Criteria for judging
The ABCs celebrate organisations (not individuals) running specific projects or schemes that promote interculturality.
The definition of interculturality is "a dynamic process by which people from different cultures interact to learn about and question their own and each other's cultures. Over time this may lead to cultural change. It recognizes the inequalities at work in society and the need to overcome these. It is a process which requires mutual respect and acknowledges human rights."
For all categories judges will look for evidence of:
Criterion 1: The type of interaction and the resulting impact on interculturality
- How does the scheme support people from different cultures to interact?
- How does it play an active role in building bridges between communities?
- Who else have you involved in the process and what do they say?
Criterion 2: The range of cultures/participants engaged in the scheme
- Can you show involvement and participation across a range of cultures, backgrounds and communities, for example faith and ethnic groups?
- How did you create an environment which encouraged local people to engage and interact with each other and to build trust and respect?
Criterion 3: The benefits to different communities
- How would you describe the benefits of the project/scheme for different groups and communities?
- How do the participants in your project/scheme feel they have gained from being involved?
- How have tensions been reduced or relationships been improved?
Criterion 4: Costs of the scheme
- How might you demonstrate that the project/scheme represents good value for money?
- What range of resources have you been able to draw on (financial and support in kind)?
- How have you linked with other stakeholders and partners and what support have they given?
Criterion 5: Sustainability of the scheme
- How long has the scheme been running and what is its future?
- For short term schemes, what longer term legacy will you leave?
- What long lasting improvements to interaction between local communities have you achieved?
Criterion 6: What potential does the scheme have as a role model for other organisations?
- How can you demonstrate that the scheme has been a success?
- What general lessons can you identify from your project or scheme that might be transferable to new areas or situations? (think about your general approach, your relationships with participants, as well as other stakeholders and partners)
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