Exciting Global Opportunity! The Heroes of Tomorrow 2025 UN SDG Action Awards (Fully funded Trip to Rome, Italy)
The Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards 2025 is a prestigious global initiative that celebrates individuals and organizations driving impactful change toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Organized by the UN SDG Action Campaign, this program recognizes exceptional efforts in creativity, resilience, and leadership, spotlighting those who are shaping a sustainable, equitable, and peaceful future.
About the Awards
The UN SDG Action Awards serve as a platform to honor campaigns and changemakers who utilize creativity and innovation to advance the SDGs. Each year, a high-level panel of judges and a technical review team evaluate over 5,500 applications and nominations from 190 countries, selecting finalists and winners who exemplify excellence in their respective categories.
Finalists are invited to Rome, Italy, to participate in a one-day induction program featuring workshops, skill development sessions, and networking opportunities. The culmination of the program is the Awards Ceremony, where winners are celebrated in an event broadcast to a global audience.
2025 Award Categories
1. Creativity Award
This award recognizes campaigns or initiatives that leverage creative mediums—such as music, art, digital media, and performance—to inspire significant action toward the SDGs. These efforts have demonstrably shifted public perceptions, influenced policies, and mobilized communities to contribute to sustainable development.
2. Resilience Award
Honoring initiatives that have demonstrated extraordinary resilience in overcoming crises or adversity, this award celebrates projects that have adapted and thrived despite challenges. These initiatives contribute to building more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable communities, reinforcing the importance of resilience in achieving the SDGs.
3. Changemaker Award
This award honors exceptional individuals who have made a lasting impact in their communities and societies. Changemakers are visionaries who take action, collaborate with others, and stand up for equality, justice, and human rights, leading movements to transform the world and illuminate the path toward the SDGs.
Benefits for Finalists
Finalists of the UN SDG Action Awards receive:
- Fully Funded Participation: One representative from each finalist initiative is invited to attend the Awards Ceremony and Induction Programme in Rome, with flight and accommodation expenses covered.
- Global Recognition: Increased visibility for their work through the UN SDG Action Campaign’s platforms and media partnerships.
- Customized Trophy: A prestigious trophy to honor their achievements.
- Networking Opportunities: Engagement with a global community of changemakers, policymakers, and influencers.
Key Dates
- Applications Open: April 10, 2025
- Applications Close: May 7, 2025, at 23:59 EDT
- Induction Programme & Ceremony: October 29, 2025, in Rome, Italy
How to Apply
Applications and nominations can be submitted via the official UN SDG Action Awards platform. Interested individuals and organizations are encouraged to apply before the deadline to be considered for this esteemed recognition.
Join the Movement
The Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards 2025 is more than an awards program; it’s a call to action for those committed to creating positive change. By participating, you contribute to a global movement dedicated to achieving the SDGs and building a better future for all.
