What is the Young Changemakers award?
WE has joined PRovoke Media to launch a first of its kind people award – one that will celebrate the next generation of comms stars. Awards will be given annually during the Global SABRE Award ceremony.
This Award is intended to provide a career & professional development launching pad for marginalized groups who have traditionally been under-represented in the PR/ communications industry by providing mentorship, skills training, and access to more tools and resources.
Who can enter the awards?
The criteria for the awards varies on regions.
To qualify for the award in North America, candidates must be:
- Between the ages of 22 and 29 as of entry date
- Identifies as a woman and as Asian, Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, or two or more or races
To qualify for the award in UK/Europe, candidates must be:
- Between the ages of 22 and 29 as of entry date
- Identifies as a woman and as Black, or as a person of color
To qualify for the award in APAC/MEA, candidates must be:
- Between the ages of 22 and 29 as of entry date
- Identifies as a woman and as a member of a minority community
To qualify for the award in Latin/South America, candidates must be:
- Between the ages of 22 and 29 as of entry date
- Identifies as a woman and as a member of a minority community
Is there an entry fee?
No, there is no fee to enter.
What must I submit to enter?
Candidates will deliver:
- Written submission
- Video summary/pitch or work
For details on what to include please see Craft a Winning Entry.
What do I get if I win?
Winners in each region will receive:
- Travel & tickets to PRovoke Media’s Global Summit + SABRE Awards 2025*
- 1:1 with PRovoke Media’s leadership team, a closed-door AMA for deep industry insight and information
- A total of three 1:1s with WE’s leadership, including global CEO Melissa Waggener Zorkin. The other 1:1s will be determined by sector and geographic preference
- Inclusion in sizzle reel at Global SABREs 2025
- Opportunity to publish an OpEd in PRovoke Media or appear on the PRovoke Media podcast
- Opportunity to participate in a panel session at this year's PRovoke Media Global Summit highlighting experiences and perspectives from today's Changemakers
*PRovoke Media will provide the winners with a choice of flights that we will book.
Great! When is the deadline?
The deadline to submit entries is February 7 at 11:59pm U.S. East time.