
Meet the jury
Applications will be evaluated by an esteemed independent jury.
Michael Sheldrick
Co-founder and Chief Policy, Impact & Government Relations Officer at Global Citizen, Michael Sheldrick is a driving force behind global advocacy campaigns tackling poverty, climate change, and social justice. He has played a key role in mobilizing billions in commitments from governments and corporations to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. A recognized leader in policy and social impact, Michael’s work bridges activism and action to create lasting change.
Angela Parker
Angela Parker is the Co-founder and CEO of Realized Worth, a global leader in employee volunteering strategy. With over 15 years of experience, she has helped 100+ major companies design transformative social impact programs. A recognized expert in applying transformative learning to corporate volunteering, Angela’s work empowers businesses to drive meaningful change. She holds an MBA from IE Business School and is a published thought leader in social impact.
Betsy Cohen
Betsy has over 20 years of experience in finance, investment, and social impact. At Teneo Ventures, she partners with CEOs focused on solving real-world problems in sectors like digital health and diversity tech. A Council on Foreign Relations member and Student Sponsor Partners board member, Betsy advocates for corporate social responsibility. Her extensive experience includes serving as CFO and CAO of Merchantry, co-founding a marketing intelligence company acquired by The Nielsen Company, and holding the position of Executive Vice President at DialogBank Russia. Betsy holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Harvard University in Russian language and Slavic studies.
Abhishek Humbad
Abhishek, Co-founder and CEO of Goodera, has spent more than a decade building enterprises focused on social and environmental impact. Featured twice in the Forbes 30 under 30, and the MIT Innovators under 35 list, Abhishek is a leading voice in the social impact ecosystem, striving to enable employee volunteering for all corporates in the world. Currently, Goodera executes hosted volunteering experiences for 500+ organizations across 1000+ cities in 100+ countries worldwide.
Evaluation Process
Nomination
Nominees can submit their
application forms by
Feb 21, 2025
Evaluation
An independent jury will evaluate submissions based on predefined criteria
Announcement
The winners will be announced at the Global Volunteering Summit '25 on Feb 26, 2025
Award Categories
There are 12 award categories you can apply for: 6 Company Awards and 6 Changemaker awards.
Frequently asked questions
Any company or individual involved in corporate volunteering efforts is eligible to apply for the Global Volunteering Awards 2025.
Access the nomination form here.
Nominees can submit their application forms by Feb 21, 2025.
Yes, you may apply for multiple categories. However, each category requires a separate application tailored to its criteria.
No, submitting a nomination is free.
There are 12 award categories: 6 awards for companies and 6 for individuals
Each category has specific criteria, such as volunteer hours, community impact, innovation, and program sustainability. Detailed criteria for each category can be found in the nomination form and this guide.
An independent jury, comprising of leaders from the social impact ecosystem, will evaluate submissions based on predefined criteria.
No, while a company or individual can be nominated in multiple categories, they can only be awarded in one category. If selected as a winner in one category, they will not be eligible to win in another.
No, progress may not be saved. The form should take under 30 minutes to fill out. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance for a smooth submission process.
Although it’s not mandatory, supporting materials such as photos, videos, or documents are recommended to showcase the impact of your initiatives.
Winners will be announced during an awards ceremony at Global Volunteering Summit 2025 in San Jose on Feb 26, 2025.
Attendance is not mandatory to win. Winners will be announced during the event, and trophy will be dispatched to the company address of recipients.
Yes, finalists will be notified before the ceremony. However, winners will remain confidential until the awards ceremony.
For clarifications, please reach out to teamgvs@goodera.com