activities | Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Announcement & Call for Nominations | January – February | Publicize the award through media, educational institutions, organizations, social media, and partner networks. Open submissions. | Award officially announced. Submission portal active. |
| Submission Period | February – July | Nominators submit entries with detailed descriptions, supporting materials, and evidence of impact. | Submission deadline reached. All entries logged. |
| Preliminary Screening | August | Secretariat verifies eligibility, completeness, and validity of nominations. Judges perform an initial review based on core criteria. | Shortlist of qualified nominees (individuals, groups, organizations) created. |
| Evaluation & Internal Review | September | Judges convene (in-person or virtually) for detailed internal review of shortlisted nominations. They evaluate all submitted materials according to the rubric: Moral Courage & Integrity, Impact & Influence, Innovation & Creativity, Sustainability & Reach. | Scores and rankings finalized for shortlisted nominees. |
| Final Decision | October | Judges deliberate internally to finalize the slate of awardees. Special recognitions (e.g., Honorable Mention, Group/Organization Awards) may be assigned. | Official list of awardees confirmed and prepared for announcement. |
| Award Recognition | November | Awardees are publicly recognized. Ceremonies, announcements, and media coverage conducted. | Award winners unveiled, media coverage published. |
| Post-Award Activities | December | Review process, gather feedback, and prepare framework for the next award cycle. Promote awareness of awardees’ contributions. | Feedback report compiled; next cycle framework drafted. |