1. Eligibility

• The award is open to individuals and institutions working to create measurable positive impact in rural Nepal.
• Focus areas include: Public Health, Education, Environment.
• Nominees must be at least 18 years old or a legally registered institution.
• Nominees must have ongoing programs or initiatives that demonstrate real and verifiable results.
• HHREF board members, judges, and their immediate family are not eligible.
• Individuals must be Nepali citizens, and institutions must be locally based and registered with the relevant authorities in Nepal.

2. Submission Requirements

• All information submitted in the nomination must be accurate, truthful, and verifiable.
• Supporting documentation may be requested by HHREF during the evaluation process.
• Nominations must be submitted only through approved HHREF channels (QR code link, website, or email).
• Each nominee may be nominated once; duplicate or fraudulent submissions may be disqualified.

3. Timeline

• Nominations Open: December 5, 2025
• Submission Deadline: January 28, 2026
• Late submissions will not be considered.
• HHREF reserves the right to extend deadlines or modify the schedule if necessary.

4. Evaluation & Selection

• A selection committee appointed by HHREF will review all eligible nominations.
• Decisions will be based on: Impact, sustainability, innovation, measurable outcomes, and contribution to underserved communities.
• The committee's decision is final and cannot be contested.

5. Award & Recognition

• Winner(s) will receive 100,000 NPR and will be responsible for any applicable local taxes associated with the award.
• Award Ceremony will be held on Nepali New Year 2082 (April 14, 2026).
• Funds must be used exclusively for work aligned with the nominated initiative.
• HHREF may request updates on how funds are utilized.

6. Publicity & Content Rights

By submitting a nomination, you grant HHREF the right to:

• Use submitted information (excluding personal contact details) for promotional, research and reporting purposes,
• Publish names, photos, project details, and testimonials in media, reports, and events.

Nominee grants HHREF permission to contact them for verification or publicity purposes.

7. Data Privacy

• Personal information collected will be used only for award evaluation and communication.
• HHREF will not sell or disclose personal data to third parties without consent, except where required by law.
• Data may be stored securely in digital systems managed by HHREF and its authorized partners.

8. Conduct & Integrity

• Any nomination found to include false, plagiarized, or misleading information will be disqualified.
• HHREF may revoke the award if misconduct or misuse of funds is discovered after selection.
• All participants agree to uphold integrity, transparency, and ethical standards.

9. Changes to the Program

• HHREF reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel any part of the award program at its discretion.
• If changes occur, reasonable efforts will be made to notify participants.

10. Acceptance of Terms

By submitting a nomination, you confirm that:

• You have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms,
• You are authorized to provide the information submitted,
• The nominee consents to being nominated (if you are nominating someone else).