Are you an innovator, leader, or changemaker looking for recognition and funding? Don’t miss these incredible Top Cash Prize Competitions and awards in 2025, offering grants, prizes, and opportunities to elevate your work. From leadership prizes to social entrepreneurship grants, these programs support outstanding individuals and initiatives worldwide. Below is a curated list of prestigious awards with deadlines approaching soon—apply today!
Nominations are open for the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize 2025. The Prize honors outstanding leaders from any country or discipline who demonstrate the vision and courage to tackle the complexity of today’s world. The world faces accelerating climate change, disruptive technology, increasing conflict and war, massive numbers of displaced people seeking safety, the breakup of the post-war global order that framed and facilitated the great human advances of the past decades. Do you know an outstanding, ethical, global leader? Then, nominate them today!
Young people around the world are creating lasting change for both people and the planet. North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) EE 30 Under 30 shines the spotlight on these changemakers who demonstrate passion, commitment, and leadership using environmental education. Environmental education (EE) and leadership show up in many different forms! They aim to recognize leaders with a wide range of backgrounds who are bringing new constituencies and insights reaching various audiences and bringing different a diversity of perspectives to EE.
Applications are open for the Elevate Bridge Builders UK Middle East & Africa Cleaning, Sanitation & Hygiene Awards 2025. These awards shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals, businesses, and organizations making a real-life difference in the hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation sectors across the region. From groundbreaking innovations to impactful public health initiatives, this is an opportunity to recognize unsung heroes who keep communities clean, healthy, and safe.
The award recognizes visionaries who have achieved success in their fields, create social impact, and encourage other women to start or grow their own businesses. The SAIS Female Founder Award is an initiative by “Scaling digital Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups” (SAIS), a project implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The FINCA Ventures Top Cash Prize Competitions supports rising African entrepreneurs who are leveraging innovative technologies and designing disruptive business models to drive impact and innovation. Hosted by FINCA Ventures, the Prize Competition is a “shark tank” style event that brings together early-stage companies and visionary leaders, donors and investors who are passionate about entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs compete for the opportunity to be awarded grant funding of up to $100,000 to further develop their social enterprises.
The Nikon Small World Competition 2025 is a renowned global contest celebrating stunning images and videos taken through a microscope. It features two categories: Still Images and Small World in Motion (videos/time-lapses). Open to both professionals and amateurs, the competition welcomes entries taken with any microscope or camera—not just Nikon. Winners can earn up to $3,000, with additional awards, honorable mentions, and a free Nikon calendar for all participants. Judging is based on originality, scientific relevance, technical skill, and visual impact. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your microscopic vision—apply now!
The RestorHER x Worth Pursuing Inc. Micro-Grant Initiative is a powerful collaborative effort created to uplift and empower women entrepreneurs and business leaders from diverse backgrounds by offering meaningful financial support, comprehensive business development resources, and holistic well-being tools.. Micro-Grant Initiative fosters a nurturing environment where women can thrive both personally and professionally. This forward-thinking program aims to cultivate long-term, sustainable success and encourage more inclusive representation within the entrepreneurial landscape, helping women turn their visions into impactful, lasting realities.
Type of Opportunity | Competitions and Awards |
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Deadline | Varies |
Country | WorldWide |
Open to | International Students |