Recognising excellence in change and transformation.
The Change Awards recognises organisations, consultancies and individuals whose work demonstrates excellence in change and transformation. Recognition is based on evidence, independent judging and a commitment to advancing the practice of change and transformation.
Constitutional Principles
Recognition is guided by three principles.
Why we exist
Recognition exists not only to celebrate achievement, but to identify work that advances the practice of change and transformation and contributes to a broader understanding of organisational adaptability.
How we recognition is earned
Recognition is earned through demonstrable evidence rather than reputation. Every submission is assessed against published criteria to ensure recognised work demonstrates measurable excellence and contributes meaningful learning for the profession.
How we protect integrity
Recognition is overseen by an independent Judging Committee comprising leaders from industry, academia, professional bodies and recognised methodologies. Independent assessment ensures that recognition reflects demonstrable excellence supported by professional judgement.
One Institution. One Highest Recognition.
The Global Change Award - the highest honour conferred by Change Awards.
The Global Change Award exists to recognise organisations whose contribution extends beyond the successful delivery of individual transformation programmes. It honours those whose work advances the practice of change and transformation itself through sustained excellence, measurable impact and enduring influence.
Where category awards recognise excellence within a specific discipline or achievement, the Global Change Award recognises an organisation’s overall contribution to the profession. It represents the highest institutional recognition conferred by the Change Awards and is reserved for work of exceptional significance.
Introduced in 2027, the Global Change Award recognises organisations whose contribution has shaped the future of change and transformation beyond individual programmes or initiatives.
*Conferred only where excellence deserves recognition.
Hall of Recognition
Explore recognised excellence.
Discover organisations, consultancies and individuals whose work has been recognised by the Change Awards, together with the evidence, categories and achievements that define their contribution.
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Become part of the recognised excellence.
Learn about award categories, eligibility, judging and the submission process before preparing your entry to the Change Awards.
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Judging Process
Six principles guide every assessment.
01. Anonymous assessment
Judges assess submissions without seeing the identities of entrants, helping ensure decisions are based on evidence rather than reputation or visibility.
02. Independent judgement
Every submission is assessed independently to ensure recognition reflects professional judgement rather than influence.
03. Evidence before opinion
Recognition is awarded on the evidence presented within each submission against published assessment criteria.
04. Multiple professional perspectives
Submissions are independently reviewed by multiple judges before final decisions are agreed.
05. Collective Expertise
The Judging Committee combines practitioners, academics and recognised industry experts to provide balanced professional judgement.
06. Confidential until the ceremony
The identities of winners and runners-up remain confidential throughout the judging process. Judges, entrants and partners learn the results together during the Change Awards Ceremony.
In numbers
The institution at a glance.
Since its establishment in 2022, the Change Awards has recognised organisations and individuals from across multiple sectors and countries. The figures below provide an overview of the institution’s reach and composition.
2022
Established
25
Countries
40
Organisations
16
Sectors
16
Judges
Global Participation
The Change Awards continues to expand its international community of organisations, practitioners and judges, strengthening its role as an independent institution recognising excellence in organisational change and transformation.
Participate
Enter the Change Awards
The Change Awards welcomes organisations, consultancies and individuals whose work demonstrates excellence in change and transformation. Before preparing an entry, applicants can explore the award categories, eligibility requirements, assessment criteria and submission process.
Who can enter?
Organisations, consultancies and individuals whose work demonstrates excellence in organisational change and transformation. Eligibility requirements vary by category and are published before each awards cycle.
What can be entered?
Entries recognise measurable achievements across organisations, teams, partnerships and individuals. Applicants should select the category that best reflects the contribution being recognised.
How are submissions assessed?
Every submission is assessed independently against published criteria by the Change Awards Judging Committee. Recognition is based on evidence rather than organisational profile or reputation.
What should an application include?
Applications should describe the challenge, the approach taken, measurable outcomes and evidence demonstrating the significance and impact of the work.
When do entries open?
The annual awards programme follows a published timetable including entry opening dates, submission deadlines, judging and the awards ceremony.
How do I begin?
Review the current award categories and eligibility guidance before preparing your submission.
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Every submission contributes to a broader understanding of excellence in change and transformation. Whether recognised or not, applicants become part of the evidence that advances the profession.