15 May 2026
24 July 2026
27 October 2026
Venue:New Delhi
The BSG Awards for Excellence in Sustainability celebrate individuals, organizations, and initiatives that are making a real difference in building a sustainable future.
Organized by Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG), these awards recognize efforts that drive positive sustainable change in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
At BSG, we live by the concept of Sustainable Human Behaviour, which believes that true sustainability begins with transformation in human behavior—how we are willing to learn more about sustainability, reflect and act to build a sustainable world, and empower others around us.
Honoring individuals whose standalone, proactive efforts in sustainability have sparked community action and broader movements. This award celebrates the belief that one person’s action can drive collective change.
Recognizing individuals and institutions working towards inclusive and equitable quality education, integrating green curricula to promote sustainability awareness and behavioral change, and leading initiatives that empower youth to drive social and environmental impact.
Honoring organizations that mobilize local communities to drive positive social, economic, and environmental change. This award recognizes projects ensuring that sustainability initiatives are rooted in local needs and deliver direct, tangible benefits to the people involved.
Recognizing individuals and organizations that are advancing sustainable healthcare practices while improving patient well-being and community health outcomes. This award honors initiatives that reduce environmental impact in healthcare delivery, promote preventive and holistic care, enhance accessibility and affordability, and support long-term physical and mental well-being.
Recognizing organizations transforming waste into value through recycling, reuse, resource recovery, and sustainable production practices. This award honors circular economy initiatives that reduce waste, optimize resource use, and contribute to long-term environmental and economic sustainability.
Recognizing organizations and institutions driving meaningful ESG action by setting standards, strengthening reporting and accountability frameworks, developing impactful tools and solutions, and leading by example to hold the world accountable for progress.
Recognizing individuals and organizations committed to preserving biodiversity through wildlife conservation, reforestation, marine ecosystem protection, sustainable land management, water management, and other practices that safeguard nature for generations to come.
Recognizing individuals, influencers, digital creators, and organizations using videos/films, blogs, podcasts, social media, and other digital platforms to make sustainability accessible, engaging, and inspiring to act on. This award honors those transforming complex environmental and social issues into impactful stories and content that educate, connect communities, and drive real-world change towards sustainability.
Recognizing individuals and organizations harnessing or developing technology to solve environmental challenges, helping communities and industries to go green.
Recognizing individuals and organizations fostering deep-rooted behavioral change as the foundation for a sustainable world, based on the belief that true world transformation begins with human transformation. This award honors efforts that inspire mindset shifts, sustainable habits, and long-term cultural change.
Recognizing organizations that turn sustainability commitments into real action, from using renewable energy and eco-friendly materials to ensuring responsible sourcing and fair labor practices, and are making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change, habitat destruction, pollution, and other environmental challenges.
Recognizing individuals and organizations that create equitable opportunities and break barriers for women and underrepresented genders through inclusive leadership, workplace practices, education, entrepreneurship, community initiatives, and policy advocacy. This award honors efforts driving meaningful and lasting social change towards gender equality.
Recognizing individuals and organizations fostering partnerships that bring businesses, nonprofits, and communities together to solve real-world sustainability issues such as reducing plastic waste, restoring ecosystems, building greener cities, and more.
Recognizing individuals, artisans, businesses, Self-Help Groups, and organizations advancing sustainable fashion through responsible materials, ethical production, and circular practices, or preserving and promoting traditional and emerging craftsmanship through environmentally and socially responsible approaches.
Academicians, researchers, students, individuals, organizations, institutions, and community groups actively engaged in sustainability initiatives can apply. The awards are open to all sectors, including corporate, nonprofit, educational, and grassroots organizations.
Applications are ongoing and can be submitted through the website here
You can see the various categories of awards here.
No, there is no fee for applying to the BSG Awards for Excellence in Sustainability.
Yes. If you know an individual or organization making a significant impact in sustainability, you can submit a nomination on their behalf.
A person can submit multiple nominations.
The last date for submissions is 24 July 2026.
Once you submit the application form, you will receive an email confirmation for the same.
After the nomination form is submitted, it will be evaluated by a panel of distinguished jury members. The winners for each category will then be shortlisted for their respective awards & announced on this website, who will be felicitated in the awards ceremony. Each nominee will also be individually informed about the result of their nomination on the email ID shared.
The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, in New Delhi.
Winners will receive official recognition, a trophy, and an opportunity to showcase their work to a wider audience.
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