Activities/projects implemented by an individual Chapter or Student Chapter are only eligible if:

• Individual Chapter consist of minimum 10 good-standing PATA International member organisations OR Student Chapter that is an educational institution member of PATA International

• Initiatives implemented during the calendar year from July to June.

• Initiatives implemented or sponsored by the Chapter

• Initiatives implemented by PATA headquarters or a PATA regional office in collaboration with a Chapter

• Submitted initiatives will be cross-verified with Chapter and Student Chapters' news releases submitted to PATA International on PATA.org
  (Non-reported initiatives will not be taken into consideration for the award.)

Activities/projects may relate to all facets of Chapter/Student Chapter activities including research, development, education, training, heritage or environmental conservation, inter-chapter relations, workshops, seminars, trade shows, exhibitions, promotions, advertising, communications, public relations, scholarships and community relations.

Chapters/Student Chapters with a strong commitment to sustainable development generally, and responsible tourism specifically, will receive priority.

The judges will look for:

• Clearly stated (measurable) objectives of activities/projects

• General (Measurable) impact (outputs) of the project(s)

• Follow-up (Monitoring & Evaluation) to determine the project's effectiveness outcomes / impacts

• Organisational efficiency, professional execution and quality of operation

• Self-reliance in funding

• Volunteer involvement in implementation (if applicable)

To enter, please submit an entry form with a report not longer than three pages and samples of support material in an annex. Please indicate the award category, dates of project operation and number of attendees or participants.

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Phimphika Artthakhan at Chapters@PATA.org.