Awards, Prizes and Challenges

View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.

Call for Entries: UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development

Deadline: 16 may 2025 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is pleased to invite nominations for its UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development. The Prize and award winners recognize the role of education in connecting the social, economic, … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development

Call for Entries: UNESCO ICT in Education Prize

Deadline: 28-Mar-25 The UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education recognizes innovative approaches in leveraging new technologies to expand educational and lifelong learning opportunities for all, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: UNESCO ICT in Education Prize

Nominations open for Nordic Council Environment Prize 2025

Deadline: 30-Apr-25 The nomination process for the Nordic Council Environment Prize is open, allowing the general public to put forward names. Theme Civil Society Engagement – An initiative to involve everybody in the green transition Without a widespread commitment to nature and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Nordic Council Environment Prize 2025

Martha Farrell Award for Excellence in Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality in India

Deadline: 15-Mar-25 The Martha Farrell Award for Excellence in Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality is a first-of-its-kind initiative to discover, recognise, and honor mid-career individuals and committed institutions which have made valuable contributions in the areas of women’s empowerment, … [Read more...] about Martha Farrell Award for Excellence in Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality in India

Nominations open for NHEA Awards (Nigeria)

Deadline: 2-May-25 Nominations has opened for the 11th edition of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) to celebrate excellence, innovation, and dedication within Nigeria’s healthcare sector. The 2025 edition billed to hold June 27, 2025, in Lagos, will continue the tradition by … [Read more...] about Nominations open for NHEA Awards (Nigeria)

Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach’s Awards in Ireland

Deadline: 7-Mar-25 The Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach's Awards Event celebrates the enormous amount of volunteerism in Westmeath, given through the many community and voluntary groups who exist in the county. The Cathaoirleach Awards event facilitates the Council presenting special … [Read more...] about Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach’s Awards in Ireland

Movement for Good Awards: Animals and Wildlife Special Draw Programme 2025

Deadline: 23-Feb-25 The Benefact Group has launched the Movement for Good Awards: Animals and Wildlife Special Draw Programme to support the incredible work that so many charities do to support animals and wildlife in need. Prize Information The first special draw of the year will award … [Read more...] about Movement for Good Awards: Animals and Wildlife Special Draw Programme 2025

Call for Nominations: Václav Havel Human Rights Prize in Europe

Deadline: 30-Apr-25 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), in partnership with the Václav Havel Library and the Charta 77 Foundation, has issued a call for nominations for the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize. The Prize, created in 2013, aims to reward outstanding civil … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Václav Havel Human Rights Prize in Europe

Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award (US and Canada)

Deadline: 15-Mar-25 The Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award is a prestigious award given annually to local environmental health jurisdictions that demonstrate unsurpassed achievement in providing outstanding food protection services to their communities. The purpose of the award is to … [Read more...] about Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award (US and Canada)

The Trinity Challenge: Community Access to Effective Antibiotics 2025

Deadline: 24-Apr-25 Apply now for the Trinity Challenge: Community Access to Effective Antibiotics. Categories The Trinity Challenge on Community Access to Effective Antibiotics is particularly interested in the following two drivers: Lack of stock control at the sub-national/local … [Read more...] about The Trinity Challenge: Community Access to Effective Antibiotics 2025

Nominations open for Bee & Wildlife Friendly Garden Award – Ireland

Deadline: 2-May-25 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for Bee & Wildlife Friendly Garden Award. This award is for the best bee and wildlife friendly gardens. It is recommended that as much information as possible about the garden is included in the application form e.g. … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Bee & Wildlife Friendly Garden Award – Ireland

Meath County Council announces Green Kilometre Award – Ireland

Deadline: 2-May-25 The Meath County Council is pleased to announce the Green Kilometre Award. This award is designed for community groups who are currently part of the Green Kilometre scheme. The scheme invites individuals/groups to choose approximately a kilometre (or longer) stretch of … [Read more...] about Meath County Council announces Green Kilometre Award – Ireland

