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Social Impact Awards 2026-27
Do you have a success story to share? Here’s a helpful list of all social value, social impact, ESG, CSR, sustainability, public sector, construction, third sector and impact investing awards available in the UK and beyond.
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Nil Khalifa
Nil Khalifa
Award deadlines and ceremony dates change year to year. Where 2026 or 2027 dates are not yet confirmed, we’ve marked them as TBD and linked to the official awards page so you can check the latest information.
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If you’re working on social value reporting, ESG strategy, or wellbeing impact, these awards can also help you benchmark, evidence impact for bids, and tell a stronger story in procurement and ESG reporting. If you need help capturing your evidence, get in touch!
🇬🇧 UK awards – ESG, sustainability & responsible business
| Award | Focus | Entry Deadline | Description | Organiser | Awards Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCP Purpose Awards | ESG | June 13, 2026 | Celebrating purpose-driven leadership and responsible business practices. | Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals | TBD | UK |
| Ashden Awards | ESG | TBD (2026 cycle) | Recognising outstanding climate solutions and sustainable innovation. | Ashden | June 18, 2026 | The National Gallery, London, UK |
| British Business Excellence Awards – Positive Social & Sustainable Impact Award | ESG | June (2026 cycle) | Awarding organisations demonstrating positive social and environmental impact. | Lloyds Bank | November 2026 | London |
| Corporate Engagement Awards | ESG / CSR | April 24, 2026 | Recognising excellence in corporate partnerships and community engagement. | Communicate Magazine | September 2026 | UK |
| D&AD Impact Awards | ESG | March 26, 2026 | Celebrating creative ideas that drive success of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. | D&AD | TBD | London |
| Digital Leaders Impact Awards | ESG | February 6, 2026 | Recognising digital innovation delivering positive social impact. | Digital Leaders | March 16-20, 2026 | London |
| Edie Awards | ESG | October 31, 2025 | Celebrating leadership and innovation in sustainability and net zero. | Faversham House | March 12, 2026 | InterContinental, London, The O2 |
| Edie Net Zero Awards | ESG | TBD (2026 cycle) | Recognising organisations leading the transition to net zero. | Faversham House | TBD | UK |
| Environmental Finance IMPACT Awards | ESG | TBD (2026 cycle) | Awards for impactful environmental and sustainable investment strategies. | Environmental Finance | TBD | UK |
| ESG Investing Awards | ESG | December 5, 2025 | Celebrating excellence in ESG-focused investment and stewardship. | ESG Investing | TBD | London |
| Global Good Awards | ESG | May 15, 2026 | Rewarding the trailblazers of sustainable change. | Global Good Communications | September 24, 2026 | BMA House, London & virtual |
| Green World Awards | ESG | December 31, 2025 | International awards for environmental best practice. | The Green Organisation | April 13, 2026 | Cardiff Castle, UK |
| HSJ Awards – Towards Net Zero Award | ESG | May 29, 2026 | Celebrating NHS organisations progressing towards net zero. | HSJ | November 19, 2026 | UK |
| Innovation Zero Awards | ESG | TBD (2026 cycle closed) | Recognising innovation supporting the transition to net zero. | Clean Tech Events | April 28-29, 2026 | Olympia, London |
| International CSR Excellence Awards | CSR | February 28, 2026 | Recognising excellence in corporate social responsibility. | The CSR Society | TBD | London |
| Midlands Sustainability Excellence Awards | ESG | TBD (2026 cycle) | Regional awards recognising sustainability excellence in the Midlands. | TheBusinessDesk.com | May 2026 | Midlands |
| SEAL Business Sustainability Awards | ESG | December 19, 2026 | Honouring sustainable business practices. See methodology document here. | SEAL Awards | January 26, 2027 | International |
| Sustainable Investment Awards | ESG | May 2026 | Celebrating responsible and impact-led investment. | Investment Week | September 2026 | London, UK |
| Yorkshire Sustainability Excellence Awards | ESG | TBD (2026 cycle) | Regional awards recognising sustainability excellence in Yorkshire. | TheBusinessDesk.com | April 2026 | Yorkshire |
🇬🇧 UK awards – social value, built environment, public sector & housing
