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ABOUT THE SIMA CHANGEMAKER AWARD

The SIMA Changemaker Award honors outstanding educators and students who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing positive change through creative projects and community initiatives.
This prestigious recognition celebrates individuals who embody the values of leadership, global citizenship, and social responsibility—inspiring others to take meaningful action for a more just and connected world

WHO WE HONOR

• Students and young leaders who have used SIMA’s social impact films as inspiration for their own creative projects whether through educator-led or student-led SIMA Film Clubs.
• Educators leverage SIMA Academy’s resources to foster global awareness, critical thinking, and the leadership skills of the next generation of changemakers.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible, applicants must be an educator, student, or youth leader who has been inspired by a SIMA Academy film to design and implement an impact project within their school or community. NOTE: Submit only one application per year.

Entry Project Categories
Applicants may submit projects in one or more of the following categories:

• • Community and Outreach Projects – initiatives that foster dialogue, collaboration, or local action.

  • Local and Global Campaigns – advocacy or awareness efforts addressing social, cultural, or environmental issues.

  • Media and Mixed-Media Projects – creative works (visual, literary, or audio) that use storytelling to inspire engagement and change.

HOW TO APPLY

GLOBAL OPEN CALL
Submit your project through the year-round open call for entries.

General Submissions Entry Form