Green Talks
Social Impact Awards

About Green Talks Social Impact awards

The Green Talks Social Impact Awards honor, celebrate and support social enterprises committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The awards are designed to empower purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges, ranging from poverty reduction and quality education to climate action and gender equality, among others.

With a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and measurable outcomes, the award identifies and nurtures early-stage ventures that demonstrate the potential for scalable social impact. Beyond recognition, it offers a comprehensive support system, including capacity-building workshops, expert mentorship, and access to an international community of changemakers.

The Green Talks Social Impact Award serves as a catalyst for mission-led entrepreneurship, promoting a model where social value and business sustainability go hand in hand. By aligning with the 2030 SDG Agenda, the award not only highlights the critical role of social enterprises in driving systemic change but also fosters a global ecosystem committed to inclusive and sustainable development. Through this platform, emerging social enterprise leaders gain the visibility, credibility, and resources needed to accelerate their impact and inspire broader societal transformation.

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Rules and regulations

Eligibility

• The Green Talks Social Impact Awards are open to Social enterprises.
• Entries must clearly address one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Projects or initiatives submitted must be original
• Company should be a For Profit Social Enterprise
• Company’s date of Incorporation should be before 1st April 2022.
• Company should not be an NGO

Categories

• Entrants must select one primary SDG category that best represents their social enterprise.
• Social enterprises that cover multiple SDGs should choose the category reflecting their main impact.

Submission Requirements

• All submissions must be completed via the official entry form.
• Entries must include a clear description, relevant documentation, and any supporting materials (images, videos, reports, etc.).
• The description should be concise, with a maximum of 300 words.
• Supporting files must not exceed 5 in total and should be in commonly accepted formats (PDF/ PPT)

Entry Deadline

• All entries must be submitted by 15th September 2025
• Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Intellectual Property

• Entrants confirm that all submitted materials are their original work or that they have obtained necessary permissions for use.
• The Green Talks Social Impact Awards team reserves the right to use submitted content for promotional and educational purposes, with Due credit to the entrants.

Selection Process

• Entries will be evaluated by a panel of experts based on innovation, impact, sustainability, and alignment with the selected SDGs.
• The Jury’s decision is final and binding.

Winner Notification

• Winners will be announced and notified by email on 18th September 2025
• Failure to respond to winner notification within 3 days may result in disqualification.

Privacy

• Personal information collected during the submission process will be used solely for the purpose of administering the Green Talks Social Impact Awards and will not be shared with third parties without consent.

Disqualification

• The Green Talks Social Impact Awards team reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with these rules or is found to be fraudulent or plagiarized.

Acceptance of Terms

• By submitting an entry, participants agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the Green Talks Social Impact Awards.