About the Program

The United Nations SDG Action Awards 2025 celebrate outstanding initiatives that drive transformative action toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The grand event, "Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony," will take place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Rome, Italy.

The ceremony will be broadcast globally through UN WebTV, Deutsche Welle, and RAI, with over 5 million viewers tuning in during the previous edition.

🎁 Benefits for Finalists

• Fully Funded Participation:

  One representative from each finalist initiative will be invited to Rome for the Finalist Induction Program and the Awards Ceremony. The UN SDG Action Campaign will cover travel and accommodation expenses.

• Finalist Induction Program:

  A one-day program featuring creative workshops, skill-building sessions, and networking opportunities before the main ceremony.

• Global Recognition:

  Finalists and winners will be featured and promoted globally through UN SDG Action Campaign platforms.

• Special Trophy:

  Each finalist and winner will receive a prestigious trophy recognizing their achievements.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Initiatives must demonstrate tangible results achieved within the past three years and fit within the 2025 award categories.
• Initiatives that are still in the planning or conceptual phase are not eligible.
• Initiatives led by UN entities or national governments are eligible only for honorary awards.
• Previous UN SDG Action Awards finalists or winners are not eligible to apply again.

📅 Important Dates

• Nomination Deadline: May 7, 2025
• Awards Ceremony: October 29, 2025