Technology & Innovation
Technology-led solutions that address meaningful economic, social or environmental challenges.
Criteria & eligibility
Impact in Action Awards 2026
Award Categories 2026
Six categories recognising practical solutions that create measurable positive change. Choose a category to see its purpose, eligible nominees, eligibility rules, examples and assessment criteria.
Circular Economy & Sustainable Enterprise
Business models that reduce waste, improve resource use and create sustainable value.
Criteria & eligibility
Climate Action & Clean Energy
Initiatives advancing climate resilience, clean energy access or emissions reduction.
Criteria & eligibility
Inclusive Enterprise
Enterprises expanding opportunity, livelihoods and access to markets.
Criteria & eligibility
Education & Youth Empowerment
Programmes improving learning, skills, employability and youth opportunity.
Criteria & eligibility
Health & Community Wellbeing
Initiatives improving access, quality and outcomes in health and community services.
Criteria & eligibility
Assessment criteria
Every nomination is assessed on
The same six criteria apply across all categories, interpreted in the context of each category's purpose.
01
Impact & outcomes
Evidence of positive change and relevance to category.
02
Innovation
Originality, practicality and effectiveness.
03
Sustainability
Continuity, resilience and long-term value.
04
Inclusion
Reach, accessibility and consideration of underserved groups.
05
Scalability
Potential to expand or be adapted elsewhere.
06
Leadership & governance
Accountability, ethics and quality of execution.
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Nominations close 14 November 2026. It takes about 15–20 minutes, and you can save your progress.