TRAILBLAZING LEADERSHIP
FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
WHO CAN WIN?
The WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award of 1 million SEK is open to individuals, organisations, or movements worldwide that have significantly contributed to a more sustainable future, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The winners are appointed by an independent jury that assesses candidates 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 has the potential for broad, long-term impact and positive change.
MORE THAN
AN AWARD
WIN WIN is a platform knowledge, dialogue, and collaboration.
Rooted in the UN Global Goals, each year's theme sets the direction for a dynamic programme of seminars, conferences, campaigns and cross-sector initiatives. The award fosters cross-sector collaboration and mobilises individuals and organisations to drive real, lasting change.
Upcoming events
Open eventInauguration of the WIN WIN Week 202513 Oct 2025, 14:30 – 16:30 CEST
Open eventCommunication for shaping public opinion on sustainability issues14 Oct 2025, 07:30 – 9:15
Partner SessionLunch Lecture at AP214 Oct 2025, 12:00 – 13:00
Partner SessionLaureate Lecture at SKF14 Oct 2025, 15:00 – 16:30
Open eventLeadership breakfast at Västsvenska Handelskammaren15 Oct 2025, 08:00 – 10:00
Partner SessionLaureate Lecture at Essity15 Oct 2025, 12:00 – 13:00
Student sessionSolution Studio16 Oct 2025, 08:30 – 11:30 CEST
Partner SessionBanbrytande ledarskap - globala exempel på att leda för förändring16 Oct 2025, 13:00 – 16:30
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 with diverse expertise from academia, business, civil society, and the public sector.
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 groundbreaking efforts in sustainable development.
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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.
11/09/25
WIN WIN AWARD DONATES PRIZE CUBE
As part of the theme Trailblazing Leadership, the WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award is donating a replica of the 2025 prize cube to the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg. The donation was presented on September 11 and will become part of the school’s art collection.
31/08/25
IN THE AMAZON WITH DOMINGO PEAS
As part of the 2025 WIN WIN Award, the delegation traveled to Ecuador to document and experience the life and work of this year’s laureate, Domingo Peas. Domingo has dedicated more than three decades to defending the Amazon rainforest and advancing the rights of Indigenous peoples. His leadership, vision, and commitment have made him a unifying voice for communities across the Amazon basin.