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Global Excellence Recognition

SERD Sustainability
Awards 2027

Celebrating visionary leadership, pioneering research, transformative business practices, and original contributions advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs).

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Preamble & Vision

Honouring Change-Makers for a Decisive Decade

As the world enters a decisive decade for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the need for collective action, cross-sector collaboration, and the open exchange of knowledge has never been greater. Addressing the complex environmental, social, and economic challenges of our time requires visionary leadership, innovative thinking, and a shared commitment to creating a more sustainable future.

Recognizing that today's researchers, educators, professionals, entrepreneurs, and young leaders will shape the future of business, technology, policy, and society, the Society for Education and Research Development (SERD) proudly presents the SERD Sustainability Awards 2027.

Platform for Impact

More Than a Mark of Excellence

The SERD Sustainability Awards are a global platform that celebrates innovation, impact, and leadership in sustainability. The awards recognize outstanding individuals whose pioneering research, transformative initiatives, and original contributions are advancing sustainable development and inspiring positive change across communities, industries, and nations.

Nomination Call

Award nominations are invited from Organizational Leaders, Researchers, Academicians, and Practitioners matching their functional areas across eight UN-SDG aligned categories.

Eight Distinction Categories

Award Categories & UN-SDG Alignments

Thoughtfully aligned with global priorities to ensure every recognition contributes meaningfully to advancing an inclusive future.

01 SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-Being)

People Well-being

Recognises achievements in improving human health, poverty alleviation, nutrition, and general community well-being.

02 SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions)

Human Capital

Recognises outstanding contributions to education, workforce empowerment, skills development, and institutional governance.

03 SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities)

Women Empowerment

Celebrates initiatives and leadership fostering gender equality, inclusion, and empowerment of women in business and society.

04 SDG 6 (Clean Water & Sanitation), SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Sustainable Environment

Honours innovations and projects dedicated to climate change mitigation, water conservation, and environmental protection.

05 SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 15 (Life on Land)

Natural Resources Management

Recognises excellence in clean energy transition, biodiversity conservation, marine ecosystems, and land management.

06 SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production)

Economic Growth

Highlights innovative business strategies promoting sustainable economic growth, circular consumption, and ethical production.

07 SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities)

Innovation and Industrial Development

Celebrates breakthroughs in sustainable infrastructure, green manufacturing, smart cities, and eco-innovation.

08 SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Collaborative CSR

Honours exemplary cross-sector partnerships between corporations, academia, government, and civil society for sustainable impact.

Governing Standards

Eligibility & Nomination Criteria

All nominations submitted for consideration must strictly adhere to the following official criteria:

🎯 Measurable & Lasting Impact

Nominees should have made outstanding contributions demonstrating potential to create a meaningful, measurable, and lasting impact on sustainable development within their respective category.

πŸ“œ Authenticity & Documentation

All achievements, publications, innovations, projects, or professional accomplishments must be authentic, well-documented, and verifiable through appropriate official evidence.

⏳ 3-Year Prior Winner Rule

Individuals who have received a SERD Sustainability Award for substantially the same body of work within the preceding three years are not eligible for consideration in the same category.

πŸ™Œ Self-Nominations Equal Basis

Self-nominations are encouraged and will be evaluated on an equal basis alongside nominations submitted by peers, institutions, or organizations.

🚫 Conflict of Interest Exclusion

Members of the Executive Council of SERD, Awards Committee members, and Jury Panel members are not eligible to submit nominations or receive awards during their tenure.

πŸ“Œ Single Category Nomination Limit

A nominator or applicant may submit only one nomination within a specific award category per selection cycle.

πŸ†“ Absolutely Free of Charge

Participation is completely free. No nomination, evaluation, or award acceptance fees are payable at any stage of the selection process.

🌍 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Open to individuals of all nationalities, genders, races, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds without discrimination worldwide.

Submission Portal & Timeline

Nomination Dates & Presentation

Jan 1 – Feb 15
Online Nomination Window
Submit full entry via online system before Feb 15, 2027.
March 1, 2027
Virtual Announcement
Award results will be announced virtually on the SERD portal.
June 7–8, 2027
Award Ceremony at CSR2027 Tashkent
Presented live in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Awardees receive complimentary conference registration (travel/stay self-arranged).
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Jury Evaluation Protocol

Jury members will contact participants for interviews only if additional information or verification is required.

Participants should make a comprehensive initial submission with a clear explanation and verifiable demonstration of their innovations.

* Decisions of the expert international Jury are final and binding. Feedback reports are not issued to individual applicants.
Dossier Checklist

Required Supporting Documents & Guidelines

Each nomination must include the nominee's Curriculum Vitae (CV) and applicable supporting evidence:

πŸ“„ Document Dossier Checklist

  • βœ“ CV & Summary: Complete Curriculum Vitae + 250-word summary of key achievements.
  • βœ“ Indexed Publications: List of SCI, SSCI, Scopus, or WoS papers + author profile links (ORCID, Scopus ID, Google Scholar).
  • βœ“ Patents & Designs: Granted/published patents, registered design rights, or industrial design certificates.
  • βœ“ Funded Projects: Completed or ongoing research, consultancy, or institutional funded project details.
  • βœ“ Real-World Implementation: Evidence of execution, outcomes, measurable impact, and scalability.

πŸ“‹ Submission Compliance Rules

  • β€’ English Language: All documents, presentations, and correspondence must be in English.
  • β€’ Accepted Formats: Text, photos, graphics, videos, audio, or digital presentations demonstrating impact.
  • β€’ Ethical Conduct: Submissions must be original, non-offensive, and compliant with academic integrity.
  • β€’ IP & Media Consent: Applicants retain IP rights while granting SERD non-exclusive royalty-free promotional/archival media usage rights.
Prestigious Alumni

Past SERD Sustainability Awardees

Honouring winners across previous international conference editions:

2026 SERD Award Winners

Award Category & UN SDGs Award Winner Organisation / Institution Country
Sustainable Environment Sara Dolnicar The University of Queensland Australia
People Well-being Jean-FranΓ§ois Hocquette INRAE France
Natural Resources Management Albert Alexander S Vellore Institute of Technology India
Industrial Development Mohd Sapuan bin Salit Universiti Putra Malaysia Malaysia
Human Capital Alok Mishra Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) Norway
Economic Growth Myriam Ertz University of Quebec at Chicoutimi Canada
Collaborative CSR Minghui Yang Guangzhou City University of Technology China

2025 SERD Award Winners

Award Category & UN SDGs Award Winner Organisation / Institution Country
Economic Growth Khakan Najaf LIWA College - Abu Dhabi UAE
Equality and Women Empowerment Sanja Terzic Nazarbayev University School of Medicine Kazakhstan
Industrial Development Hamid Arandiyan RMIT University Australia
Natural Resources Management Lee Hwei Voon University of Malaya Malaysia
People Well-being Hayaki Tsuji One Smile Foundation Japan
Sustainable Environment Prasenjit Mondal Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee India
Collaborative CSR Intan Azura Mokhtar Singapore Institute of Technology Singapore

2024 SERD Award Winners

Award Category & UN SDGs Award Winner Organisation / Institution Country
Economic Growth Gabriel Ayodeji Ogunmola Sharda University Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
Equality and Women Empowerment Hetal Sarkhedi Welspun Living Limited India
Industrial Development Ali Rehman University of Central Asia, Bishkek Kyrgyzstan
Natural Resources Management Ajay Kumar Bansal Central University of Haryana India
People Well-being Rania Mohamed Hassan Baleela University of Khartoum Sudan
Sustainable Environment Elizabeth Minton University of Wyoming USA