The 2025 Molly Hageboeck Award for Excellence in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) - Application Submission Form

This application consists of five sections

  • 1. Personal Information
  • 2. Award Category
  • 3. Description of Approach
  • 4. Evaluation Criteria
  • 5. Additional Information (Optional)

Instructions: Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Based on your selected award category, specific questions will appear in Section 3.

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Personal Information

Full name *
Title/Position *
Organization *
Address *
City *
State/Province *
Country *
Postal Code *
Email *
Phone number *

Award Category

Award Category (Please select one): *

Description of Approach

Title of Innovation/Practice *
Summary of Innovation and Impact *
Provide a concise description of the innovation or practice. Highlight what makes it unique and explain how it has positively influenced MEL practices, communities, or projects. (Max 300 words)
Evidence of Impact *
Share specific examples, outcomes, or quantitative/qualitative data that demonstrate the results or effectiveness of this innovation. (Max 500 words)
Proposal Title *
Summary of Proposal *
Provide a brief overview of your proposal, including its main goals, the specific challenges it addresses, and how it contributes to advancing MEL training and capacity building. (Max 300 words)
Detailed Proposal Description *
Explain your approach, planned activities, and expected outcomes in detail. (Max 800 words)
Budget Overview *
Provide a summary of the proposed budget, highlighting major cost categories. (Max 500 words)

Evaluation Criteria

This section focuses on how your project or proposal will be assessed. Please reflect on these key criteria:

Innovative Contribution *
Explain how your project introduces a new concept, approach, or method to MEL. How does it stand out in the field? (Max 300 words)
Practical Value *
Describe how your innovation or proposal addresses real-world challenges in MEL and offers practical solutions. (Max 300 words)
Scalability and Sustainability *
Discuss how your project or proposal can be scaled or sustained over time to create lasting impact. (Max 300 words)
Alignment with Molly Hageboeck’s Vision *
Explain how your project embodies Molly’s values of practical solutions, rigorous approaches, and impactful contributions to international development. (Max 300 words)

Additional Information (Optional)

Project Proposal Document
Maximum file size: 10 MB
Allowed file formats: .pdf, .docx, .pptx, .xlsx.
Budget Document
Maximum file size: 10 MB
Allowed file formats: .pdf, .docx, .pptx, .xlsx.
Letters of Recommendation
Maximum file size: 10 MB
Allowed file formats: .pdf, .docx, .pptx, .xlsx.
Any other supporting materials
Maximum file size: 10 MB
Allowed file formats: .pdf, .docx, .pptx, .xlsx.

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