The Global ESG Awards contain 6 categories (one for personality and 5 for innovative companies):
- Compliancy Award: For the best solution to comply with regulations
- EcoBalance Award: For the best solution for climate change & pollution
- Aqua Biodiversity Award: For the best solution for water and marine resources, biodiversity and ecosystems
- Resource Excellence Award: For the best solution for resource use and circular economy
- CommuniCare Impact Award: For the best solution for affected communities, consumers and end users
- ESG Leadership Award: For the best corporate ESG personality
STEP 1: The nominations of solutions and individuals → Until the 20th of February 2026, it is possible to nominate companies and individuals for the awards.
STEP 2: The public voting → From the 21st until the 27th of February 2026, the public can vote for their favorite company or individual. The public’s vote will account for 10%.
STEP 3: The selection by the jury → From the 21st until the 28th of February 2026, each jury member will receive a selected list of 50 companies or individuals to assess. The jury’s vote will account for 90%.
STEP 4: Pre-announcement → On the 28th of February 2026, a pre-announcement will unveil the top 50 nominees in total in alphabetical order.
STEP 5: Trophy presentation → On Tuesday 10th of March 2026 17:15-18:15, the winners and top 50 rankings in total will be revealed during the trophy presentation at the Grand Auditorium Stage.