Eligibility

• Aged 16-24 at time of nomination (may be 25 when award is received)
• Carrying out social action or humanitarian work for a minimum of 12 months
• Work must align with one or more SDGs: Quality Education, Health & Wellbeing, Reduced Inequality, or Climate Action
• Cannot self-nominate — must be nominated by someone who knows the nominee professionally
• Nominator must provide evidence of impact and two additional supporter contacts
• Open to young people in any country worldwide

Selection Criteria

• Sustained social action over 12+ months (not one-off projects)
• Demonstrable impact aligned with SDGs
• Evidence of leadership and initiative in driving change
• Quality of nominator evidence and supporter endorsements

Focus Areas

What They Look For

Young people aged 16-24 who are driving sustained, impactful social action or humanitarian work in their communities. The Award values grassroots leadership, long-term commitment (minimum 12 months), and measurable impact aligned with the SDGs. Past recipients have worked on issues from climate justice to mental health to educational equity across 80+ countries.

Post-Investment Support

Award holders join a global alumni network with ongoing peer-led sessions ('Conversations for Change'), invitations to events, and access to the Diana Award's broader ecosystem including anti-bullying and mentoring programmes.