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GENDER-EQUAL

SOCIETIES

THEME 2026

For 2026, we’ll reward leaders who are driving change for gender equality — from advocates securing fair laws and access to resources, to leaders promoting women’s leadership in climate action, economic development, and community building.  

The WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award recognises and promotes outstanding solutions to the most urgent challenges facing the world today.


WHO CAN WIN?

The WIN WIN Award of 1 million SEK and the WIN WIN Youth Award of 100,000 SEK (13-29 years) celebrate changemakers whose actions and stories inspire others and show the way toward a sustainable future.
 

Open to people, organisations, and movements worldwide, the awards recognise outstanding contributions to a more sustainable world in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 

An independent jury selects the winners based on criteria such as impact, scalability, systems thinking, and a holistic approach to sustainability. These criteria ensure that the laureates’ work not only addresses immediate challenges but also creates long-term change.

MORE THAN
AN AWARD

WIN WIN is a platform knowledge, dialogue, and collaboration.

Based in Gothenburg, WIN WIN is where local perspectives and global insights meet — a bridge between regional sustainability strengths and the needs of global transformation. Through a dynamic programme of events and initiatives, we create space for cross-sector collaboration and build partnerships that drive system-changing solutions for a sustainable future.

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The award is made possible by strong partnerships and a broad community of support.

As a non-profit organisation, we are driven by the belief that collaboration is key to sustainable progress. The nomination process is open to the public, and the winners are selected by an independent jury. A network of advisors helps shape the award’s impact and reach.

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A COLLECTIVE EFFORT FOR A SUSTAINABLE
FUTURE

The partners of the WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award are the backbone in our organisation. Through partnerships with actors from the public sector, business, and academia, we build a strong foundation to highlight trailblazing efforts in sustainable development. 

Want to partner with the WIN WIN Award?

 Let’s explore how we can create impact together.

We work with a wide range of collaborators who contribute through joint projects, thematic programming, knowledge exchange, or in-kind support. 

WIN WIN IS WELCOMING NEW JURY MEMBERS

24/11/25

24/11/25

WIN WIN IS WELCOMING NEW JURY MEMBERS

The WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award is welcoming new jury members in Sweden who want to contribute to recognising the global leaders driving sustainable transformation. 

05/11/25

THEME 2026: GENDER-EQUAL SOCIETIES

For 2026, the WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award will highlight one of the most powerful forces for sustainable development, peace, and resilience: Gender-Equal Societies.

18/10/25

WIN WIN WEEK WRAP UP

WIN WIN Week 2025 brought together inspiring leaders, researchers, businesses, students, and citizens to explore what kind of leadership is needed for a sustainable and just future.

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