About the 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.
All Finalists (three for each award category) are invited to a one-day Induction Programme prior to the Ceremony offering creative workshops, skills development sessions and networking events. The UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony unveils and celebrates the winners with music, art and inspiring messages from leaders from all backgrounds and regions of the world.
The 2024 Induction Programme and Awards Ceremony will take place at the end of October in Rome, Italy. It will reach global and national audiences through UN WebTV and television and radio broadcasts in partnership with Rai, Italy’s public national broadcaster, which provides artistic, editorial and production support.
The UN SDG Action Awards programme is made possible by the generous financial support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
(Self-)Nomination Form for the Changemaker Category
CHANGEMAKER AWARD: We are looking for exceptional individuals who have made a difference in their communities and societies. They are the movers and the shakers but also the people quietly working behind the scenes to make a difference. A changemaker imagines a new reality, and then acts and collaborates with others to make it happen. A changemaker stands up for equality, justice and human rights, and leads movements to rewire our world and light up the SDGs. Changemakers are identified through nominations or self-nominations.
Inspiring Examples:
“Srishti Bakshi” walked over 3,800 kilometres across India to bring visibility to the issue of violence against women and inspire women to be agents for change.
“Nery Santaella” has empowered Venezuelan migrants by making available tools and information enabling them to a life with dignity.
To (self-)nominate a changemaker begin by registering and filling in each section of the nomination form. Your nomination can be saved and edited each time you return. Once submitted, you will no longer be able to view or edit your nomination.
To apply with a campaign/initiative to the Creativity or Impact Award, please click here.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON SUNDAY, 30 JUNE 2024 at 23:59 EST
About the UN SDG Action Campaign
The UN SDG Action Campaign is a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General. It is hosted by the Executive Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and based in Bonn, Germany. The Campaign is mandated to CONVENE, CAMPAIGN AND CATALYZE CHANGE by accelerating SDG action.
The Campaign’s advocacy for change approach inspires hope and champions actions to achieve the SDGs. It calls for rethinking, recalibrating and reimagining economies and societies so that they serve people and the planet.
2024 UN SDG Action Awards: Changemaker (Self-)Nomination
About the 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.
All Finalists (three for each award category) are invited to a one-day Induction Programme prior to the Ceremony offering creative workshops, skills development sessions and networking events. The UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony unveils and celebrates the winners with music, art and inspiring messages from leaders from all backgrounds and regions of the world.
The 2024 Induction Programme and Awards Ceremony will take place at the end of October in Rome, Italy. It will reach global and national audiences through UN WebTV and television and radio broadcasts in partnership with Rai, Italy’s public national broadcaster, which provides artistic, editorial and production support.
The UN SDG Action Awards programme is made possible by the generous financial support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
(Self-)Nomination Form for the Changemaker Category
CHANGEMAKER AWARD: We are looking for exceptional individuals who have made a difference in their communities and societies. They are the movers and the shakers but also the people quietly working behind the scenes to make a difference. A changemaker imagines a new reality, and then acts and collaborates with others to make it happen. A changemaker stands up for equality, justice and human rights, and leads movements to rewire our world and light up the SDGs. Changemakers are identified through nominations or self-nominations.
Inspiring Examples:
“Srishti Bakshi” walked over 3,800 kilometres across India to bring visibility to the issue of violence against women and inspire women to be agents for change.
“Nery Santaella” has empowered Venezuelan migrants by making available tools and information enabling them to a life with dignity.
To (self-)nominate a changemaker begin by registering and filling in each section of the nomination form. Your nomination can be saved and edited each time you return. Once submitted, you will no longer be able to view or edit your nomination.
To apply with a campaign/initiative to the Creativity or Impact Award, please click here.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON SUNDAY, 30 JUNE 2024 at 23:59 EST
About the UN SDG Action Campaign
The UN SDG Action Campaign is a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General. It is hosted by the Executive Office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and based in Bonn, Germany. The Campaign is mandated to CONVENE, CAMPAIGN AND CATALYZE CHANGE by accelerating SDG action.
The Campaign’s advocacy for change approach inspires hope and champions actions to achieve the SDGs. It calls for rethinking, recalibrating and reimagining economies and societies so that they serve people and the planet.