Our Regional and National Selection Committees carefully assess all eligible nominations using a set of weighted selection criteria. The higher the weight, the more important the factor is in the final decision.
The specific criteria may vary slightly depending on the category. Click on your category below to view the relevant selection criteria.
$1 Million Category
Team Diversity (weight = 2)
- Degree of team diversity and extent of meaningful participation of Northerners
- Extent to which those who will benefit from the project are included in the team
- Capacity of the team as a whole to successfully carry out the proposed project
Project Novelty (weight = 1)
- Degree of project innovation and novelty
Impact (weight = 5)
- Degree of long-term impact (geographically or in depth) in the target communities and degree of relevance for the target communities
- Degree to which anticipated project outcomes reflect the effort (time and funds)
Sustainability (weight = 3)
- Degree of buy-in (in-kind and cash contributions) from partners and team members
- Extent to which being a Laureate of the Arctic Inspiration Prize can be leveraged for the sustainability of the project and its impacts, and the potential to inspire others to develop their own projects
Project Accountability (weight = 2)
- Degree of accountability (leadership, management, finances, project timelines)
- How progress will be measured and reported
Ability to Highlight Northern Achievements (weight = 2)
- Degree of the team’s ability to highlight inspiring northern achievements and innovations in the North and South
- Degree of the team’s ability to leverage the recognition of being a Laureate (media coverage, social media, etc.) to the benefit of the North
AIP Category
Team Diversity (weight = 2)
- Degree of team diversity and extent of meaningful participation of Northerners
- Extent to which those who will benefit from the project are included in the team
- Capacity of the team as a whole to successfully carry out the proposed project
Project Novelty (weight = 1)
- Degree of project innovation and novelty
Impact (weight = 5)
- Degree of impact (geographically or in depth) in the target communities, preferably in the long term and degree of relevance for the target communities
- Degree to which anticipated project outcomes reflect the effort (time and funds)
Sustainability (weight = 3)
- Degree of buy-in (in-kind and cash contributions) from partners and team members
- Extent to which being a Laureate of the Arctic Inspiration Prize can be leveraged for the sustainability of the project and its impacts, and the potential to inspire others to develop their own projects
Project Accountability (weight = 2)
- Degree of accountability (leadership, management, finances, project timelines)
- How progress will be measured and reported
Ability to Highlight Northern Achievements (weight = 2)
- Degree of the team’s ability to highlight inspiring northern achievements and innovations in the North and South
- Degree of the team’s ability to leverage the recognition of being a Laureate (media coverage, social media, etc.) to the benefit of the North
Arctic Inspiration Youth Prize (AIYP) Category
Team Diversity (weight = 2)
- Degree of team diversity and extent to which those who will benefit from the project are included in the team
- Capacity of the team as a whole to successfully carry out the proposed project
Project Novelty (weight = 1)
- Degree of project innovation and novelty
Impact (weight = 5)
- Degree of impact in the target communities (preferably in the long term) and degree of relevance for the target communities
- Degree to which anticipated project outcomes reflect the effort (time and funds)
Sustainability (weight = 3)
- Degree of buy-in (in-kind and cash contributions) from partners and team members
- Potential to inspire others to develop their own projects
Project Accountability (weight = 2)
- Degree of accountability (leadership, management, finances, project timelines)
- How progress will be measured and reported
Ability to Highlight Northern Achievements (weight = 2)
- Degree of the team’s ability to leverage the recognition of being a Laureate (media coverage, social media, etc.) to the benefit of the North
- Degree of the team’s ability to highlight inspiring northern achievements and innovations in the North and South