| Award | Focus | Entry Deadline | Description | Organiser | Awards Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Society Awards | Social value | 30 Jan 2026 | Celebrating organisations creating positive social impact. | Better Society Network | 13 May 2026 | London |
| Building Awards | Social value & Construction | TBD (2026 cycle) | Celebrating organisations creating positive social impact within the construction industry. | Building Magazine UK | November 3, 2026 | UK |
| Building the Future Awards | Social value & Construction | April 30, 2026 | Recognising best young talent in the construction and the built environment. | Building the Future | November 2026 | UK |
| Business Charity Awards | Third sector | February 19, 2026 | The Business Charity Awards are open to all UK based companies of all sizes and across all industries. | Haymarket Media | March 7, 2026 | London, UK |
| Commercial Property Awards | Social value and commercial property | February 16, 2026 | Celebrating People, Projects, Partnerships, Teams, Companies, Initiatives and Innovations within commercial property. | Property Week | July 8, 2026 | London, UK |
| Constructing Excellence Awards | Social value & Construction | TBD (2026 cycle) | Recognising best practice in construction and the built environment. | Constructing Excellence | TBD | UK |
| Construction News Specialist Awards | Social value & Construction | TBD (2026 cycle) | Recognising best practice in specialist construction. | Construction News | September 3, 2026 | London, UK |
| GSK IMPACT Awards | Social value | TBD (2027 next cycle) | Supporting and recognising outstanding charities with income between £150,000 and £3 million. | The King’s Fund | November 2026 | UK |
| Housing Heroes Awards | Housing & social value | March 6, 2026 | Recognising best practice in housing. | Inside Housing | November 2026 | Manchester, UK |
| Inside Housing Development Awards | Housing & social value | TBD (2026 cycle) | Celebrating excellence in housing development and regeneration. | Inside Housing | November 2026 | UK |
| IWFM Impact Awards | Social Value | April 9, 2026 | Celebrating excellence in workplace facilities management. | Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management | October 8, 2026 | London, UK |
| London Construction Awards | Social value & Construction | TBD (2026 cycle) | Recognising innovation and impact in construction. | London Build | September 2026 | London, UK |
| MJ Awards | Social value and local government | TBD (2026 cycle) | Recognising excellence in local government. | Hemming Group | June 19, 20206 | London, UK |
| National Project Excellence Awards | ESG/Social Value | TBD (2026 cycle) | Recognising excellence in public and private sector projects. | Procure Partnerships Framework | TBD | UK |
| NHMF Maintenance Conference | Housing & Social Value | TBD (2027 cycle) | Recognising excellence in housing sector. | M3 | January 2027 | London, UK |
| Northern Housing Awards | Housing & social value | February 27, 2026 | Recognising innovation and impact in northern housing. | Ocean Media Group | May 21, 2026 | Manchester, UK |
| Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards | Social value | TBD (2026 cycle) | Recognising innovation and impact in Northern Ireland. | Creative Force | July 2026 | Ireland |
| PROPS Awards – Social Value Award | Social value | TBD (2026 cycle) | Recognising outstanding social value delivery in property and construction. | Variety International | May 2026 | London, UK |
| Property Investors Awards – Sustainable Property | ESG and Property | TBD (2026 cycle) | Celebrating those within the property investing sector | Property Investors Bureau | November 14, 2026 | London, UK |
| Property Awards – Sustainability Award | ESG and Property | TBD (2026 cycle) | Celebrating those within the property sector. | Asian Media Group | June 2026 | London, UK |
| Property Management Awards | ESG & Property | June 2026 | Recognising excellence in property management. | News on the Block | November 16, 2026 | London, UK |
| Real Estate & Property Eagles Awards | ESG & Real Estate | March 6, 2026 | Recognising excellence in real estate and property management. | Business Eagles | June 4, 2026 | UK |
| SE100 Index & Social Business Awards | Social value | February 15, 2026 | Annual index and awards for high-impact social enterprises. | Pioneers Post & NatWest | May 2026 | UK |
| Social Value Awards | Social value | TBD (2026 cycle) | Recognising excellence in social value measurement and delivery. | Social Value Portal | TBD | UK |
