2026 Greater

Purpose Awards

Applications open soon.

The 2026 Greater Purpose Awards celebrate individuals, partnerships, and companies that are making purpose integral to their success.


Applications for the 2026 Awards open in June.

Outstanding Social Purpose Professional

Open to individuals in leadership roles within Canadian businesses (any size, any industry).

Who Can Apply

Most Innovative Social Impact Partnership

Open to partnerships involving businesses and/or charities with operations in Canada.

Outstanding Social Purpose Company


Open to businesses operating in Canada, categorized by revenue size:

  • Small: Up to $10M annual revenue
  • Medium:  $10M–$100M annual revenue
  • Large:  $100M+ annual revenue

Self-nominations and third-party nominations are both welcome.

Application Fees

Greater Purpose Members:

Levels 1-3 receive unlimited complimentary applications

Levels 4-5 receive up to 2 complimentary applications


Non-Members:
Fee per application


Not a member?

Consider joining—membership includes award applications plus conferences, Impact Circles, and year-round community.

What We're Looking For

Applications are evaluated on:

Impact & Outcomes

Demonstrated, measurable results that advance social or environmental good

Innovation

Creative approaches to addressing challenges or integrating purpose

Integration

How deeply purpose is embedded in strategy, operations, culture, or governance

Authenticity

Genuine commitment to purpose, not just marketing

Leadership

(For individual awards) Evidence of driving change within and beyond the organization

Application Timeline

Applications Open:

[Coming Soon]

Application Deadline:

[Coming Soon]

Judging Period:

[Coming Soon]

Finalists Announced:

[Coming Soon]

Winners Announced:

October  2026 at Greater Purpose Conference East (Toronto)

All finalists and winners will be notified in advance and invited to attend the awards ceremony at the Toronto conference.

Recognition

Winners Receive:

Recognition at Greater Purpose Conference East

Winner designation and award

National media and PR support

Featured placement on Greater Purpose platforms

Winner badge for marketing use

Finalists Receive:

Recognition at Greater Purpose Conference East

Finalist designation and award

Featured placement on Greater Purpose platforms

Finalist badge for marketing use

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online through our awards platform.

You'll need to provide:

Organization/individual details | Category selection | Impact narrative (word limit provided)| Supporting data and metrics | Optional: Supporting materials (case studies, reports, etc.)

Who Can Apply

Outstanding Social Purpose Professional

Recognizes an individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership in embedding social purpose within their corporation.


Open to leaders in Canadian businesses. 

Award Categories

Outstanding Social Purpose Professional
Open to individuals in leadership roles within Canadian businesses (any size, any industry).


Most Innovative Social Impact Partnership
 Open to partnerships involving businesses and/or charities with operations in Canada.


Outstanding Social Purpose Company
 Open to businesses operating in Canada, categorized by revenue size:
Small: Up to $10M annual revenue
Medium: $10M–$100M annual revenue
Large: $100M+ annual revenue
Self-nominations and third-party nominations are both welcome.

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Recognition Levels

 Each category recognizes a Winner and up to 4 Finalists

who have made significant contributions to advancing social purpose

within their organizations and networks.


Applications are now closed.

Award Criteria

Each submission is evaluated using the following criteria:


Leadership & Purpose Integration

01

Clear evidence of purpose-driven leadership and strategy

02

Innovation & Creativity

Demonstration of unique and effective solutions to social or environmental challenges

03

Stakeholder Engagement

Inclusion and collaboration with diverse stakeholders

04

Measurable Impact

Tangible results backed by data and performance metrics.

Scalability & Sustainability

05

Long-term viability and potential for growth or replication

Transparency & Accountability

06

 Ethical practices and open reporting