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Application Form | The MERIT Awards 28-29 January 2027, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Organisation Name:
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You are:
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A company
A business school/ university
A service provider
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What is your organisation’s size?
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Small or mid-size organisation (up to 1,000 employees)
Large organisation (1,000+ employees)
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Contact person:
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Work email:
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Phone number:
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About the Initiative
Please describe your initiative
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Name of the initiative:
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What is the geographic scope of your initiative? (Country, Region, Global)
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Who was in charge? Please list the names and titles of the person(s) responsible for the success of the initiative.
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Select category:
Leadership Development
People Development
Innovation in Higher Education & Learning
Impact on Society
HR/L&D initiatives that not only address immediate business needs but also contribute to long-term social or environmental well-being.
Technology in Learning
Solutions leveraging technology to scale, sustain and innovate learning experiences yielding value for participants and their organisations.
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Initiative summary (200 words max.)
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Ideation: What challenge/s did the initiative address? How did you perform a needs analysis and design the initiative, and why? (400 words max.)
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Implementation: How was the initiative realised? How did you secure leadership buy-in and foster wider engagement? (400 words max.)
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Impact: What was the initiative's impact? Please demonstrate measurable outcomes for the company and its people. (400 words max.)
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Innovation: Did the initiative introduce new ideas, methods, or technology? (200 words max.)
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Reflections and any concluding remarks (100 words max.)
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Appendices: We strongly encourage you to upload supporting materials that strengthen your nomination, such as a presentation (PPT), brochure, testimonials, or other relevant documentation. These materials help the jury gain a better understanding of your initiative, its impact, and its achievements.
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Acknowledgement
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I understand that, in the event the application is shortlisted, we are expected to register a representative who will attend the MERIT Summit Abu Dhabi, 28-29 January 2027 and present a case study. Non-attendance will result in foregoing eligibility for this edition of the awards
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