UN SDGAction Awards

The UN SDG Action Awards are the flagship programme of the UN SDG Action Campaign, recognising the people and initiatives driving transformative action on the Sustainable Development Goals. Since 2018 they have grown from part of the SDG Global Festival of Action into a standalone ceremony broadcast worldwide.

Each year, nominations from more than 190 countries and territories are reviewed by a panel of UN leaders, government representatives, activists, creatives and business champions. In 2025 alone, the call drew 5,500 submissions.

Finalists join an induction programme before the global ceremony — a cultural experience at iconic venues, with high-level speakers, performances and immersive exhibitions that bring the SDGs to life.