FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSABOUT THE GLOBAL IMPACT AWARDS
What are the Global Impact Awards?
Global Impact Awards support entrepreneurial non­profits using technology to tackle some of theworld’s biggest challenges.
How do I find out more?
Visit g.co/globalimpactawards to learn more about Google’s Global Impact Awards programmes
and follow us on G+ for updates on Google’s Charitable Giving programmes and the GlobalImpact Awardees.
ABOUT VOTINGHow do I cast my vote?
To vote, simply click on a project and select ‘vote.’ Deselect by clicking ‘x’ on the ‘Your Votes’bar. You can cast one ballot and your final selection will be counted at 11:59pm BST on 31stMay.
What happens if I change my mind?
You can change your vote up until the voting period ends at 11:59pm BST on 31st May. Deselectby clicking ‘x’ on the ‘Your Votes’ bar. You can cast one ballot and your final selection will becounted on 31st May.
Can I vote more than once?
You can select the four projects that inspire you most. You may only cast one ballot.
How do I know my vote is captured?
Your vote is captured in the “Your Votes” column to the right of the site and your final selection
will be counted on 31st May 2013 at 11:59pm BST.
If there is only one fan favourite, why do I have four votes?
We invite you to vote for the four projects that most inspire you. The project with the most votes
at the end of the voting period will receive a fan favourite Global Impact Award.
When does voting end?
Voting ends at 11:59pm BST on 31st May 2013. Your ballot will be counted at that time.

ABOUT THE GLOBAL IMPACT CHALLENGE
Why is Google hosting this Challenge?
Technology can solve some of the world’s most pressing problems, and we’re eager to backinnovators who are exploring new ways to make a big impact. The Global Impact Challenge wascreated to identify these risk­takers in the UK and to engage the public in supporting them.
How were the 10 non­profit finalists selected?
On 25th March, applicants were invited to submit a technology­based project that has thepotential to change society on a large scale. Projects were evaluated based on three criteria:
1. How technology and innovation will be used to make the world a better place.
2. How the Global Impact Award will be implemented.
3. How the team will execute the plan.
When will we find out who won the Global Impact Awards?
The Global Impact Awardees will be announced on 3rd June 2013. The ten finalists will pitch to apanel of judges who will announce the fan favourite, and also select three additional GlobalImpact Awardees.
Will all four awardees receive the same award?
Yes, the three awardees selected by the judges and the public’s favourite choice will each
receive: £500,000 Global Impact Award, 10 Chromebooks and technical assistance fromGooglers.
Will there be other Global Impact Challenges in the UK in the future?
Currently, this is a one­time challenge in the UK.
Where can I read a full copy of the Challenge Rules?
They can be found here.
ABOUT THE JUDGING
How were the 10 finalists selected?
All applications were reviewed by a team of Googlers who selected 10 finalists. Applications
were evaluated based on the Challenge criteria:
1. How technology and innovation will be used to make the world a better place.
2. How the Global Impact Award will be implemented.
3. How the team will execute the plan.
My organisation applied to the Challenge, but was not selected as a finalist. Can I learn
more about why?
It was a pleasure learning about each organisation's proposal to use tech for good.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of great applications we received, the Global Impact

Challenge team is unable to provide personalised feedback on each proposal at this time. To geta sense of the sort of ideas the Global Impact Awards support, check out the discussion of past
grantee projects here.
How will the Global Impact Awardees be selected?
The 10 finalists will pitch their project to a panel of judges at an event hosted at Google’s UK
headquarters. A total of four award recipients will be chosen: three awardees will be selected by
the panel of judges and one awardee will be selected based on the online public voting from the22nd to the 31st of May.
Who are the judges?
Three awardees will be determined among the finalists by a panel of judges, featuring Sir Tim
Berners­Lee, Sir Richard Branson, Matt Brittin, Jilly Forster and Jacquelline Fuller. The public isalso a judge! One awardee will be selected by the public through online voting.