Sustainability Impacts Award

SiGS 2026

About the Award

The Sustainability Impacts Award is an annual award that recognises outstanding contributions to sustainable development across academia, business, and policymaking. Celebrating innovation, leadership, and measurable impact, the award honours those who are driving meaningful change in sustainability and shaping a greener, more inclusive future, especially in the Global South.

Recipients of the Sustainability Impacts Award will be celebrated at SiGS 2026, reflecting the conference's commitment to fostering collaboration between research, industry, and policy for sustainable development. Winners will receive formal recognition, feature in conference communications, and have their work highlighted as exemplars of sustainability impact.

Award Categories

🎓 Scholars for Sustainability

Outstanding academic contributions advancing sustainable knowledge and solutions.

🏢 Business Sustainability Leader

Companies or leaders driving sustainable innovation and responsible practices.

🏛️ Policy Sustainability Champion

Policymakers shaping forward-thinking sustainability initiatives with tangible societal impact.

Selection Criteria

Scholars for Sustainability

Reviewers will nominate research papers submitted to SiGS 2026. The nominated papers will be forwarded to a committee of five academics (four members and a committee chair). Each member will independently evaluate papers on:

  • Contribution to sustainability theory and practice
  • Interdisciplinary approach and impact

Awards Selection

  • One prize winner
  • Two runner-up papers

Business Sustainability Leader

Companies or business leaders will be nominated based on their innovative and measurable sustainability practices and positive societal impact. A committee of five business and sustainability experts will evaluate nominations on:

  • Effectiveness and impact of sustainability initiatives
  • Innovation and scalability of practices

Awards Selection

  • One prize winner
  • Two runner-up nominees

Policy Sustainability Champion

Policymakers or public sector initiatives will be nominated based on their forward-thinking sustainability policies and demonstrated societal impact. A committee of five policy and sustainability experts will evaluate based on:

  • Effectiveness and measurable outcomes of policies
  • Innovation and potential for broader adoption

Awards Selection

  • One prize winner
  • Two runner-up nominees

🌍 Make a Nomination

Know a business leader or policymaker making a real difference in sustainability? Nominate them today and celebrate innovation, impact, and leadership at SiGS 2026!

Ready to make a nomination?

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