Deadline: 6-Jul-21 The Qatar Development Bank (QDB) is pleased to launch the 2021 Qatar Entrepreneurship Awards (ROWAD Awards), a biennial initiative that celebrates successful Qatari Entrepreneurs and their achievements in boosting innovation and spreading a culture of Entrepreneurship in … [Read more...] about Apply for 2021 Qatar Entrepreneurship Awards
Awards, Prizes and Challenges
View the latest awards, prizes and challenges for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Submit Nominations for 2021 Social Business Wales Awards
Deadline: 2-Jul-21 The Wales Co-operative Centre is currently seeking nominations for the 2021 Social Business Wales Awards to the social entrepreneurs, the business leaders, the hardworking co-operators and talented innovators of the social business sector in Wales. Categories Social … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2021 Social Business Wales Awards
Nominations Open for the Henry Johnson Award – US
Deadline: 6-Aug-21 Nominations are now open for the Henry Johnson Award to recognize an individual who has displayed commendable community leadership. Focus Areas Arts and history Education Social justice Volunteerism What are you looking for in a nominee? The Henry … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Henry Johnson Award – US
Impact in Social Enterprise Award 2021 – UK
Deadline: 26-Jun-21 Nominations are now open for the PwC Building Public Trust Award for Impact in Social Enterprise, in partnership with the School for Social Entrepreneurs, recognises UK based social enterprises demonstrating excellence in impact reporting. Award Information The winner … [Read more...] about Impact in Social Enterprise Award 2021 – UK
Applications Open for the Global Water Challenge
Deadline: 01-Aug-21 Applications are now open for the Global Water Challenge, a 6-month Program by The Water Tower and GoHub to pilot software and data science solutions with early-stage startups. Focus Areas to Pilot Improving the capture and treatment of stormwater by detecting and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the Global Water Challenge
Biomedical Catalyst 2021: Early and Late Stage Awards – UK
Deadline: 26-Aug-21 UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £18 million to develop innovative healthcare products, technologies and processes. This funding is from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation. Your project can address: disease prevention and proactive … [Read more...] about Biomedical Catalyst 2021: Early and Late Stage Awards – UK
ICESCO announces “Bayan” Award for Creative Expression in Arabic for 2021
Deadline: 30-Jul-21 As part of the initiatives of its Center of Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers, the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has announced the opening of nominations for the 2nd edition of ICESCO “Bayan” Award for Creative Expression in Arabic for … [Read more...] about ICESCO announces “Bayan” Award for Creative Expression in Arabic for 2021
Call for Proposals for Water Toxicity Sensor Challenge
Deadline: 26-Jul-21 The InnoCentive is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the Water Toxicity Sensor Challenge to design solutions for biologically based sensors for use in water systems that can detect the activation of one or more human toxicity pathways. Toxicity pathways are the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Water Toxicity Sensor Challenge
India: Youth with Refugees Art Contest
Deadline: 25-Jun-21 UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency's Youth with Refugees Art Contest is now open. The overall theme is “together through sport”. For all of them in this turbulent year, sport has proven itself vital to restore physical and mental health, inspire and energize them, and create … [Read more...] about India: Youth with Refugees Art Contest
Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 15-Jul-21 Do you have a digital solution that addresses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Global South? If yes, then apply for this Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge! The Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge, in response to COVID-19, is … [Read more...] about Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge
Submit Nominations for Northeastern Environmental Partnership Awards – US
Deadline: 30-Jun-21 The Northeastern Pennsylvania Environmental Partners are accepting nominations for the: Environmental Partnership Awards Thomas P. Shelburne Environmental Leadership Award Emerging Environmental Leader Award The regionally acclaimed Environmental Partnership … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for Northeastern Environmental Partnership Awards – US
Call for Applications for 2021 SAARC Awards
Deadline: 16-Jul-21 Applications are now open for the 2021 SAARC Awards to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and promote bridging boundaries using innovation in the regions. SAARC Awards is part of the Global Startup Awards, providing an annual spotlight to those who dare to dream big and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for 2021 SAARC Awards
2021 ASEAN Startup Awards Nominations Open Now!
Deadline: 16-Jul-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 ASEAN Startup Awards to find local industry game changers, connect them to the global ecosystem and hereby provide them with the opportunity to make their first steps towards international expansion. During this journey, startups can rely … [Read more...] about 2021 ASEAN Startup Awards Nominations Open Now!
