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Overview

IGNITE Award

Status: Active recognition program

Geographic Scope: National

Focus Areas: Courageous efforts sparking awareness and action to combat crimes against women; investigative journalism and systemic change work

Program Overview:
The IGNITE Award recognizes varied courageous efforts that are sparking awareness and action across the country. The award acknowledges individuals and teams whose work brings injustice into the light and ignites systemic change at community and national levels.

Award Recognition:

  • Award presented at the annual Conference on Crimes Against Women

  • Public recognition of awardees

  • Spotlight for impactful work in the field
  • Inaugural Award Example (2019):
    The Star Tribune's "Denied Justice" team was selected as the inaugural recipient for their investigation of more than 1,400 rape and sexual assault case files from 20 law enforcement agencies in Minnesota, holding systems accountable and ensuring survivors receive justice.

    Eligibility: Not formally detailed; based on demonstrated courageous efforts and impactful work in addressing crimes against women

    Contact: Conference on Crimes Against Women Inc., Texas, US

    Organization: conferencecaw.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    domestic-violencejournalismsocial-justice

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