Nominations open for Africa Food Prize 2025

Deadline: 27-Jun-25 Nominations are now open for the Africa Food Prize, a preeminent award recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa—from a struggle to survive to a business that thrives. Objectives The Africa … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Africa Food Prize 2025

Submissions open for RestorLife Awards

Deadline: 28-Feb-25 Restor is requesting applications for the RestorLife Awards to celebrate and fund the work being done to protect and restore nature. Award Categories NGO Award: Restor and the G20-Global Land Initiative are thrilled to introduce the RestorLife Award, a prize competition … [Read more...] about Submissions open for RestorLife Awards

Call for Applications: Sixth Edition of EU Award for Roma Integration in Western Balkans and Türkiye

Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The call for applications for the sixth edition of the EU Award for Roma integration in the Western Balkans and Türkiye is now open. The award is funded by the European Union (IPA Funds) and implemented by Roma Active Albania (RAA). Focus Areas The focus of the 2025 … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Sixth Edition of EU Award for Roma Integration in Western Balkans and Türkiye

Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award 2025

Deadline: 10-Mar-25 The Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award was created to honor the life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer and IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner Anja Niedringhaus. With this Award, the IWMF celebrates the courageous work of women … [Read more...] about Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award 2025

Accelerating Innovations: Addressing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Women in Low-Resource Settings

Deadline: 25-Mar-25 The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is pleased to announce the Accelerating Innovations Challenge to address Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Women in Low-Resource Settings. The Challenge They invite research proposals on HMB based on the clinical definition that focus … [Read more...] about Accelerating Innovations: Addressing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Women in Low-Resource Settings

HIV and TB Diagnosis: Adjunct Technologies for Sample Collection and Processing

Deadline: 25-Mar-25 The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has launched the HIV and TB Diagnosis Challenge to Adjunct Technologies for Sample Collection and Processing. The challenge lies in developing solutions upstream to testing that enable easier, more affordable, and self-administered … [Read more...] about HIV and TB Diagnosis: Adjunct Technologies for Sample Collection and Processing

Grand Challenge Call for Proposals to Advance Innovative Ways to measure Women’s Health

Deadline: 25-Mar-25 This Grand Challenge on Innovative Data and Modeling Approaches to Measure Women’s Health seeks to advance innovative ways to measure women’s health by either developing new measurement models or adapting existing ones to better capture the full scope of women’s health burdens … [Read more...] about Grand Challenge Call for Proposals to Advance Innovative Ways to measure Women’s Health

Innovation Challenge “SOCIAL & SOLIDARITY ECONOMY” Intended to Support Creation of ESS Organizations by Entrepreneurs

Deadline: 20-Mar-25 The ESS Innovation Challenge aims to promote the role of women and young entrepreneurs as bearers of innovative ideas and solutions in the field of the social and solidarity economy. Objectives The overall objective of this competition is to support, at the level of the … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge “SOCIAL & SOLIDARITY ECONOMY” Intended to Support Creation of ESS Organizations by Entrepreneurs

Zendesk Foundation’s Tech for Good Impact Awards 2025

Deadline: 15-Aug-25 The Zendesk Foundation is inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for the Tech for Good Impact Awards. Focus Areas They support organizations that contribute to the Zendesk Foundation's impact areas: Fostering community: enable connections that offer support and … [Read more...] about Zendesk Foundation’s Tech for Good Impact Awards 2025

Nominations open for Multicultural Queensland Awards 2025 (Australia)

Deadline: 16-Mar-25 The Multicultural Queensland Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations working towards an inclusive multicultural Queensland. The Awards ceremony is part of Multicultural Queensland Month in August and is focused on creating a … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Multicultural Queensland Awards 2025 (Australia)

United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize

Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize, established by the General Assembly is to recognize the achievements of those who dedicate their lives to the service of humanity, by promoting the purposes and principles of the United Nations while honouring and paying … [Read more...] about United Nations Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize

RFAs: Active Australia Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 3-Mar-25 The Heart Foundation has launched its Active Australia Innovation Challenge to offer multiple grants, innovate projects that get more people moving in schools, universities or local community groups. They are encouraging community groups, councils, schools (preschools, … [Read more...] about RFAs: Active Australia Innovation Challenge