Nominations Open for the Climate & Energy Action Award – Canada
Deadline: 12-Jul-21 Is your community increasing the use of public transit, active transportation, or electric vehicles? Are you fostering energy-efficient new buildings and neighborhoods? Are you advancing climate resilience and adaptation initiatives? If yes, then apply for Climate & … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Climate & Energy Action Award – Canada
Nominations Open for the Telstra Best of Business Awards – Australia
Deadline: 12-Jul-21 Nominations are now open for the Telstra Best of Business Awards to give small and medium-sized businesses a platform to celebrate achievements and stories with their peers, and opportunities to learn from Australia’s best business minds. Small and medium-sized businesses … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Telstra Best of Business Awards – Australia
Call for Nominations: WiTWA Tech [+] Awards – Australia
Deadline: 6-Aug-21 Nominations are now open for the 4th round of WiTWA Tech [+] Awards, recognizing that diversity is not a problem that women can solve alone, and they need allies across the board. Tech [+] 20 Awards Recognises the top 20 women in Tech [+] in Western Australia. Along with … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: WiTWA Tech [+] Awards – Australia
Generation Connect Video Pitch Challenge
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 Do you have a promising idea to connect the unconnected and close the digital divide? If yes, then apply for this Generation Connect Video Pitch Challenge! Generation Connect aims to engage youth globally and encourage their participation as equal partners alongside the … [Read more...] about Generation Connect Video Pitch Challenge
Norbert Zongo African Prize for Investigative Journalism
Deadline: 15-Sep-21 The Norbert Zongo National Press Center (CNP-NZ), the Norbert Zongo Cell for Investigative Journalism in West Africa (CENOZO), and the Franco-African platform Media & Democracy (M&D), are happy and proud to announce the launch of the: African Prize for Investigative … [Read more...] about Norbert Zongo African Prize for Investigative Journalism
Call for Nominations: 2021 Bristol Young Heroes Awards (UK)
Deadline: 13-Jul-21 The Community of Purpose has announced a call for nominations for the 2021 Bristol Young Heroes Awards to shine a light on those who have overcome difficult circumstances, made a difference to the lives of others, or achieved something extraordinary. Bristol Young Heroes … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2021 Bristol Young Heroes Awards (UK)
Apply for UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 Applications are now open for the UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards. The UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards is the first regional awards initiative that recognizes companies who are taking action for gender equality in the region aligned to the Women’s Empowerment … [Read more...] about Apply for UN Women Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards
Call for Nominations: 2021 Digital Equality Awards
Deadline: 27-Jun-21 The Coalition for Digital Equality (CODE) has announced a call for nominations for the 2021 Digital Equality Awards to recognise the achievements of individuals in Ghana and Uganda who are working to push the boundaries of digital inclusion and transformation in Africa. The … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2021 Digital Equality Awards
2021 Pathfinder Award for Innovation in Nature Conservation
Deadline: 15-Jul-21 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are excited to invite nominations/applications for the 2nd iteration of the 2021 Pathfinder Award for Innovation in Nature Conservation. The Pathfinder Award is … [Read more...] about 2021 Pathfinder Award for Innovation in Nature Conservation
Call for Applications for Pandemic Lab Safety Challenge
Deadline: 30-Jun-21 The SANBio & Seeding Labs is seeking applications for the Pandemic Lab Safety Challenge is designed to solicit videos that share solutions for lab safety in a time of COVID-19 that can be adopted by scientists in labs with limited resources, no matter where they might … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Pandemic Lab Safety Challenge
2021 Gender Just Climate Solutions Award
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 The Women & Gender Constituency invites you to participate in the 2021 Gender Just Climate Solutions Awards! The Women and Gender Constituency (WGC) is one of the nine stakeholder groups of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change … [Read more...] about 2021 Gender Just Climate Solutions Award
Crain’s Cleveland Business 2021 Notable Entrepreneurs – US
Deadline: 26-Jul-21 Crain is looking for entrepreneurs whose businesses reflect the diversity of companies in the Northeast Ohio economy. This is a special editorial feature within Crain's Oct. 25 print issue and online that will recognize individuals who have jumped into the startup scene by … [Read more...] about Crain’s Cleveland Business 2021 Notable Entrepreneurs – US
J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year Awards
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 The Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Awards are open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada, 21 years of age or older, who are professionals in the safety field. Their purpose at J. J. Keller is to protect people and the … [Read more...] about J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year Awards
South Africa: Inqola FEED Innovation Prize
Deadline: 25-Jun-21 The Food Equity, Equality and Democracy is inviting nominations for the Inqola FEED Innovation Prize to highlight ideas and solutions that have the potential to create meaningful impact on the food system in South Africa. Globally, they are seeing an ever-increasing use of … [Read more...] about South Africa: Inqola FEED Innovation Prize
