Three Dot Dash® Global Teen Leaders (GTLs) are carefully selected and invited to participate in the yearlong Three Dot Dash initiative from nominations by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other qualified organizations that are members of the Three Dot Dash Coalition.

Both organizations and GTLs nominees must complete a Three Dot Dash Nomination Form and submit it by the deadline. (Please note: The 2010 Three Dot Dash GTL nomination deadline has already passed.)

Final GTLs are then selected by a distinguished Three Dot Dash Selection Committee based upon the criteria outlined below:

GTLS must be:

• Be nominated by a non-governmental organization (NGO), other qualified organization, or a former Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leader.
• Be between the ages of 13 – 19 at the time of the Summit.
• Must have a demonstrated track record of leadership and have shown initiative within their communities and/or globally that has significantly addressed one or more basic human needs.
• Must currently be working on a project that addresses basic human needs.
• Must speak and write English proficiently.
• Be able to travel to the United States to participate for the entire duration of the Summit, March 19–26, 2010.