Meet your 2025 Shared Value Awards Finalists
Congratulations to all who entered, we are also impressed by the work being done in the community and we look forward to hearing how your initiatives develop.
Introducing the Shared Value Awards
Celebrating those creating value we all share in
In a world facing unprecedented challenges, the pursuit of shared value has never been more critical. While headlines abroad may speak of ESG backlash and retreating commitments, we know that organisations genuinely integrating environmental and social considerations into their business strategy aren’t doing it for approval – they’re doing it because it works.
What sets these trailblazers apart is their understanding that when environmental and social initiatives are embedded in how they design products, choose suppliers, develop talent, and serve customers – that’s when they become sources of genuine competitive advantage. This is what shared value has always been about.
The 2025 Shared Value APAC Awards seek to find and celebrate those who are driving innovation that addresses our most pressing challenges, and who are creating value that business and society can share in.
Why Shared Value Awards?
The Shared Value Awards recognise and celebrate organisations that have embraced the philosophy and practise shared value – the strategy of simultaneously creating economic value and driving positive societal change. These awards honour the impact leaders who have integrated social and environmental considerations into their business models, underscoring that the pursuit of purpose not only aligns with profit motive but can be a compelling catalyst in achieving it.
Award Categories
The Shared Value Awards are designed to celebrate the great work being achieved using shared value strategies, regardless of the industry or sector you operate in.
If you are unsure which category, or categories, are appropriate for your award submission, please reach out to us at info@sharedvalue.org.au for some support.
Shared Value Innovation
Celebrating transformative business innovation that creates both commercial and societal value
Recognising organisations that demonstrate innovative approaches to creating shared value through transformative products, services, or business models that fundamentally challenge traditional industry practices while delivering measurable business and societal outcomes.
Enhancing the Community
Recognising multi-dimensional approaches to strengthening communities through business activities
Honouring organisations actively working to strengthen the communities in which they operate through diverse approaches—whether addressing social connection, financial wellbeing, environmental resilience, or other community needs—in ways that meaningfully connect with business operations while creating both community and economic value.
Advancing Equity
Promoting inclusivity and breaking down barriers through core business strategies
Recognising organisations committed to advancing equity in all its forms—including economic equity, gender equity, racial equity, disability inclusion, and digital equity—through strategic initiatives core to their business that deliver tangible organisational value while meaningfully contributing to more equitable outcomes.
Climate and Nature Solutions
Leveraging business capabilities to address environmental challenges
Honouring organisations that leverage shared value strategies to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change and biodiversity loss. We seek diverse approaches—from regenerative business models to innovative products and services—that tackle environmental issues while creating business advantage.
Partnerships for Purpose
Building transformative collaborations that leverage complementary strengths
Highlighting strategic, transformative collaborations between businesses, NGOs, and/or governments that drive positive impact on key societal challenges by leveraging each partner’s unique strengths, creating innovative governance structures, and evolving based on shared learning.
Shared Value Investing Award
Integrating societal impact with competitive financial returns
Celebrating investment strategies that deliberately integrate shared value principles at their core, generating positive social and environmental impact alongside market-based financial returns. We recognise diverse approaches—from established institutional investors to innovative impact-focused funds.
Shared Value Bravery Award
Recognising courageous leadership in challenging the status quo
This special category recognises those who are bravely leaning into the critical issues of our times and challenging the status quo. Whether from frontline staff, middle management, or executive leadership—across business, government, or nonprofit sectors—this award celebrates courage in pursuing shared value approaches despite resistance.
Meet the 2025 Selection Committee
Let us celebrate your success so that it might inspire others.
Key Dates
- Submissions close: Friday 23rd May
- Selection Committee review: Monday 2nd June – Friday 22nd June
- Finalists announced: Friday 27th June
- Announcement of winners (Melbourne): Thursday 31st July
Who should enter
Companies, nonprofits, investors and individuals who can show commitment to creating Shared Value by demonstrating achievements in effectively incorporating social and environmental concerns into their fundamental business strategies.
Entry Fees (AUD)
Shared Value Project members: $150
Not-for-profit entries: $150
Non-member organisations & individuals: $300
Additional entries: $100 per entry
How to Nominate / Enter
Click on the links below each category listed above, to complete your application.
A Note on Measurement
Entrants should be able to demonstrate the shared value created – the societal impact and the business value. If the shared value work is in progress, evidence of the progress and/or value sought will be important for judges to see how the initiative is expected to create shared value. See our tips for more information on measuring your impact.
What we’re looking for:
- Examples of where you are solving (or working to solve) societal problems (environmental, social, or both), through profitable business solutions that are core to your organisation’s purpose; or
- Examples of where you are partnering with the private sector to enable business to solve for societal issues, profitably
What we’re not looking for:
- Examples of donations or giving to charitable causes
- Examples of supporting local or community projects, organisations or individuals, where it does not relate to your core business purpose
- Examples of projects that have societal impact which are separate to your core business purpose
Terms and Conditions
Before submitting your application, please refer to the terms and conditions.
Not all profit is created equal, let’s redefine success.
Join us in recognising and celebrating organisations that are leading the way in creating shared value – where purpose and profit converge to build a better world for all.