UN SDG Action Awards 2026

In 2026, the UN SDG Action Campaign will bring together nine inspiring Finalists from all over the world for a unique program of coaching and capacity building leading up to the live Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony, where the Winners are unveiled.

This year’s Ceremony will take place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Rome, Italy. It will reach global audiences through UN WebTV and RAI, Italy’s national broadcaster.

The Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards programme is powered by the UN SDG Action Campaign, a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, hosted by UNDP. It is made possible in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

• Table of Content
• About United Nations
• UN SDG Action Awards Entrepreneurs
• Aim and Benefits of UN SDG Action Awards Entrepreneurs
• Requirements for UN SDG Action Awards Entrepreneurs Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

UN SDG Action Awards Entrepreneurs

Aim and Benefits of UN SDG Action Awards Entrepreneurs

Finalists and Winners receive the following:

• Travel to Rome, Italy – One representative from each Finalist initiative will be invited to attend the Finalist Programme and Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony in Rome, Italy, with travel costs covered by the UN SDG Action Campaign.

  View the 2025 Finalist Programme Highlights Video and 2025 Ceremony Highlights Video.

• Global recognition – Finalists and Winners gain international visibility through the UN SDG Action Campaign’s global communication channels, RAI, Italy’s public national broadcaster, and other media outlets.
• Customized trophy – Each Finalist and Winner receives a customized trophy in recognition of their achievement.

Requirements for UN SDG Action Awards Entrepreneurs Qualification

• To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate proven, measurable results achieved within the past three years in alignment with one of the three categories.
• Initiatives that are still in the planning or concept stages are not eligible, nor are Finalists or Winners from previous editions of the Awards.
• Initiatives led by the United Nations are only eligible for an Honourable Mention.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more informatiom, kindly visit UN SDG Action Awards webpage.