Criteria

Projects/initiatives/activities which:

• Encourage people to be kinder to themselves, to each other and to the planet

• Build a kinder and more compassionate university/college/school

• Have kindness/compassion as a core value or guiding principle

• Are inclusive and enable people to be their full selves

• Have a positive impact on all those involved

• Build well-being - physical and/or mental health

• Build bridges - help to bring people together in common cause

• Combat loneliness and build a sense of community

• Build understanding of the importance of kindness and compassion

• Are scalable and could be replicated by other universities/schools/colleges

• Puts people at the heart of decision making/show how difficult decisions have been made with kindness and compassion

Entries

Entries are made via submitting short video (2-3 minutes) which tells the story of their project/initiative. The video can be made using a phone and should be filmed in landscape and ideally should include cpations and the insitutions logo if possible.

There is no charge for entries.

Email your entry to [email protected] with the subject header AWARDS. Good Luck!

Prizes

Winner received an award and a package of KindFest tickets for staff, students and parents to attend. Their video will be featured at KindFest and they will be invited to an awards ceremony in London.

Deadline for entries is 5pm on Wednesday 12th October.

Judging takes place on 19th October.

Award Ceremony in London on 2nd November - venue TBC