Innovation Challenge: Youth Guarantee Programme in Albania

Deadline: 16-Feb-25 Are you a young people aged 18-29 in Tirana, Shkodra or Vlora and do you have ideas and passion to help young people in your city have employment, education or vocational training alternatives? Would you like to participate in a unique experience, where, together with other … [Read more...] about Innovation Challenge: Youth Guarantee Programme in Albania

Call to Entries: Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2025

Deadline: 7-Sep-25 Applications are now open for the Ebbe Nielsen Challenge focused on innovative tools, both new and existing, that leverage biodiversity data from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) network to advance open science in support of research and policy. Prize … [Read more...] about Call to Entries: Ebbe Nielsen Challenge 2025

Nominations open for Michael Austin Harlick Sports Awards in the UK

Deadline: 26-Oct-25 Nominations are now open for the Michael Austin Harlick Sports Awards to provide funding to sport groups towards the cost of sporting awards for young people aged 4-18. Grants are available to help with the purchase of challenge cups, shields, medals for leagues and open … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Michael Austin Harlick Sports Awards in the UK

Call for Nominations: UNESCO – Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes

Deadline: 30-Apr-25 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is inviting nominations for its Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes to reward outstanding examples of action to safeguard and enhance the … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: UNESCO – Greece Melina Mercouri International Prize for the Safeguarding and Management of Cultural Landscapes

Nominations open for Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research

Deadline: 29-Apr-25 The Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research in cooperation with the QUEST Center for Responsible Research at the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité honors researchers, institutions, and early career researchers around the globe whose work helps to fundamentally … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Einstein Award for Promoting Quality in Research

Request for Nominations: Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize

Deadline: 31-Mar-25 The Kofi Annan Foundation and the Democracy and Culture Foundation invite nominations for the third edition of the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Award. Objectives This Prize aims to: Recognise exceptional intellectual and/or “in action” leadership shown by a young … [Read more...] about Request for Nominations: Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize

Call for Applications: Zayed Sustainability Prize

Deadline: 23-Jun-2025 Applications are now open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize that recognises and rewards small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), nonprofit organisations (NPOs), and global high schools with impactful, innovative and inspiring sustainable solutions. Established by the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Zayed Sustainability Prize

Call for Applications: Equator Prize 2025

Deadline: 23-Feb-25 The Equator Prize, organized by the Equator Initiative within the United Nations Development Programme, is awarded biennially to recognize outstanding community efforts to reduce poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. As sustainable community … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Equator Prize 2025

Entries open for ICIP Peace in Progress Award

Deadline: 14-Apr-25 The International Catalan Institute for Peace is thrilled to invite applications for its Peace in Progress Award to reward and publicly recognize individuals, organizations or institutions that have made a significant contribution toward promoting and fostering peace. Prize … [Read more...] about Entries open for ICIP Peace in Progress Award

Nominations open for Nature Awards to inspire Women in Science

Deadline: 9-Apr-25 Are you committed to advancing gender equality in STEM? Are you dedicated to encouraging girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and pursue careers in science? If yes, then this opportunity is right for you. The Springer Nature Limited is looking to celebrate and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Nature Awards to inspire Women in Science

Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards 2025

Deadline: 17 APRIL 2025 The Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA) recognise and reward programs that reduce crime and violence in Australia. The awards encourage public initiatives, and assist governments in identifying and developing practical projects which will reduce … [Read more...] about Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards 2025

Nominations open for Charity Awards in the UK

Deadline: 26-Feb-25 Nominations are now open for the Charity Awards that provides charities of all shapes and sizes with a window to showcase their efforts and the impact they have made. The Charity Awards is Civil Society Media’s annual awards programme held to identify, recognise and reward … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Charity Awards in the UK

Apply for Environmental Awards Program in the US

Deadline: 28-Feb-25 Apply now for the Environmental Awards Program to celebrate people, businesses, and organizations leading the way in climate action and community engagement to make a positive impact. CategoriesRESA (Raleigh Environmental Stewardship Award) The winner of RESA will be … [Read more...] about Apply for Environmental Awards Program in the US

