School for children with Special Needs
The Excellence in Special Needs Education Award honours one exceptional institution that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to inclusion, evidence-based education, holistic education, and community involvement.
The winning institution will:
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Be invited to participate in assembling one of the sensory panels at Merak 2026 in Sri Lanka in April 2026, as part of the world record project.
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Receive an award winning artistic sensory panel to display at their institution, a lasting symbol of their contribution to a global movement committed to inclusion and sustainability.
Eligibility Criteria
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Be a registered organisation in your home country.
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Provide exclusive special needs provision, operate a mainstream setting with a dedicated special needs stream, or use a combined model serving both populations. Such as a school, centre, vocational institute, tertiary institute, or charity.
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Can be a government, private, NGO, or international institution.
The Voices for Autism Award honours one exceptional institution, individual, or group who can deliver the most powerful amessage about autism awareness and advocacy through a one-minute video clip. Selected entries will be featured in global media as part of Merak 2026, amplifying voices that inspire understanding, acceptance, and change.
The winning entry will:
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Be invited to participate in assembling one of the sensory panels at Merak 2026 in Sri Lanka in April 2026, as part of the world record project.
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Receive an award winning artistic sensory panel to display, a lasting symbol of their contribution to a global movement committed to inclusion and sustainability.
Eligibility Criteria and Entry Instructions
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Create a video clip focused on Autism awareness, and or advocacy.
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Any style is welcome, including speaking, singing, acting, filming, animation, storytelling, sharing personal experiences, or other original concepts.
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The message should inspire understanding, foster acceptance, and leave a lasting impact on the audience.
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Video length must not exceed one minute.
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Must be in MP4 format.
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Each applicant may submit up to three entries.
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Use of artificial intelligence is permitted and may be combined with traditional filming methods.
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Open to individuals, groups, or organisations from anywhere in the world.
Fore more information on the Merak Awards, please contact us at merakaward@gmail.com
