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Application Deadline: l 17 June 2024 at 23:59 EST.

Applications are now open for the 2024 UN SDG Action Awards. The UN SDG Action Awards, a signature programme of the UN SDG Action Campaign, champions initiatives and committed individuals who are wielding the power of creativity and innovation to bring us closer to a more sustainable, equitable and peaceful world.

Anyone can mobilize action and achieve impact, even in the most challenging places and times. The campaign is committed to showcasing heroes changing the world, and sending a message of hope and infinite possibilities.

Each year, a high-level Panel of Judges and a technical review team consider over 5,000 applications and nominations from 190 countries. They select Finalists and then the Winners. The 2024 UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony will be held in October 2024 in Rome, Italy.

Eligibility Requirements

Campaigns/Initiatives must demonstrate proven results accordingly with the 2024 Categories within the last three years (thus campaigns/initiatives in the planning/conceptualization phase are not eligible).
Initiatives led by United Nations entities and national governments will only be considered for honorable mentions.

Finalist Prize

Finalists will receive the following:

UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony and Finalist Induction Programme participation: One representative from each finalist initiative will be invited to attend the UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony and Finalist Induction Programme in Rome, Italy in October 2024. The one-day Induction Programme in Rome offers creative workshops, skills development sessions and networking prior to the inspiring UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony that subsequently unveils and celebrates the winners. Flight and accommodation expenses will be covered by the UN SDG Action Campaign.
Global Recognition: Finalists and winners will receive international promotion and amplification through various UN platforms and beyond.
Customized Trophy: Winners and finalists will each receive a prestigious trophy.

Selection Notification

All finalists will be contacted by the UN SDG Action Campaign by September 2024.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UN SDG Action Awards

Application Deadline: April 30, 2023

The UN SDG Action Awards is a signature programme of the UN SDG Action Campaign, seeking initiatives and individuals that mobilize, inspire and connect people to drive positive change.

Apply with your initiatives

MOBILIZE

Initiatives that turn apathy into action by mobilizing hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of individuals to take action for the SDGs. We are seeking initiatives with high impact, typically involving collective and coordinated actions that mobilize people to Flip the Script and achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

INSPIRE

Initiatives that harness the power of creativity to inspire positive change and shift behaviour for the SDGs. We are seeking initiatives and inspirational campaigns that Flip the Script to shift individual behaviour and/or public policies.

CONNECT

Initiatives that turn division into unity by connecting diverse sectors and partners – from citizens to institutions – to accelerate progress on the SDGs. We are seeking initiatives that Flip the Script and connect people, organizations, and institutions to harness commitments and accountability towards the SDGs.

Nominate outstanding individuals

CHANGEMAKER

Outstanding individuals who demonstrate that the power is in our hands to Flip the Script and enact transformative change. Their actions had an extraordinary impact towards the SDGs on the ground whilst empowering communities and creating a multiplying effect.

JUDGING CRITERIA

All applications and nominations will be assessed on the following criteria:

IMPACT

What is the impact of the initiative? e.g. number of people impacted, mobilized, number of sectors involved, policies/legislation/budgets influenced, tangible shifts in behavior for the SDG.

APPROACH

How innovative is this initiative’s strategy? Is it a breakthrough idea? Is the initiative also engaging those left behind?

SCALABILITY/ REPLICABILITY

Does this initiative have the potential to be scaled up and/or be replicated in other contexts to accelerate the achievement of the Global Goals? Is there any evidence that scaling up or replication is already taking place?

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the UN SDG Action Awards please prepare a response for each section of the application form. All sections and questions are mandatory, except for those marked as ‘optional’.

Only complete applications will be considered by the selection committee. Please note that the strongest entries will offer clear supporting evidence, such as photos and videos and endorsements from participants in your initiativ

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the UN SDG Action Awards 2023

UN SDG Action Awards 2024 for young change agents worldwide (Fully Funded to Rome, Italy)

UN SDG Action Awards 2023 for young change agents worldwide

JUDGING CRITERIA

HOW TO APPLY