EcoMatters Environment Trust’s 2021 Tamaki Makaurau – New Zealand
Deadline: 30-Jun-21 EcoMatters Environment Trust is organising this year’s awards, in partnership with Auckland Council, as part of the aspirational goal for Tamaki Makaurau to be zero waste by 2040. The Trust is gearing up to celebrate Auckland's outstanding leaders who truly embody the zero … [Read more...] about EcoMatters Environment Trust’s 2021 Tamaki Makaurau – New Zealand
Apply now for the Australian Training Awards
Deadline: 30-Jun-21 Nominations are now open for the Australian Training Awards to recognize and celebrate excellence and are an important mechanism for promoting the benefits of vocational education and training. Award Categories Individual Categories The Outstanding Achievement in … [Read more...] about Apply now for the Australian Training Awards
United Kingdom: London Tech Week Awards
Deadline: 28-Jun-21 Nominations are now open for the London Tech Week Awards to support economic recovery in a sustainable, inclusive and resilient manner and address challenges, from bridging the digital divide to battling the Covid-19 pandemic. Their mission is to build a better,more … [Read more...] about United Kingdom: London Tech Week Awards
Challenge IA-Biodiv: Research in Artificial Intelligence in Field of Biodiversity
Deadline: 31-Aug-21 The Agence Nationale De La Recherche (ANR) is pleased to announce the Challenge IA-Biodiv: Research in Artificial Intelligence in Field of Biodiversity to develop research and knowledge about biodiversity, with goals including defining integrative indicators to quantify and … [Read more...] about Challenge IA-Biodiv: Research in Artificial Intelligence in Field of Biodiversity
Falcon Awards for Disease Elimination
Deadline: 18-Aug-21 Global Institute are excited to announce the launch of our inaugural Falcon Awards for Disease Elimination to help advance the elimination of malaria, polio, lymphatic filariasis, and onchocerciasis. Awards will be given to talented groups whose project proposals … [Read more...] about Falcon Awards for Disease Elimination
Nominations Open for the International Prism Award
Deadline: 23-Jun-21 Nominations are now open for the International Prism Award to recognize businesses and organizations that have built strong coaching cultures and meet several rigorous standards. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the leading global organization for coaches and … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the International Prism Award
Submit Entries for 2021 South Europe Startup Awards
Deadline: 16-Jul-21 Entries are now open for the 2021 South Europe Startup Awards to recognize, celebrate and connect the Southern European startup ecosystem. South Europe Startup Awards is part of the Global Startup Awards which is the biggest independent startup ecosystem competition with … [Read more...] about Submit Entries for 2021 South Europe Startup Awards
Nominations Open for 2021 Central European Startup Awards
Deadline: 16-Jul-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Central European Startup Awards to become the region’s biggest no-pitch no-conference startups festival with the aim to inspire, stimulate and recognise entrepreneurship throughout Central Europe whilst connecting a community of startup … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2021 Central European Startup Awards
Entries Open for 2021 Nordic Startup Awards
Deadline: 16-Jul-21 Entries are now open for the 2021 Nordic Startup Awards to inspire, stimulate and recognize entrepreneurship throughout the Nordic region, whilst connecting a community of startup enthusiasts, serial entrepreneurs and mentors from diverse and complementing backgrounds. Not … [Read more...] about Entries Open for 2021 Nordic Startup Awards
Global Startup Awards – Africa
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 The Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa is expanding its footprint in 2021. Africa’s fastest-growing innovation community invites all innovation leaders to access new markets, funding and a global network of leaders. The Global Startup Awards bring together high impact … [Read more...] about Global Startup Awards – Africa
South Africa – BCX Digital Innovation Awards
Deadline: 31-Aug-21 Nominations are now open for BCX Digital Innovation Awards to recognise Digital Innovation Excellence in Large, Medium, and Small South African enterprises. What type of innovation are they looking for? They are looking for Digital Innovation in any industry sector … [Read more...] about South Africa – BCX Digital Innovation Awards
Submit Nominations for SafeWork NSW Awards – Australia
Deadline: 27-Jun-21 The SafeWork NSW Government is pleased to launch a call for nominations for the SafeWork NSW Awards to recognise businesses and individuals for excellence in work health and safety. As part of the Work Health and Safety Roadmap 2022, the aim is to embed the ‘health and … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for SafeWork NSW Awards – Australia
U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe announces PEPFAR Heroes Award
Deadline: 30-Jun-21 In recognition of its 18th anniversary in Zimbabwe, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has announced the 2021 PEPFAR Heroes Award for outstanding individuals who have made a meaningful contribution to Zimbabwe’s response to HIV and AIDS over the past … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe announces PEPFAR Heroes Award
Call for Nominations: 2021 EuroAsian Startup Awards
Deadline: 16-Jul-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 EuroAsian Startup Awards (EASA) to find local industry game-changers, connect them to the global ecosystem and creates the opportunity to make their first steps towards international expansion. EuroAsian Startup Awards is part of the … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 2021 EuroAsian Startup Awards
EQUALS in Tech Awards 2021 – Nominations now open!