| SVLG – Social value supply-chain awards | Social Value | TBD (2026 cycle) | Recognising excellence in social value supply chain. | Social Value Leadership Group | TBD | UK |
| UK Housing Awards | Housing & social value | TBD (2026 cycle) | Celebrating excellence across the UK housing sector. | Ocean Media Group | TBD | UK |
| UK National GO Awards | Public sector & ESG | March 2026 | Recognises all involved in the delivery of the UK’s public sector services – whether from the public, private or third sectors. | Procurex | June 18, 2026 | Liverpool, UK |
| UK PropTech Awards | Public sector & ESG | September 2026 | Celebrating those who are leading the way towards a more sustainable, digitally enabled and customer centric future for the Property industry. | UK Proptech Assocation | November 2025 | London, UK |
| UK Social Enterprise Awards | Social enterprise | April 2026 | The UK’s biggest celebration of social enterprise success. | Social Enterprise UK | TBD | London, UK |
| Women in Housing Awards | Social Value & Housing | March 2026 | Celebrating women in the housing sector. | Ocean Media Group | June 22, 2026 | Manchester, UK |
🇬🇧 UK awards – wellbeing, people & workplace
| Award | Focus | Entry Deadline | Description | Organiser | Awards Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSPH Health & Wellbeing Awards | Wellbeing | March 27, 2026 | Recognising excellence in health and wellbeing initiatives. | Royal Society for Public Health | TBD | UK |
| Inspiring Workplaces Awards (UK & Ireland) | Wellbeing & culture | Feb 25, 2026 | Celebrating people-first workplace cultures. | Inspiring Workplaces Group | May 21, 2026 | UK |
| Employee Benefits Awards | Wellbeing | Februrary 6, 2026 | Recognising excellence in employee wellbeing and benefits. | Employee Benefits | June 26, 2026 | London, UK |
| Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards | Wellbeing | TBD (2026 cycle) | Celebrating organisations prioritising employee wellbeing. | Wellity Global | March 19, 2026 | London, UK |
🌍 Global awards – ESG, sustainability & social impact
| Award | Focus | Entry Deadline | Description | Organiser | Awards Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst 2030 Awards | ESG | TBD (2026 cycle) | Global awards for collaborative action on the SDGs. | Catalyst 2030 | TBD | Global |
| Champions of the Earth | ESG | TBD (2026 cycle) | The UN’s highest environmental honour. | UNEP | TBD | Global |
| British Citizens Awards | ESG | TBD (2026 cycle) | Honouring corporate citizenship and community engagement. | US Chamber Foundation | TBD | USA |
| Engage for Good – Halo Awards | ESG | January 16, 2026 | Recognising excellence in purpose-driven partnerships. | Engage for Good | TBD | USA |
| Fast Company – Most Innovative Companies (Social Good) | ESG | TBD (2026 cycle) | Celebrating innovation that drives social good. | Fast Company | TBD | Global |
| Global Sustainability & ESG Awards | ESG | June 2026 | Recognising leadership across sustainability and ESG. | BizClik | September 8, 2026 | London, UK |
| International Sustainability Awards | ESG | March 27, 2026 | Global awards celebrating sustainability leadership. | Awards International | June 11, 2026 | Online |
| Ragan CSR & Diversity Awards | CSR | TBD (2026 cycle) | Celebrating CSR and DEI excellence. | Ragan Communications | TBD | USA |
| Reuters Sustainability Awards | ESG | TBD (2026 cycle) | Celebrating global corporate sustainability leadership. | Reuters | October 2026 | Global |
| SDG Lions | ESG | TBD (2026 cycle) | Recognising innovation advancing the SDGs. | One Young World | TBD | Global |
| Shorty Impact Awards | Social impact | June 2026 | Global awards celebrating social impact storytelling. | Shorty Awards | TBD | Global |
| World Sustainability Awards | ESG | TBD (2026 cycle) | Honouring leadership in sustainable business practices. | World Sustainability Congress | Ocober 22, 20206 | Amsterdam |
| Zayed Sustainability Prize (2027 cycle) | Sustainability | 15 Jun 2026 | Global prize recognising impactful sustainability solutions. | Zayed Sustainability Prize | 2027 | UAE |
🌍 Global place-based & public sector awards
| Award | Focus | Entry Deadline | Description | Organiser | Awards Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Green Capital Award | Place-based sustainability | Per EU cycle | Recognising cities leading on environmental sustainability. | European Commission | 2027 | Europe |
| European Green Leaf Award | Place-based sustainability | Per EU cycle | Recognising smaller cities demonstrating sustainability leadership. | European Commission | 2027 | Europe |
Page last updated: February 2026
