Deadline: 21St September 2026
The QS ImpACT Awards are global sustainability awards for youth, universities, and organisations driving measurable change aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through innovation, leadership, and action.
From grassroots initiatives to large-scale solutions, the Awards spotlight work shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Recognising outstanding sustainability and social impact initiatives, these awards provide global visibility, credibility, and funding support, showcasing winning projects on an international platform and elevating the profile of initiatives, institutions, and leaders driving meaningful impact for the UN SDGs.
Award Categories For Organisations / Universities
- Sustainability Innovator Award
Open to organisations delivering sustainability-driven innovations that create tangible, positive change. This includes products, services, or projects that reduce waste, conserve resources, promote clean energy, or strengthen community well-being.
- Climate Education for Change Award
Open to organisations dedicated to climate education and awareness, empowering communities with the knowledge and tools to take informed, meaningful climate action.
- Community Health and Well-being Award
Open to organisations leading or supporting initiatives that promote physical, mental, and social well-being, including access to healthcare, nutrition programmes, and community health awareness.
- University Sustainability Leadership Award
Open to universities demonstrating outstanding leadership in sustainability through institutional strategy, curriculum integration, campus operations, research, and community engagement. This award recognises higher education institutions embedding sustainability at the core of their mission and operations.
BenefitsÂ
- Prize funding and mentorship to help scale your impact initiative
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Visibility and recognition across our 10k+ global youth community
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Digital badges and certificates to strengthen your profile and credibility
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Featured spotlight across QS ImpACT platforms and QS Insights magazine
EligibilityÂ
- To be eligible for a QS ImpACT Award, applicants must:
- Be 18–35 years old (for individual categories)
- Represent an organisation / university (for institutional categories)
- Submit an impact report of their initiative in alignment with an award category
- Demonstrate impact delivered during the year 2026
For more information and application.