The SIERA Impact Awards spotlight innovation, impact, and leadership across SDG advancement and sustainability initiatives.
To ensure fairness, credibility, and community trust, each nomination undergoes a clear, multi-step process — from initial application to global recognition.
From application to award ceremony, here’s what you can expect:
Start with a simple form describing your initiative, organization, or project. This helps us assess your eligibility and alignment with category themes.
Our review team evaluates all entries based on innovation, relevance, and early indicators of impact. Top 10 finalists per category move forward.
Shortlisted finalists are invited to provide more detailed insights, supporting media, and measurable outcomes.
Finalist profiles go live. The global community is invited to vote, offering a transparent layer of engagement and recognition.
Winners are celebrated during the official SIERA Awards virtual ceremony, joining a global network of impact leaders.
We believe recognition should be earned through transparency, integrity, and real-world impact — not just popularity.
That’s why the SIERA Impact Awards balance expert insight with public voice to ensure each award has meaning, merit, and credibility.
The SIERA Impact Awards are open to everyone — from individuals and startups to corporations, governments, and academic institutions. If your work creates measurable change, we want to celebrate it.
We honor changemakers advancing the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals with proven global impact, as well as leaders and organizations setting benchmarks in sustainability through the Chief Sustainability Officer of the Year and Most Sustainable Company of the Year awards.
Covering 17 SDG Awards and 2 Sustainability Awards — inclusive of both emerging and developed economies.
Open to non-profits, public and private sectors, and academic institutions worldwide.
A hybrid model offering both virtual and in-person exposure — with finalists showcased to a global audience.
A two-phase process ensures fairness and credibility. Top 10 applicants in each category are selected through internal review, followed by a public voting phase and final jury scoring. Evaluation is based on criteria such as innovation, alignment, transparency, scalability, and outcomes — not popularity.
Finalists and winners are celebrated in a high-profile ceremony that brings together thought leaders, partners, and media. It’s a moment of global visibility — but also a powerful platform for collaboration and continued growth.
Our commitment doesn’t end with the award. Winners and finalists gain long-term visibility, access to exclusive networking sessions, social media promotions, and collaboration opportunities with the SIERA Alliance and EUTECH Chamber.
Note: Participation in a virtual test run is mandatory to confirm the award. Non-attendance may result in reallocation to the next highest-scoring candidate.
The SIERA Impact Awards feature two categories that celebrate measurable progress on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and outstanding achievements in sustainability leadership.
Alignment with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Focus on measurable impact, scalability, and replicability. Inclusive of initiatives from both emerging markets and developed economies.
Recognizing excellence in sustainability leadership and organizational performance. Honoring Chief Sustainability Officers driving corporate transformation and companies setting global benchmarks through innovation, accountability, and measurable outcomes.