Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) Award Program 2026

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Applications are open for Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) Award Program 2026. The Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) Award Program is a global recognition initiative celebrating entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, impact founders, and changemakers driving progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

From social entrepreneurs and impact investors to corporate sustainability leaders, MB100 winners work across sectors, geographies, role types and SDGs, united by their dedication to tackling complex social and environmental issues.

Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) Award Program Benefits

Selected by an expert judging panel, winners gain exclusive access to a programme of support, from Meaningful Business as well as a range of industry-leading organisations, offering:

Pro-bono services and capacity-building
Partnership and investment opportunities
Participation in a curated, interdisciplinary global network
AI for Good resources and support

Eligibility Criteria

The award programme is open to social entrepreneurs, impact investors and corporate sustainability leaders
Each leader must have:
- Created positive, direct and intended impact aligned to one or more SDGs in the last 12 months
- Been the driving force behind the product, service or project that combines purpose and profit.

Selection Criteria

Originality of the idea behind the product, service or project
Longevity of the product, service or project
Intersectionality – how successful is the product in creating impact across multiple SDGs?
Localisation – is the product or service helping local communities take better control of their lives?
Scalability of the product, service or project – is it replicable?
Inclusion – is there a focus on representation of minority groups?
Collaboration – has the leader made best use of the core competencies of different stakeholders, and encouraged them to work together?
Affordability – what level of investment did the product or service require? (Low investment, high impact products or services will be favoured)
Use of innovation and technology, including AI, to power the product, service or projects and deliver positive impact
Is the leader a role model for, and champion of, meaningful business beyond their own company?

How To Apply for Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) Award Program

You can submit the application for yourself, or on behalf of a leader
They also accept recommendations and they will reach out to the referred leader to submit their full application
This is a one stage process and we will contact applicants for any clarifications or additional information
Applications are reviewed by an expert panel of judges and winners are announced on Tuesday 20th October 2026.

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Application deadline: 3rd July 2026