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Awards Pool
On 1/12/26 a new pay structure and rules were created for the Awards Pool. These changes were made after getting feedback from Spokes Hub graduates through a survey. Our goal with these changes is to make the Awards Pool more sustainable.
Click here to submit an Awards Pool Request Form.
Click here to submit an Awards Pool Report Back Form.
We will be putting more information on this page about updates to the Awards Pool rules and pay structures. We will also be adding examples of how the Awards Pool works, including real life examples from Spokes Hub graduates.
Examples of Qualifying Work
Published Original Writing:
- Op-eds or guest columns
- Newsletter spots for allied organizations
- Essays in anthologies
Live Public Education
- Panels
- Workshops and presentations
- Student and classroom engagement
- Meetings with allied groups
Media Engagement
- Journalists
- Radio and podcasts
- TV spots
Activities that DO NOT qualify for the Awards Pool:
- Legislative testimony or lobbying (anything under 501c4 activities)
- Work that is already compensated
- Self-published blog posts
- Work that focuses on issues or topics unrelated to Spokes Hub
- Projects that are on-going