ECIS needs at least one month's notice from the time of receiving the nomination in order to process and mail the award to the school.

Criteria for this award:

• there are no limitations in respect of age, nationality, class or level of academic performance of the recipient.

• only one award per school will be given each academic year.

The ECIS Board of Trustees has produced the following citation to accompany the award which includes certain qualities it is felt should characterise the student recognised by the award:

Although member schools have the opportunity to nominate a potential candidate annually, in order to maintain the prestigious level of recognition for which this award is intended, it is expected that this award will be presented sparingly, with considerable forethought, and only to those individuals or groups that have achieved the very highest level of service and dedication.

No more than one award per member school will be given annually. The citation is a recognition plaque awarded for acknowledgement of exemplary contributions, service and/or innovations which have helped to promote international education and an understanding of world cultures.

• must be an adult member of the school community who has attained at least 18 years of age with significant experience living and/or working in an international community and who has contributed exemplary voluntary service which has helped to promote international education. This could be demonstrated in any number of ways which may or may not include research, program development and implementation, or personal and public advocacy.

• should be an exemplary citizen who exhibits personal integrity, ethical professional practices, high personal expectations, a positive attitude and demeanour toward others, and seeks to understand and appreciate other cultures and educational programs.

• must have demonstrated the ability to excel at inspiring and leading others.