{"id":119,"date":"2026-02-26T13:19:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esdaindia.org\/sdg2026\/?page_id=119"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:33:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:33:53","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esdaindia.org\/sdg2026\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"AWARDS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"119\" class=\"elementor elementor-119\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3ad182 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f3ad182\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c10437f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c10437f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0edf7a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0edf7a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">AWARDS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab16eac e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ab16eac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a29706 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5a29706\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8202dce e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8202dce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ac92aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ac92aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ESDASUSTAINABILITYAWARDS2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52a202b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52a202b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"311\">Celebrating pioneers, innovators, and champions of sustainability across Asia Pacific and beyond. Join us at the Asia Pacific SDG and Sustainability Summit 2026, where visionary leaders, pioneering institutions, and forward-thinking corporates converge to shape a resilient, equitable, and sustainable future.<\/p><p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"562\">Showcase your impact, amplify your influence, and be recognized for driving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The ESDA Sustainability Awards 2026 will be conferred during the Asia Pacific SDG and Sustainability Summit 2026 on June 21\u201322, 2026.<\/p><p data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"649\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The awards for corporates, educational institutions, and individuals are given below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a266e62 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"a266e62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e3bdc5 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6e3bdc5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24500bb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24500bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Corporate Category Awards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c81f79e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c81f79e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"291\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\">Corporate Sustainability Excellence Award 2026:\u00a0<\/strong>To recognize and honor corporate organizations that have integrated sustainability into their core business strategy, operations, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives while making significant contributions to the SDGs.<\/p><p data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"539\"><strong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"340\">Sustainable Business Innovation Award 2026:\u00a0<\/strong>Awarding companies that have developed groundbreaking eco-friendly technologies or sustainable products, services, circular economy models, or sustainable procurement and supply chain practices.<\/p><p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"694\"><strong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"569\">SDG Champion Award 2026:\u00a0<\/strong>Recognizing corporations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/p><p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"852\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"737\">Carbon Neutrality Pioneer Award 2026:\u00a0<\/strong>Celebrating organizations that have successfully achieved or made significant progress toward carbon neutrality.<\/p><p data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"852\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\" data-is-only-node=\"\">ESG Excellence Award 2026:\u00a0 <\/strong>Recognizing and encouraging corporates that integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their business strategy, driving sustainability and creating a positive impact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f156f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"24f156f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-932c9e2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"932c9e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Educational Institutions Category Awards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dbe5bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4dbe5bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"217\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\">Sustainability Education Excellence Award 2026:\u00a0<\/strong>Recognizing universities and colleges that embed sustainability into their curriculum, research, and infrastructure\u2014empowering students for a sustainable future.<\/p><p data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"427\"><strong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"247\">SDG Champion Award 2026:\u00a0<\/strong>Recognizing educational institutions that integrate the Sustainable Development Goals into learning, research, and community impact\u2014shaping sustainability leaders of tomorrow.<\/p><p data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"568\"><strong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"470\">SDG Research &amp; Innovation Award 2026:\u00a0<\/strong>Honoring educational institutions that conduct pioneering research addressing SDG challenges.<\/p><p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"739\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"598\">Green Campus Award 2026:\u00a0<\/strong>Recognizing schools, colleges, or universities that lead in sustainable infrastructure, energy conservation, and eco-friendly initiatives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-512c2b8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"512c2b8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cfaf58 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4cfaf58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Individuals Category Awards<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ebf10e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ebf10e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"140\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\">Sustainability Leadership Award 2026: <\/strong>Acknowledging an individual\u2019s exceptional contributions to sustainability advocacy and impact.<\/p><p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"271\"><strong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"177\">Climate Action Hero Award 2026:\u00a0 <\/strong>Honoring individuals dedicated to climate resilience, activism, and community engagement.<\/p><p data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"416\"><strong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"319\">Green Researcher and Innovator Award 2026:\u00a0 <\/strong>Recognizing individuals who have created or championed sustainable innovations and research.<\/p><p data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"582\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"445\">Eco-Warrior Award 2026: <\/strong>Celebrating grassroots leaders who make a significant difference in conservation, biodiversity, and sustainability at the local level.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-965083c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"965083c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2dade7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d2dade7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Award Guidelines<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aeb0c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7aeb0c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"389\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\">Eligibility:&nbsp;<\/strong>The ESDA Sustainability Awards 2026 are open to corporates, educational institutions, and individuals across the world working towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and sustainability innovation. Eligible entities include industries, educational institutions, government organizations, startups, laboratories, hospitals, trusts, NGOs, and individuals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"757\"><strong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"414\">Nomination Process:&nbsp;<\/strong>Submit your nomination through the award form on the summit website or email <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"515\">conf.esda01@gmail.com<\/a> with a compelling profile showcasing your achievements, impactful projects, and contributions to SDGs and sustainability. Ensure you attach supportive documents and impact metrics to highlight your excellence and eligibility for the award.