Organizations shall be judged on the basis of the submitted project entry. TAYO focuses on projects that meet the following criteria:

• • IMPACT OF THE PROJECT ENTRY ON STAKEHOLDERS
• • HARNESSING THE SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM AND CITIZENSHIP (involvement of the community, especially the youth in planning, implementing and evaluating the program or project)
• • CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION (introduction/application of new technologies, uniqueness of services or products, promotion of unique or indigenous ways or materials)
• • SUSTAINABILITY
• • EFFECTIVE USE OF RESOURCES (financial resourcefulness, networking with similar organizations, identifying local supporters)