{"id":4497,"date":"2025-09-02T12:25:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T10:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/regulations-ecio-inclusion-award-election-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:58:49","slug":"regulations-ecio-inclusion-award-election-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/en\/regulations-ecio-inclusion-award-election-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Regulations ECIO Inclusion AWARD Election 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conditions for participation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These regulations lay down the general terms and conditions applicable to participation in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/uitnodiging-ecio-inclusie-award-verkiezing-2025\/\">ECIO Inclusion AWARD Election<\/a>, organized by the Expertise Center for Inclusive Education (ECIO). The election is for top ideas and best practices that make college\/university education more inclusive and ease the transition to work for students with support needs. This is in line with the UN Convention on Disability, which the Netherlands signed in 2016.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The deadline for participation is Aug. 20, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Studying with a support need<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students may experience barriers due to learning disabilities, physical or sensory impairments, mental vulnerability or chronic illness. In addition, students with family care responsibilities, young parents, pregnant students and students in gender transition also often need flexibility and specific services. For their well-being, it is essential that they receive the right support and know where to turn.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both college\/university students with support needs and professionals working in or for college\/university are eligible to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ECIO Inclusion AWARD is awarded to a top idea or best practice that contributes to improving inclusive education or the transition from training to employment for young people with support needs. The judging criteria are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connection to at least one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/publicaties\/acht-elementen-van-inclusief-onderwijs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 inclusion elements<\/a> in relation to the UN Convention on Disability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Innovative and an added value over existing practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application on a larger scale in other educational institutions or regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable impact on education or the labor market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote cooperation between educational institutions, labor market and other stakeholders (if applicable).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Judging: a jury assembled by ECIO will begin reviewing all submissions next September 1. The jury will use the criteria listed above and award points based on impact, innovation, collaboration and feasibility. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selection: two finalists per category will be selected from the entries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interview: as a finalist, you will be invited for an interview with the jury, in which you can further explain your initiative. The judges will ask in-depth questions to gain more insight into your idea or best practice. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public vote: the public will also have the opportunity to vote for their favorite idea or best practice. As a finalist, you are encouraged to raise votes for your You will receive a URL and a QR code via ECIO for this purpose, which you can use to invite your network to participate in the public vote. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All entrants will be informed of progress and selection choice in a timely manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Presentation of ECIO Inclusion AWARD 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The presentation of the ECIO Inclusion AWARD will take place during the ECIO Congress on November 26, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video\/image recording<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the official award ceremony at the ECIO congress, you, the winner, will tell about your top idea or best practice and how you will use the cash prize for the further development or sustainability of your initiative. The video\/image material will be distributed by ECIO through the website and social media for promotional purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prize money and awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you win the ECIO Inclusion AWARD 2026, you will earn a check for \u20ac5,000 to further develop or sustain your top idea or best practice. The prize money may only be used for this purpose. You will receive the first payment after you have submitted a planning, in which you describe the actions for further development or sustainability. The second part of the prize money will be paid out once demonstrable progress has been made with your initiative.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ambassador<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a winner, you become an ECIO ambassador and receive national recognition, which increases the visibility and impact of your initiative. This recognition has positive effects on your own professional network and career opportunities. You will also receive a stage at other ECIO activities to inspire and encourage others to work towards more inclusive education or a smooth transition to work.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As a participant, you agree that your entry may be used by ECIO for promotional purposes, including publication on the website and social media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ECIO reserves the right to disqualify entries that violate the law or public policy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By participating in this pageant, you certify that as a contestant you agree to the terms and conditions of these rules and the decisions of the judges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/en\/invitation-ecio-inclusion-award-election-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read the invitation to the ECIO Inclusion AWARD Election here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/en\/entry-form-ecio-inclusion-award-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for the registration form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conditions for participation These regulations lay down the general terms and conditions applicable to participation in the ECIO Inclusion AWARD Election, organized by the Expertise Center for Inclusive Education (ECIO). 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