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"864\"><strong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"772\">Deadline:&nbsp;<\/strong>Nominations are accepted until April 30, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1053\"><strong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"880\">Selection:&nbsp;<\/strong>Awardees are selected solely based on merit, considering their outstanding profile, impactful work, and remarkable achievements in the field of SDGs and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1162\"><strong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1073\">Jury Decision:&nbsp;<\/strong>The ESDA jury panel&#8217;s decision is final and binding. No appeals will be entertained.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1332\"><strong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1185\">Award Acceptance:&nbsp;<\/strong>Winners must participate in the summit (June 21\u201322, 2026) to receive the award. In absentia awards may also be given under special conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1631\"><strong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1390\">Event Charges \u2013 Supporting a Sustainable Initiative:&nbsp;<\/strong>Your presence drives our impact. The Summit and Awards are organized on a self-sustaining model, with no government or corporate funding. We are committed to keeping the ESDA Award free of charge, with no application or processing fees.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"2019\">A nominal event charge applies to awardees, including Corporates (Rs. 1.00 lac \u2013 1.50 lac), Educational Institutions (Rs. 50,000 \u2013 1.00 lac), and Individuals (Rs. 15,000 \u2013 25,000), to cover ceremony expenses. These charges include venue, food, mementos, and event-related arrangements to make it a memorable experience. Your contribution ensures the event\u2019s sustainability and impact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2095\"><strong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2039\">Communication:&nbsp;<\/strong>Winners will be notified via email by May 15, 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2246\"><strong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2123\">Intellectual Property:&nbsp;<\/strong>ESDA reserves the right to feature nominee details, project information, and winning entries for promotional purposes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2347\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2269\">Disqualification:&nbsp;<\/strong>Incomplete, inaccurate, or non-conforming submissions will be disqualified.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81ec928 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"81ec928\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AWARDS ESDASUSTAINABILITYAWARDS2026 Celebrating pioneers, innovators, and champions of sustainability across Asia Pacific and beyond. Join us at the Asia Pacific SDG and Sustainability Summit 2026, where visionary leaders, pioneering institutions, and forward-thinking corporates converge to shape a resilient, equitable, and sustainable future. Showcase your impact, amplify your influence, and be recognized for driving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The ESDA Sustainability Awards 2026 will be conferred during the Asia Pacific SDG and Sustainability Summit 2026 on June 21\u201322, 2026. The awards for corporates, educational institutions, and individuals are given below. Corporate Category Awards Corporate Sustainability Excellence Award 2026:\u00a0To recognize and honor corporate organizations that have integrated sustainability into their core business strategy, operations, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives while making significant contributions to the SDGs. Sustainable Business Innovation Award 2026:\u00a0Awarding companies that have developed groundbreaking eco-friendly technologies or sustainable products, services, circular economy models, or sustainable procurement and supply chain practices. SDG Champion Award 2026:\u00a0Recognizing corporations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Carbon Neutrality Pioneer Award 2026:\u00a0Celebrating organizations that have successfully achieved or made significant progress toward carbon neutrality. ESG Excellence Award 2026:\u00a0 Recognizing and encouraging corporates that integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their business strategy, driving sustainability and creating a positive impact. Educational Institutions Category Awards Sustainability Education Excellence Award 2026:\u00a0Recognizing universities and colleges that embed sustainability into their curriculum, research, and infrastructure\u2014empowering students for a sustainable future. SDG Champion Award 2026:\u00a0Recognizing educational institutions that integrate the Sustainable Development Goals into learning, research, and community impact\u2014shaping sustainability leaders of tomorrow. SDG Research &amp; Innovation Award 2026:\u00a0Honoring educational institutions that conduct pioneering research addressing SDG challenges. Green Campus Award 2026:\u00a0Recognizing schools, colleges, or universities that lead in sustainable infrastructure, energy conservation, and eco-friendly initiatives. Individuals Category Awards Sustainability Leadership Award 2026: Acknowledging an individual\u2019s exceptional contributions to sustainability advocacy and impact. Climate Action Hero Award 2026:\u00a0 Honoring individuals dedicated to climate resilience, activism, and community engagement. Green Researcher and Innovator Award 2026:\u00a0 Recognizing individuals who have created or championed sustainable innovations and research. Eco-Warrior Award 2026: Celebrating grassroots leaders who make a significant difference in conservation, biodiversity, and sustainability at the local level. The Award Guidelines Eligibility:&nbsp;The ESDA Sustainability Awards 2026 are open to corporates, educational institutions, and individuals across the world working towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and sustainability innovation. Eligible entities include industries, educational institutions, government organizations, startups, laboratories, hospitals, trusts, NGOs, and individuals. Nomination Process:&nbsp;Submit your nomination through the award form on the summit website or email conf.esda01@gmail.com with a compelling profile showcasing your achievements, impactful projects, and contributions to SDGs and sustainability. Ensure you attach supportive documents and impact metrics to highlight your excellence and eligibility for the award. Deadline:&nbsp;Nominations are accepted until April 30, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered. Selection:&nbsp;Awardees are selected solely based on merit, considering their outstanding profile, impactful work, and remarkable achievements in the field of SDGs and sustainability. Jury Decision:&nbsp;The ESDA jury panel&#8217;s decision is final and binding. No appeals will be entertained. Award Acceptance:&nbsp;Winners must participate in the summit (June 21\u201322, 2026) to receive the award. In absentia awards may also be given under special conditions. Event Charges \u2013 Supporting a Sustainable Initiative:&nbsp;Your presence drives our impact. The Summit and Awards are organized on a self-sustaining model, with no government or corporate funding. We are committed to keeping the ESDA Award free of charge, with no application or processing fees. A nominal event charge applies to awardees, including Corporates (Rs. 1.00 lac \u2013 1.50 lac), Educational Institutions (Rs. 50,000 \u2013 1.00 lac), and Individuals (Rs. 15,000 \u2013 25,000), to cover ceremony expenses. These charges include venue, food, mementos, and event-related arrangements to make it a memorable experience. Your contribution ensures the event\u2019s sustainability and impact. Communication:&nbsp;Winners will be notified via email by May 15, 2026. Intellectual Property:&nbsp;ESDA reserves the right to feature nominee details, project information, and winning entries for promotional purposes. 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