Announcing the Results for THE MATERNAL & INFANT HEALTH AWARD — MEET THE Awardees!

Trait Scoring Rubric

Understand the four criteria that peer reviewers and expert reviewers will use to review applications.

COMMUNITY-LED (0-5)

Does the proposed solution actively shift the balance of power to local communities, empower proximate leaders, and foster community ownership?
2.5
Points.
Clear understanding of the community with a collaborative approach grounded in convincing tactics to shift the balance of power to local communities and foster community ownership in the short- to long-term.
0
1
2
3
4
5
STATUS QUO
GAME-CHANGING

IMPACTFUL (0-5)

Does the proposal address root causes and systemic barriers in a manner that significantly alters health outcomes for the communities most impacted by the issue? Is progress towards the proposed solution clear and measurable?
2.5
Points.
Outlines a promising strategy that addresses some root causes and systemic barriers. Acceptable plan to measure progress.
0
1
2
3
4
5
INCONSEQUENTIAL
TRANSFORMATIONAL

DURABLE (0-5)

Does the proposed solution create sustainable sources of power, including financial resources, with which to support itself?
2.5
Points.
Limited evidence that solution can be sustained. Significant improvements in the strategy can achieve short-term impact.
0
1
2
3
4
5
TEMPORARY
LONG-LASTING

FEASIBLE (0-5)

Does the team have the skills, capacity, and relationships to implement the proposed strategy, or do they have a plan in place to build the requisite skills or acquire strategic partners?
2.5
Points.
Offers a qualified team with some relevant partners and relationships. Practical approach that reflects relevant context and costs, but insufficient treatment of risks/barriers.
0
1
2
3
4
5
IMPRACTICAL
ACHIEVABLE

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