Heroes of Tomorrow Call for Applications: SDG Action Awards

Each year, the Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards programme champions Changemakers.

The Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards programme is powered by the UN SDG Action Campaign, a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, hosted by UNDP. It is made possible in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

This year’s Ceremony will take place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in Rome, Italy. It will reach global audiences through UN WebTV and RAI, Italy’s national broadcaster.

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Application deadline, 17 May 2026.