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THE MARIO SAVIO MEMORIAL LECTURE & YOUNG ACTIVIST AWARD

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MARIO SAVIO MEMORIAL LECTURE & YOUNG ACTIVIST AWARD INVITES YOU TO NOMINATE A CANDIDATE FOR THE 10th YOUNG ACTIVIST AWARD. THE AWARD CARRIES A CASH PRIZE THIS YEAR OF $5000, DIVIDED EQUALLY BETWEEN THE PRIZE-WINNER AND HIS OR HER ORGANIZATION.
NOMINATIONS ARE DUE JULY 1, 2007.

This award is presented to a young person (or persons) with a deep commitment to human rights and social justice and a proven ability to transform this commitment into effective action. The recipients will have demonstrated leadership ability, creativity and integrity. Additional eligibility requirements are:
* Under age 30 by the application due date, with preference given to applicants under age 26;
* Engaged in activism for social change, promoting the values of peace, human rights, economic or social justice, or freedom of expression;
* Acting not alone but within the context of an organization, social movement, or larger community effort;
* Considered by others within that context as an inspirational leader or motivating force;
* Based in the United States, although work may be international in scope;
* Willing to attend award ceremony in Berkeley, California (expenses paid).
* Preference will be given to candidates who have not been widely recognized and do not have personal privilege or a strong institutional base of support.

The award honors the late Mario Savio (1942-1996), who came to national prominence as the spokesperson for the Berkeley Free Speech Movement in 1964.
His moral clarity, his eloquence, and his democratic style of leadership impelled thousands of fellow Berkeley students to struggle for, and win, greater political freedom, inspiring a generation of student activism. Savio remained a lifelong fighter for human rights and social justice.

NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY JULY 1, 2007.

Nomination form is below and is also
available at www.savio.org. Download the form and mail to P.O. Box 152, Guerneville, CA. 95446. Or e-mail responses to savioatsonicdotnet. For further information, see www.savio.org.

NOMINATION FORM FOR 2007 MARIO SAVIO YOUNG ACTIVIST AWARD
DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2007.

Part.1 Contact information
Your name:
______________________________________________________________
Title/Organization (if
applicable)_____________________________________________
Mailing address:
__________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________ e-mail:________________________________
Nominee's name: _________________________________________________________
Title/Organization (if
applicable)____________________________________________
Mailing address:_________________________________________________________
Phone:___________________________ e-mail:________________________________
Part 2. Please attach 1-2 pages addressing all of the following questions.
Be as concrete and specific as you can.
a. How long, and in what capacity, have you known the nominee?
b. Why do you feel this person merits the Mario Savio Young Activist Award?
Briefly describe the nominee's activities and accomplishments in the area of social change and how their personal characteristics reflect the qualities described in the guidelines.
c.What has the nominee specifically initiated or accomplished that sets him or her apart from other dedicated young activists?
d. In what ways can the nominee be said to reflect the core spirit of moral courage and vision which Mario Savio and others of his generation exemplified?
Part 3. References: Please list three references who can provide further, first-hand information about the nominee's accomplishments and character.
Please include their names, affiliations, mailing and e-mail addresses, and phone numbers.
Part. 4 Supplemental material (Optional) We welcome, but do not require, any additional materials you wish to submit, such as articles, videotapes or dvds, and audiotapes by or about the nominee and his or her work.
If you wish the material returned, pleae provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Mail to P.O. Box 152, Guerneville, CA or e-mail to savioatsonicdotnet by July 1, 2007.