Celebrating Local Champions of Global Change.

Join us in celebrating the individuals and organizations driving meaningful impact across Chicagoland! We invite you to submit one application per nominee.

Nominations Close: Friday, November 7

Eligibility: Nominees must be individuals or non-profit organizations based in the Chicagoland area whose work, projects, services, or communications actively advance one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals). Their efforts should serve to uplift and positively impact communities throughout the region.

You do not need to be an active member of UNA-Chicago to submit a nomination — we welcome submissions from all community members who are passionate about positive change!

Selected nominees will be contacted by Saturday, November 22, and invited to attend the Global Goals Awards Ceremony on Thursday evening, December 4.

Together, let’s honor those building a more sustainable, equitable, and inspiring Chicago — one Global Goal at a time.

From the UN to the Neighborhood

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere.

Adopted by all United Nations Member States in September 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Goals set out a 15-year plan to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges through a shared, inclusive framework. Never before had world leaders pledged such unified action across a broad and universal policy agenda. (more)