Burgmann College and the indigo foundation partnered in 2021 and have established two $1,000 prizes to be awarded annually on a continuing basis. The Equality Prize and the Emerging Leader Equality Prize are to be awarded to a resident or alumna/alumnus who have contributed significantly in any way to reducing inequality amongst people in any of its forms.
“indigo foundation is delighted to partner with Burgmann College and the BillBerry Blue Stocking Fund of the Greater Good Foundation to establish the Equality Prize. For over 20 years, indigo foundation has supported grassroots organisations in some of the most marginalised communities in the world to define and implement their development goals – be that getting children into school, improving health and livelihoods, empowering women and girls or strengthening culture. The prize lifts up the importance of learning about and taking action for equity and justice in the world."
Lyla Rogan, indigo foundation Chair
A nominee's contribution to reducing inequality could include relevant scholarship, promotion of equality, significant work including fundraising (paid or voluntary) for a relevant organisation, and in, but not limited to, any of the following areas:
- International development
- Equality and national taxation and transfer systems
- Human rights in general including:
- Gender or sexuality equal rights
- Indigenous rights and development
- Rights of vulnerable and disadvantaged workers and fair employment
- Rights of vulnerable and disadvantaged consumers and fair markets
- Access to education
- Access to health care
Nominations must be made by 31 August to the Principal, by email to: ea@burgmann.anu.edu.au
The $1,000 Equality Prize and the $1,000 Emerging Leader Equality Prize will be awarded at Valete.
