UN SDG Action Awards is currently accepting applications for its Heroes of Tommorrow 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About UN SDG Action Awards - Heroes of Tommorrow
The Heroes of Tomorrow are the people taking bold action. Fearless and persistent, they are in every country. Often working quietly against the odds to build a sustainable, just and peaceful future, they remind us that there is always hope, and that progress starts with people. They are the Heroes of Tomorrow.
Benefits of UN SDG Action Awards - Heroes of Tommorrow
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.
- 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.
UN SDG Action Awards - Heroes of Tommorrow Requirements
- 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 Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
17 May, 2026
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