Frequently asked questions
YES Awards FAQ
Clear, factual answers about the Youth Empowerment & Service Awards (YES Awards) — eligibility, nominations, evidence, judging and the ceremony.
What are the Youth Empowerment & Service Awards (YES Awards)?
The Youth Empowerment & Service Awards (YES Awards) is a Dubai-based recognition platform celebrating high-school students who create sustained, measurable community impact.
Who is eligible for the YES Awards?
Nominees must be current high-school students with at least 18 months of impactful community service. The nominator must be over 18 and know the student professionally.
Are the YES Awards open to students outside the UAE?
YES Awards is a Dubai-headquartered platform with a global outlook. International eligibility details, including eligible countries and regions, are published for each award cycle.
What evidence should nominees provide?
Nominations should include evidence of sustained community impact, such as project reports, impact data, photographs, media coverage and references. Full evidence requirements are set out for each award cycle.
How are YES Award nominees evaluated?
Each nomination is assessed against transparent criteria: sustained duration and personal commitment, youth leadership, measurable community impact, evidence quality, sustainability and safeguarding, and potential for learning or replication.
Where is the YES Awards ceremony held?
Each award cycle culminates in a ceremony that celebrates recognised changemakers. Ceremony details, including format and location, are published for each edition as they are confirmed.
When do YES Awards nominations open and close?
Nomination opening and closing dates are published for each award edition. Check the Awards page for the current cycle's dates.
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