What is the ‘I’m OK, you’re OK’ Award?

The ‘I’m OK, you’re OK’ Award is given in recognition of existing in ways which model an ‘I’m OK, you’re OK’ ethos.

What is being ‘I’m OK, you’re OK?’

We recognise that all our lives are important and of equal value.
We recognise the inherent value of all life - our own life, the lives of other people, other species of animals and plants, as well as planet earth itself.
We recognise that all life is interconnected and dependent upon one another.
We treat ourselves and others fairly, with kindness, tolerance and respect.
We listen and seek to understand.
We are open to and celebrate difference.
We recognise our ability to take action and to shape the world around us.
We seek to solve problems by finding fair solutions, through connecting, communicating and collaborating.
We choose to behave in ways which are supportive and enabling of growth to the whole.
We value and support our communities, taking steps to raise awareness of and resolve issues, in order to alleviate suffering.

Who can receive the award?

The award can be given to an individual, group of people, or organisation, concepts, policies, systems, strategies, ideas, stories – anything you come across which exists in an ‘I’m OK, you’re OK’ way.

Have a look at some of the previous recipients, and if you’d like to make a nomination, send us your story on the form below.

‘I’m OK, you’re OK’ Award recipients