CALL FOR NOMINATIONS IS OPEN UNTIL June 30th, 2024
It’s your chance to join us in honoring the best among us to celebrate our cultural heritage and more in 2024!
GCA 2024 RECOGNITIONS: AWARDS AND PRIZES
GCA's 2024 Theme: Hope Harmony Continuity
Request for Nominations
The Guyana Cultural Association of New York Inc. (GCA) presents its annual Awards Ceremony, on Wednesday, 28th August, newly titled: GCA 2024 RECOGNITIONS: Awards and Prizes, under the theme Hope Harmony Continuity
We will recognize individuals and organizations whose unselfish work have inspired many and gave solace while providing comfortable space and courage for others. Therefore, we request timely nominations that meet the selection criteria of accomplishments that demonstrate actions of the best of us in these testing times both in the Motherland and the Diaspora. Displays of humanity are important and descriptions of their impact and challenges are necessary for favorable evaluation.
As GCA enters its 24th year, we are proud to have been leaders in recognizing cultural representatives who have motivated us to excellence. In that tradition, we will honor exemplars selected from global nominations, whose literary work, leadership and creativity exemplify the spirit of hope
We request nominations of accomplishments that demonstrate actions of the best of us in the homeland and the Diaspora.
Nominations for 2024 Recognitions are open until June 30, 2024.
The Guyana Cultural Association of New York Awards
Since 2002, GCA has recognized Guyanese creativity and achievement. The following awards are made annually:
- Guyana Cultural Association Lifetime Achievement Award
- Guyana Cultural Association Exemplary Award
- Guyana Cultural Association Award
- Guyana Cultural Association Cultural Enabler Award
- Claire Ann Goring M.S. Youth Awards
Selection Criteria
A selection committee evaluates each nomination considering seven criteria: originality, scope, impact / influence, integration, pioneering spirit, challenges, and achievements.
Please read the Selection Criteria for more information. Selections will only be made from Nominations received on time, complete with photographs.
The Nomination Form can be found below. Past honorees are listed here: http://guyfolkfest.org/archives-awards.
Your questions about the GCA 2024 Awards can be sent to AwardsNominations@guyfolkfest.org
Selection Criteria
- Originality:
This attribute refers to the nature of the idea, expression, or product/innovation. The term “expression” issued here refers to more than verbal expressions and can include any manifestation of Guyanese creativity from plait bread, butter flap, peddle pushers, music, paintings, our cuisine, etc. - Scope:
Did the idea, expression, product/innovation have ramifications /consequences beyond the village, country, region, etc? Has it been long lasting? Here we also consider factors that could have constrained or restricted the scope of the idea, expression, product /innovation. - Impact/Influence:
Did the idea, expression, or product/innovation have economic, political, cultural, and social consequences? - Integration:
Did the idea, expression, or product or innovation contribute to social, cultural, and political harmony? Also, did it lead to the improvement of cultural understanding? - Pioneering spirit:
Pioneering spirit refers to an idea, expression, and product or innovation that was introduced even in the face of derision. - Challenges:
This refers to nominees who have overcome physical, psychological, economic, social, residential, cultural, and political barriers to make a contribution that satisfies some of the criteria or attributes listed at 1 through 5. - Achievements:
This refers to the nominee’s body of work. It is not a mere quantitative measure – “Nuff is not always the best.”
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Eligibility NOMINATION DEADLINE is on or before June 30, 2024. IMPORTANT |