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Social Impact & Youth Empowerment Leadership Award
Honours leadership that combines social impact with practical programmes to empower young people.
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About the Social Impact & Youth Empowerment Leadership Award
Honours leadership that combines social impact with practical programmes to empower young people.
This award is part of the Social Impact sector. Celebrating change-makers, activists and advocates who promote justice, equality and social transformation.
Who Can Be Nominated
- Advocacy or action that promotes justice and equality
- Evidence of changed lives or improved systems
- Peaceful, lawful and constructive methods
- Verifiable achievements within 7 October 2026 to 31 October 2026
- Supporting evidence such as media links, reports, websites or documents
- Individuals, organisations and brands may be nominated, and self-nomination is allowed
How the Winner Is Chosen
Nominations are screened and verified, then shortlisted by the Technical Committee. Shortlisted nominees go up for free public voting, and the winner in each award is confirmed by the Secretariat and the Advisory Board.
- Nominations close Saturday, 31 October 2026
- Public voting: 3 November 2026 to 10 November 2026
- Winners unveiled at the gala on 10 January 2027
Nominate for This Award
Submit a nomination in a few minutes. Include verifiable achievements and any supporting evidence you have.
Vote for the Nominees
Public voting opens on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 and closes on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Individuals, organisations and brands that can show verifiable achievements in this area between 7 October 2026 to 31 October 2026.
Yes. Self-nomination is allowed, provided all submitted information is verifiable and accurate.
All nominations must be submitted on or before Saturday, 31 October 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.
Yes, voting is free. Public voting opens on 3 November 2026 and closes on 10 November 2026. Each email address can vote once per award.
The winner is confidentially notified and officially unveiled at the PMYA Awards and Gala night on Sunday, 10 January 2027.