Coherence Diagnostics | Josephine Sorciere
Participation in The Thanksgiving Award 2026 is subject to the following specific Terms & Conditions, which apply in addition to the general Terms & Conditions of the Coherence Diagnostics website.
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The Award
1.1. The Thanksgiving Award 2026 offers one selected applicant a fully sponsored, first-stage Relational Coherence Diagnostic.
1.2. The diagnostic will be tailored to the selected project and conducted within a clearly defined scope agreed between the recipient and Coherence Diagnostics.
1.3. For larger or multi-party projects, the diagnostic may focus on a specific component, relationship or defined area of the wider system.
1.4. The award has no cash equivalent and cannot be transferred, exchanged or redeemed for other services.
1.5. Any additional or subsequent diagnostic work may be commissioned separately. The recipient is under no obligation to purchase additional services or enter into any further commercial engagement.
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Eligibility
2.1. Applications are open globally to individuals, founders, land stewards, enterprises, organisations and collaborations with an identifiable project connected to land and its living systems.
2.2. Eligible projects may include regenerative agriculture, land restoration, circular economies, environmental innovation, community enterprise and related initiatives.
2.3. Applicants must have a sufficiently developed project to enable meaningful diagnostic assessment. Projects that remain conceptual or are not ready for assessment may be deemed ineligible.
2.4. Applicants must have the authority to participate on behalf of their project and, where relevant, obtain the cooperation of other necessary participants.
2.5. Applicants are not required to demonstrate an ability to purchase additional services.
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Applications
3.1. Applications close on 21 November 2026 at 11:59 am Australian Central Daylight Time (ACDT).
3.2. Applicants are ordinarily expected to complete the Relational Coherence Assessment, view the introductory webinar and submit the Project Inquiry Form, indicating their intention to be considered for The Thanksgiving Award.
3.3. Coherence Diagnostics may accept an alternative application pathway at its discretion.
3.4. Applicants must provide accurate information sufficient to assess their project’s suitability and readiness.
3.5. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection, an interview or the provision of diagnostic services.
3.6. By submitting an application, applicants acknowledge that Josephine Sorciere may contact them directly to discuss their project inquiry, explore potential opportunities for collaboration or further engagement, regardless of whether they are selected as the award recipient.
3.7. Applicants may submit more than one project for consideration, provided each submission relates to a distinct project and is accompanied by a separate, completed Project Inquiry Form. Only one project will be selected to receive The Thanksgiving Award 2026.
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Selection
4.1. Applications will be considered with reference to:
- The project’s potential contribution to the flourishing of land, communities and enterprise.
- The relevance and potential value of a Relational Coherence Diagnostic to the project’s circumstances.
- The applicant’s readiness, availability and commitment to participate.
4.2. The recipient will be selected by Josephine Sorciere at her sole discretion.
4.3. Coherence Diagnostics may contact shortlisted applicants for further information or a preliminary discussion before making a final selection.
4.4. Coherence Diagnostics reserves the right not to confer the award if no application is considered sufficiently suitable or ready to proceed.
4.5. Selection decisions are final, subject to applicable law.
4.6. The selected recipient will be notified by email or LinkedIn no later than 27 November 2026 at 11:59 am ACDT.
4.7. The award remains conditional upon the recipient accepting and signing the formal diagnostic engagement agreement within the specified timeframe. If the selected recipient is unable to meet these requirements, Coherence Diagnostics reserves the right to offer the award to another suitable applicant.
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Project Readiness and Timeframes
5.1. The recipient must have the necessary information, documentation and relevant participants available to support the agreed diagnostic process.
5.2. Following selection, Coherence Diagnostics will prepare and issue a tailored diagnostic proposal and engagement agreement within five working days, and no later than 4 December 2026.
5.3. The proposal and engagement agreement will define the diagnostic scope, deliverables, information requirements, responsibilities, milestones, confidentiality, intellectual property provisions and other conditions governing the engagement.
5.4 The recipient must sign and return the engagement agreement no later than Friday, 11 December 2026. The award will be confirmed upon acceptance of the signed agreement by Coherence Diagnostics.
5.5. The diagnostic will proceed according to the milestones established in the signed engagement agreement, with an intended completion date of 15 February 2027, subject to timely participation and fulfilment of the recipient’s responsibilities.
5.6. Where the recipient is unable to meet the agreed commencement requirements or materially fails to fulfil their participation commitments, Coherence Diagnostics may suspend or withdraw the award following reasonable notice.
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Scope and Independence
6.1. The diagnostic will examine relevant relationships, dependencies, conditions and structural factors within the agreed project boundary.
6.2. The diagnostic provides independent analysis and findings to inform understanding and decision-making. It does not guarantee commercial success, funding, environmental outcomes or implementation results.
6.3. Coherence Diagnostics retains professional independence in determining its findings and recommendations.
6.4. The recipient remains responsible for decisions and actions taken in relation to the project.
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Recipient Testimonial
7.1. As a condition of accepting the award, the recipient agrees to provide a genuine written testimonial following completion of the diagnostic, reflecting their experience of the process and the benefits or insights received.
7.2. The wording of the testimonial will be provided by the recipient in their own words.
7.3. Any public attribution, identification of the recipient or project, or use of confidential project information will be subject to the recipient’s agreement.
7.4. The parties may separately agree to additional promotional collaboration, but no such participation is required under these Terms & Conditions.
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Confidentiality and Intellectual Property
8.1. Information submitted by applicants will be used for administering the award, evaluating applications and communicating with applicants, in accordance with the Coherence Diagnostics Privacy Policy.
8.2. All diagnostic services provided under the award will be subject to a separate written engagement agreement governing the agreed scope, confidentiality, intellectual property, deliverables and responsibilities of both parties.
8.3. Submission of an application does not grant any rights to the proprietary methodologies, assessment materials or intellectual property of Coherence Diagnostics or Josephine Sorciere.
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Administration and Changes
9.1. Coherence Diagnostics reserves the right to verify eligibility, request further information and decline applications that do not meet the award’s requirements.
9.2. Coherence Diagnostics may make reasonable administrative changes to the award where necessary, provided these do not materially disadvantage applicants who have already entered, except where required by law or circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
9.3. Applicants will be informed of any material changes affecting their participation.
9.4. The award is governed by the laws of South Australia, Australia, subject to any mandatory legal protections applicable to participants.
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Contact
Questions concerning The Thanksgiving Award 2026 may be directed to Coherence Diagnostics through the contact details provided on the website.
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