ZIMBABWE NATIONAL ESG & RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS AWARDS 2026 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Celebrating
Sustainability Champions
A DECADE OF IMPACT, A FUTURE OF PURPOSE
ESG Network Zimbabwe (ESGNZ) invites organisations, businesses, institutions and individuals to nominate outstanding ESG and Responsible Businesses & leaders for the 2026 Zimbabwe National ESG & Responsible Business Awards. As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary, we are recognizing those who have demonstrated measurable impact, innovation, ethical leadership, and commitment to sustainable development.
Do you know an organisation or individual making a meaningful contribution to responsible business and sustainable development?
Nominate them for the 2026 ESG & Responsible Business Awards.
Important Dates
Awards
Will be held in Nov 2026
Deadline
Nominations close on Friday, 30 Oct 2026
Venue
TBA, Harare
Dress Code
Black Tie, with a Touch of Emerald
The 10th Zimbabwe National Annual ESG & Responsible Business Awards are here!!!
Join us on 20 November, 2026 to celebrate, Top Responsible Organizations that are making a difference in the Communities of Zimbabwe.
Our THEME this year “A DECADE OF IMPACT, A FUTURE OF PURPOSE” aims to celebrate businesses, individuals, and non-profits who have integrated ESG into every level of their operations. These early adopters have taken the path of trial and error, inspiring us to take the first step towards meaningful change.
The award categories focus on companies’ ESG leadership, demonstrated through their holistic reporting, effective operations, and innovative approach to sustainable development. Winners are selected by esteemed jurors and will be presented at the Awards Ceremony dinner, tentatively scheduled for November 2026.
ESGNZ is a Sustainability business member organisation with a mission to promote best ESG practices in Zimbabwe and beyond, facilitate ESG education, and encourage a balance between commercial and non-commercial organizations. Ultimately, ESGNZ hopes to co-create a better ESG ecosystem in Zimbabwe and Africa.
WHO CAN BE NOMINATED?
- Corporates & Multinationals
- SMEs & Entrepreneurs
- Government & Public Institutions
- NGOs & Development Organisations
- Financial Institutions
- Mining, Manufacturing & Energy Companies
- Technology & Professional Services Firms
- ESG & Sustainability Professionals
- Community, Women & Youth Organisations
- Individual Leaders & Changemakers
- Among others making a difference and contributing to Zimbabwe Sustainable development
WHAT WILL BE RECOGNISED?
Nominations will be assessed on:
- Measurable ESG impact
- Innovation and excellence
- Leadership and governance
- Environmental and social outcomes
- Evidence and transparency
- Long-term sustainability
- Stakeholder and community impact
Why should you participate?
Awards Categories
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
- Environmental Stewardship Award
- Climate Action & Decarbonisation Award
- Renewable Energy Leadership Award
- Sustainable Water Management Award
- Waste Reduction & Circular Economy Award
- Biodiversity & Nature Conservation Award
SOCIAL IMPACT & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
- Community Impact Award
- Social Investment Award
- Education & Skills Development Award
- Employee Wellbeing Award
- Human Rights & Social Justice Award
- Community Development Project of the Year
GOVERNANCE, ETHICS & LEADERSHIP
- Excellence in ESG Governance Award
- CEO/Executive ESG Leadership Award
- Board Leadership & Diversity Award
- Transparency & Disclosure Award
- Ethics & Anti-Corruption Award
- Responsible Business Leadership Award
ESG INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
- ESG Innovation Award
- Technology for Sustainability Award
- Digital Transformation for ESG Award
- ESG Data & Analytics Award
- Sustainable Product/Service Innovation Award
- Emerging ESG Technology Award
ESG REPORTING, TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY
- Best ESG/Sustainability Report
- Integrated Reporting Excellence Award
- ESG Data & Disclosure Award
- Materiality & Stakeholder Reporting Award
- Stakeholder Engagement Award
CLIMATE, RESILIENCE & SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
- Climate Resilience Award
- Climate Change Mitigation Award
- Sustainable Finance Award
- Responsible Investment Award
- Impact Investment Award
- Green Finance Initiative of the Year
RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAINS
- Sustainable Supply Chain Award
- Responsible Procurement Award
- Supplier Development Award
- Supply Chain Transparency & Traceability Award
- Human Rights in the Supply Chain Award
SMEs & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- SME ESG Champion
- SME Sustainability Innovation Award
- SME Community Impact Award
- SME Environmental Leadership Award
- Sustainable Entrepreneur of the Year
WOMEN, YOUTH & INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT
- Women’s Economic Empowerment Award
- Women in ESG Leadership Award
- Gender Diversity & Inclusion Award
- Youth ESG Leadership Award
- Inclusive Business Award
PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION:
- ESG Partnership of the Year
- Public-Private Partnership Award
- Multi-Stakeholder Initiative Award
- Industry Collaboration Award
- NGO/Business Partnership for Impact Award
To participate or sponsor
Do you know an organisation or individual making a meaningful contribution to responsible business and sustainable development?
And you want to nominate them for the 2026 ESG & Responsible Business Awards.
Kindly contact the organizing team from ESGNZ Network Zimbabwe on,
info@esgnetworkzimbabwe.co.zw,
admin@esgnetworkzimbabwe.co.zw,
0864 429 1997 | 0774 768 895 | 0774 529 136
Banking Details Nostro
Account Name ZCST
Bank ZB Bank
Branch Natal Branch
Acc. No. 4130 236651 405