Awards & Prizes

Awards & Prizes

Awards & Prizes are listed in reverse chronological order.

STREETS Global Awards
Value: Global recognition and exposure, expert mentorship and funding support
Focus: Recognises outstanding social enterprises and initiatives with notable social impact in the global hospitality and tourism sector
Deadline: 15 August 2026
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Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy
Value: US$2 million in total prizes, including a US$1 million grand prize
Focus: Scalable companies using technology to enhance circular economy practices across a variety of industries in Africa
Deadline: 13 August 2026
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Alkebulan Immigrants Impact Awards
Value: Visibility, professional networking and capacity-building opportunities
Focus: Celebrates the contributions and achievements of immigrants and refugees in South Africa
Deadline: 31 July 2026
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WESSA 100 Conservation Leadership Awards
Value: National recognition, prestigious physical awards and media promotion
Focus: Honours 100 conservation leaders who have shaped South Africa’s environmental progress over the past century
Deadline: 21 July 2026
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Tech for Good Impact Awards
Value: US$50 000 in free software and grants
Focus: NGOs supporting community building, crisis response or tech career opportunities
Deadline: 15 July 2026
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Al-Sumait Prize for African Development
Value: US$1 million
Focus: Honours individuals or institutions who have, through their work or research, made significant advances in the fields of food security, health and education in Africa
Deadline: 30 June 2026
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Zayed Sustainability Prize 2027
Value: US$7.2 million
Focus: Recognises small to medium sized enterprises, nonprofit organisations and global high schools with impactful, innovative and inspiring sustainable solutions.
Deadline: 22 June 2026
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Global Development Awards Competition
Value: Not specified
Focus: Identifies talent and supports the career advancement of researchers in the Global South, and funds innovative social development projects implemented by NGOs that benefit marginalised groups in the developing world
Deadline: 17 June 2026
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Holberg Prize
Value: NOK 6 million
Focus: Outstanding contributions to research in the humanities, social sciences, law and theology
Deadline: 15 June 2026
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Pankaj Award to End Conflict
Value: US$250 000
Focus: Young leaders who are creating unity in a world of deepening conflict and division
Deadline: 15 June 2026
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D-Prize
Value: Up to US$20 000
Focus: Entrepreneurs building evidence-based solutions to reduce poverty
Deadline: 7 June 2026
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Pierre Castel Prize
Value: €25 000 to national winners and up to €35 000 for the pan-African laureate
Focus: Support high-potential African entrepreneurs committed to the sustainable transformation of food systems
Deadline: 30 May 2026
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.ORG Global Impact Awards
Value: Up to USD$50 000, global visibility and networking opportunities
Focus: Organisations working for social good using a .ORG domain
Deadline: 27 May 2026
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10th Anniversary Global Challenge
Value: Various amounts
Focus: Covers various prizes in response to the question, “How can we address urgent global problems while building solutions that scale responsibly over the next decade?” These include the AI for Humanity Prize, E Ink Innovation Prize, Citizens Workforce Innovation Prize, Collegium Prize for Innovation, Philips Foundation Social Impact Award, Schmidt Marine Wavemaker’s Prize, and the Seeding the Future Prize for Climate-Positive and Equitable Food Systems
Deadline: 21 May 2026
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iF Social Impact Prize
Value: €100,000
Focus: Companies, design studios, NGOs, foundations, public and other organizations, social enterprises and entrepreneurs with projects that contribute to improving our society.
Deadline: 20 May 2026
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Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize
Value: US$10 000
Focus: Recognises exceptional leadership shown by a young activist in defending, renewing and promoting democracy
Deadline: 17 May 2026
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UN SDG Action Awards
Value: Paid travel to the UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony in Rome, Italy, global recognition and a customised trophy
Focus: Changemakers advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Deadline: 17 May 2026
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UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education 2026
Value: Two prizes of US$50,000
Focus: Honours outstanding and innovative contributions made by individuals, institutions, and organisations to advance girls’ and women’s education
Deadline: 12 May 2026
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The Elevate Prize
Value: Each winner receives US$300 000 in unrestricted funds – US$250 000 to their organisation and US$50 000 directly to the individual, recognising the often unseen personal costs of leading meaningful change
Focus: Recognizes bold social impact leaders at a pivotal moment in their work, ready to expand their visibility and deepen their impact
Deadline: 8 May 2026
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Africa Digital Health Innovation Award
Value: US$10 000, trophies, certificates and continental recognition
Focus: Pioneers transforming healthcare through digital innovation, AI and community impact
Deadline: 6 May 2026
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Africa AI Safety Prize Competition 2026
Value: US$10,000 distributed among the top three submissions
Focus: Catalysing public good solutions in the field of African AI safety
Deadline: 3 May 2026
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Conrad N Hilton Humanitarian Prize 2026
Value: US$3 million
Focus: Honours a nonprofit leading efforts to alleviate human suffering
Deadline: 30 April 2026
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