Are you a purpose-driven leader making a real impact through business? Are you working to create social or environmental change through innovation and entrepreneurship? If so, apply for the Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) 2025 award.

Now in its seventh edition, the MB100 award program celebrates visionary founders, social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and corporate sustainability leaders who are driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Winners are selected for their innovative approaches, measurable impacts, and commitments to responsible leadership.

Selected honorees gain access to a year-round support program powered by leading global organizations, including EY, Hogan Lovells, and Green Frontier Capital. This platform offers pro bono services, investment opportunities, and exclusive visibility across a worldwide community of changemakers.

Key Details

• Application Deadline: June 27, 2025 (extended)
• Result Announcement Dates: October 21, 2025
• Important Dates: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly after initial review
• Funding Type: Non-monetary recognition, with access to support and visibilit
• Organizer:  Meaningful Business
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Social entrepreneurs, sustainability leaders, impact investors
• Focus Areas: Social impact, sustainability, business innovation aligned with SDGs
• Number of Opportunities: 100 winners
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Online

Benefits

The following are the benefits of the Meaningful Business 100 Awards Program:

• Recognition among the top 100 meaningful business leaders globally
• Access to pro bono services and expert resources
• Investment opportunities through global partners
• Visibility through partnerships with leading brands
• Membership in an exclusive, interdisciplinary peer network
• Profile-raising activities and public speaking opportunities

Eligibility Criteria

Each leader must have:

• Must be 18+ years and the driving force behind a purpose-led product, service, or project
• Created direct, positive, and intended impact aligned with one or more SDGs in the past 12 months
• Open to individuals from any sector, geography, or role type

How to Nominate for the Meaningful Business 100 Awards Program?

Use the “Nominate Now” button below to submit a nomination for the Meaningful Business 100 Awards Program.

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Selection Process and Judging Criteria

Selection Process highlights are as follows:

• Submit an application for yourself or on behalf of a leader
• Recommendations are accepted, and nominees will be contacted to complete their applications
• Applications are reviewed by an expert panel of judges
• Winners are announced on 21 October 2025

The judges will take into account the following:

• Originality and innovation
• Scalability and sustainability
• Local community impact
• Intersectional and inclusive approach
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Use of technology
• Cost-effectiveness
• Role-model leadership

For more information about the Meaningful Business 100 Awards Program, refer to the Meaningful Business website.

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