Call for Entries: European Charlemagne Youth Prize

Deadline: 30-Jan-25 Nominations are now open for European Charlemagne Youth Prize to support youth-led projects that foster democracy, promote active citizenship and bring communities together. It celebrates the powerful work that young people do every day to shape a shared European identity … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: European Charlemagne Youth Prize

Call for Applications: World Habitat Awards

Deadline: 3-Mar-25 The World Habitat is seeking projects for the World Habitat Awards that demonstrate exceptional work in providing or promoting access to adequate housing. Prize and Benefits Winning a World Habitat Award provides international visibility and acts as a mark of recognition … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: World Habitat Awards

Call for Nominations: WWF Nepal Conservation Awards 2025

Deadline: 31-Mar-25 The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Nepal welcomes nominations for WWF Nepal - Conservation Award from Nepali individuals and/or organizations registered in Nepal and are working in the field of conservation and natural resource management. The nominations will need to … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: WWF Nepal Conservation Awards 2025

Call for Nominations: Regional Leadership Awards – United States

Deadline: 10-Feb-25 The Mid-America Regional Council recognizes individuals, organizations and initiatives that have made outstanding contributions to the region with the Regional Leadership Awards. Award recipients advance a vision of a strong, healthy region; demonstrate commitment to its … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Regional Leadership Awards – United States

Nominations open for Nation of Sanctuary Awards – UK

Deadline: 28-Feb-2025 The Welsh Refugee Council is absolutely thrilled to announce that nominations for the Nation of Sanctuary Awards are officially open! The Nation of Sanctuary Awards recognises the achievements of sanctuary seekers in Wales and celebrated their contributions to their … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Nation of Sanctuary Awards – UK

The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025

Deadline: 18-Feb-25 Are you a women-led enterprise building sustainable solutions in health or food security? If yes, then apply now for Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award. Across Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, they’re seeking 15 women who are ready to scale … [Read more...] about The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025

Call for Nominations: UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award

Deadline: 7-Apr-25 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced the Nansen Refugee Award to recognize several individuals, groups or organizations that have taken extraordinary action to protect and assist refugees, internally displaced or stateless people. Prize … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award

Nominations open for the Right Livelihood Award 2025

Deadline: 3-Mar-25 Do you know any courageous and innovative change-makers who strive to create a more just, peaceful and sustainable world for those around them? If yes, then nominate them for the Right Livelihood Award. The Award immediately connects Laureates with the dozens of leading … [Read more...] about Nominations open for the Right Livelihood Award 2025

AARP Purpose Prize (United States)

Deadline: 28-Feb-25 Applications open for AARP Purpose Prize (United States) Focus Areas Public health (protecting and improving the health of people and their communities by addressing healthy lifestyles, nutrition, disease prevention, mental health, addiction, maternal health, etc.) … [Read more...] about AARP Purpose Prize (United States)

Manchester Prize: Clean Energy Systems (Round 2) – UK

Deadline: 17-Jan-25 The Manchester Prize is a multi-million pound, multi-year challenge prize, launched in 2023 and funded by the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to reward UK-led breakthroughs in artificial intelligence for public good. Every year for a decade, it is … [Read more...] about Manchester Prize: Clean Energy Systems (Round 2) – UK

Nominations open for Civic Awards (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 28-Feb-25 The Chippenham Town Council presents Civic Awards to individuals, organisations, and groups who have made a material contribution to the advancement, wellbeing, and welfare of the people of Chippenham or demonstrated outstanding citizenship. All nominations will be received … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Civic Awards (United Kingdom)

CFAs: Merdeka Award for Individuals and Organisations

Deadline: 1-May-25 The Merdeka Award recognises and rewards excellent individuals and organisations, serving as a beacon for those who have not only contributed to the nation's growth but have also inspired greatness in the people of Malaysia. Objective The Merdeka Award commemorates the … [Read more...] about CFAs: Merdeka Award for Individuals and Organisations