Submission
Requirements
Pioneers will join following divisions based on their ages by the registration deadline.
★ Kindergarten Division (Age 6 and below)
★ Elementary Division (Age 7-11)
★ Advanced Division (Age 12-16)
Individual or team (up to 6 pioneers) participation are both accepted, but cross-divisional teaming is not allowed.
Pioneers shall choose one of the three SDG categories:
★ Economic Growth
★ Environmental Protection
★ Social Inclusion
* SDGs of each category can be found in the picture on the left.
Deliverable
Kindergarten Division: Piece of Work
Elementary Division: Piece of Work + Brief
Advanced Division: Piece of Work + Brief
01 Work
Works shall meet the following submission formats. For language entries, any language (including dialects) is acceptable, but must be accompanied by explanations/translations/subtitles in Chinese or English.
02 Brief
Submission shall be in PDF format (either handwritten or typed), 1 to 2 pages, in Chinese or English, including an introduction to the work, its application to the chosen SDG, thought process, etc.
Graphics
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Sample type of work: drawing and painting, calligraphy, photo, design, comic, etc.
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Texts or Texts+Graphics
Sample type of work: story, fiction, travel note, business plan, field study, etc.
Format and size: PDF format (either handwritten or typed), limited to 20MB in total
Videos
Sample type of work: song, drama, instrument performance, martial art, speech, invention, volunteer work, robotics, etc.
Format and size: MP4/ RMVB/AVI format, limited to 10 minutes in total (upload to a file-sharing website, list as public, and provide the URL)
* Above are examples only and creative expression is encouraged.
Website
Sample type of work: programming, website design, etc.
Format and size: provide URL, no size limit
2024 Fall Agenda
1. Registration & Submission
After registration, pioneers shall submit a complete deliverable (Work+Brief) through email.
Please refer to below email instructions.
★ Oct 25: Registration Deadline
★ Oct 30: Deliverable Submission Deadline
2. Prescreen
★ Mid-Nov: Result Notification
The Committee will announce the shortlist. Only shortlisted pioneers are eligible to advance for selection. Pioneers can choose to submit a new deliverable.
The Committee will verify identity information with all shortlisted pioneers. The Committee will defer issuance of awards or certificates until the identity information is confirmed.
Shortlisted pioneers should confirm whether to advance in the selection process.
The Committee will announce the award winners and the Global Presentation shortlist.
3. Global Selection
★ Nov 30: Confirmation Deadline
★ Dec 20: Result Notification
By invitation only. Details will be announced with the shortlist.
4. Global Presentation
★ Rolling All Year Round
Fees
Prescreen: Free
Global Selection: USD 45/Person
Fees include any materials used, evaluation, certificates and awards, communication costs, qualification for inclusion in the Committee's global portfolio, qualification for presentation at UN institutions or UN activities.
Special groups, such as people with disabilities can make a note at registration. The Committee will verify with parents/guardians after the prescreen and apply for a fee waiver for Global Selection.
Email Instruction for Individual Participation
From:
Email address used for registration
To:
submit@pioneerpractice.net
Subject:
Name + SDG Category, eg. Emily Williams + Social Inclusion
Attachment Naming:
Name_Work/Brief, eg. Emily Williams_Work, Emily Williams_Brief
Email Instruction for Team Participation
From:
One of the team members
CC:
All other team members
To:
submit@pioneerpractice.net
Subject:
Team Name + SDG Category, eg. Twinkle Star + Social Inclusion
Attachment Naming:
Team Name_Work/Brief, eg. Twinkle Star_Work, Twinkle Star_Brief
Inquiry Email: support@pioneerpractice.net