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 The EQUALS Global Partnership is delighted to announce the call for nominations for the 2021 EQUALS in Tech Awards! The awards are given every year to organizations and initiatives -- both large and small -- working to help girls and women gain equal internet access, digital … [Read more...] about EQUALS in Tech Awards 2021 – Nominations now open!
Nominations Open for 2022 Australian of the Year Awards
Deadline: 31-Jul-21 Nominations are now open for the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards to provide everyone with the opportunity to recognise any Australian who makes them proud. Since its inception in 1960 the Australian of the Year Award has provided a focal point for Australia Day … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for 2022 Australian of the Year Awards
EU Prize for Journalism – Georgia
Deadline: 30-Nov-21 The European Union is pleased to launch the ninth edition of the EU Prize for Journalism. The Prize recognizes and rewards the highest standards of journalistic ethics, professionalism and quality. The rules of the EU Prize for Journalism take inspiration from the … [Read more...] about EU Prize for Journalism – Georgia
Canadian Urban Institute’s 2021 Brownie Awards
Deadline: 17-Sep-21 The Canadian Urban Institute is pleased to launch the 2021 Brownie Awards to recognize the innovative efforts of professionals who rehabilitate sites that were once contaminated, under-utilized, and undeveloped by remaking them into productive residential and commercial … [Read more...] about Canadian Urban Institute’s 2021 Brownie Awards
Submit Nominations for 2021 Barclays Entrepreneur Awards – UK
Deadline: 02-Jul-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Barclays Entrepreneur Awards to celebrate disruptive, innovative businesses through a regional heat, followed by a national final held in London. Barclays aims to recognise founders and their businesses drawn from across the country, who … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for 2021 Barclays Entrepreneur Awards – UK
Nominations open for City of Ballarat Youth Awards – Australia
Deadline: 25-Jun-21 Nominations are now open for the City of Ballarat Youth Awards 2021 to recognize the valuable contributions that young people are making in their community today. The City of Ballarat Youth Services T.E.A.M (Together Enhancing the Achievements of Many) Volunteer Committee … [Read more...] about Nominations open for City of Ballarat Youth Awards – Australia
Nominations Open for the Upskilling Reporting Award 2021 – UK
Deadline: 09-Jul-21 The PWC is seeking nominations for its Upskilling Reporting Award 2021 to focus on how they contribute to society, and how their business decisions can contribute to greater trust and solving important problems. The rise of automation and new technologies has increased … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Upskilling Reporting Award 2021 – UK
Call for Nominations for 2021 Global Energy Show Awards
Deadline: 9-Jul-21 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Global Energy Show Awards. Hosted on September 22, 2021 the Global Energy Show Awards shine a spotlight on excellence in the energy industry. Recognizing leaders, innovators and trail blazers in energy, companies and individuals are … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for 2021 Global Energy Show Awards
Nominations Open for Chwarae Teg Womenspire Awards – UK
Deadline: 21-Jun-21 Nominations are now open for the Chwarae Teg Womenspire Awards, to showcase the remarkable accomplishments of women across Wales and will inspire future generations. Celebrate amazing women! Womenspire recognises women’s achievements in every aspect of life, from personal … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Chwarae Teg Womenspire Awards – UK
