The Sustainability in Action Awards
Together, We Can Demonstrate That Businesses Can Do Well While Doing Good.
If you've ever found a way to waste less, looked out for your staff, treated a customer right, or simply run your business with a little more care — that's sustainability. We just want to hear about it, celebrate it with you, and help you take your next step.
Free to join, about 15–20 minutes — all in one sitting, no account needed.
Jointly curated and organised by
The Sustainability in Action Awards
The Sustainability in Action Awards is a key sustainability anchor of Christmas Together 2026, a 70,000 sq ft festive village expected to welcome more than 40,000 visitors from 26 to 29 November 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Hall F.
Built on the belief that every business can make a difference, the Awards show that sustainability does not have to be costly, complex or limited to large corporations. Through practical learning, action and recognition, businesses of all sizes are empowered to take meaningful steps that create value for their customers, communities and future growth.
By bringing sustainability into a public festive marketplace, the Awards make positive impact visible, relatable and worth celebrating.
More Than an Award.
Real Opportunities. Real Growth.
Winning the Sustainability in Action Awards opens doors to real exposure, meaningful support and connections that help your business go further.
1. Innovation Sandbox Access
Test. Showcase. Pilot. Grow.
Stand a chance to be selected for our Innovation Sandbox — and get real opportunities to test, showcase, pilot, or access relevant business opportunities with the support of our ecosystem partners.
Supported by our ecosystem partners
2. Recognition & Visibility
Be Seen. Be Celebrated.
Get featured across Christmas Together’s social media, partners’ pages and media outreach — putting your brand in front of thousands.
3. Event Passport Exposure
More Footfall. More Love.
Winners will be included in the Christmas Together Event Passport — driving visitors to discover you and boosting traffic to your booth.
4. Learn & Grow with AUD’NCO
Practical. Actionable. Lasting.
Gain access to practical guidance, resources and workshops from AUD’NCO to help you build sustainable practices and grow your business for the long run.
One Recognition. Many Doors Open.
Each business can be shortlisted for only one award category among the four.
The Details, In Brief
There are four award categories. If shortlisted, each business will be shortlisted for only one category that best reflects its strongest area of impact.
One shortlisted business = one category only.
Champion
The highest recognition — for brands showing strong, well-rounded impact across their business.
Trailblazer
For brands that found creative, resourceful ways to make sustainability work within their means.
Community Impact
For brands that created meaningful impact for people — employees, customers or their community.
Rising Star
For emerging or smaller brands taking promising first steps.
Meet the independent panel guiding the Awards assessment, including confirmed judging partner TÜV SÜD.
Rachel Lim
Director of Sustainability
Greenfield Group
Daniel Koh
Managing Director
Impact Advisory Partners
Priya Nair
Head of ESG Strategy
Lumina Holdings
Marcus Tan
Chief Executive Officer
PurposeWorks Asia
Sarah Chen
VP, Corporate Responsibility
Nexus Hospitality
Adrian Ong
Founder & Principal Consultant
Responsible Futures Co.
Panel line-up shown is illustrative — the full slate of judges will be announced closer to the Awards.
Assessed by an independent panel against four criteria:
How meaningful and tangible is the initiative?
Specific action taken; quality of evidence; positive outcomes achieved.
How creatively has the business addressed sustainability challenges within its available resources?
Creativity and resourcefulness relative to the business's constraints.
How effectively has the business engaged employees, customers, suppliers, partners, or the community?
Breadth, depth, and credibility of stakeholder engagement.
How does the initiative demonstrate long-term commitment and potential to inspire wider adoption?
Continued improvement, ability to sustain the initiative, and influence potential.
| Registration opens | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Registration closes | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Results announced | From 19 Oct 2026 |
| Celebrated | 26–29 Nov 2026 |
Here's How It Works, Step by Step
We've kept this as simple as we can, because we know your time is precious.
Tell Us Who You Are
Your business and contact details — just the basics, so we know who we’re talking to.
Share Your Impact
Tell us, in your own words, what you’ve done for the Planet, your People, or as a Responsible Business.
Submit Simple Evidence
A photo, a receipt, a screenshot — honest proof, shared with us via a simple link.
Review & Send
One last look before you submit — then you’re done.
Be Celebrated
Get recognised at Christmas Together and considered for partner opportunities.
Meet AUD'NCO
AUD'NCO is a people-first ecosystem enabler helping businesses turn good intentions into practical action. We connect brands, partners, and opportunities so sustainability feels possible, not overwhelming.
We curate the Sustainability in Action Awards to recognise real progress, make sustainability more approachable for small brands, and open doors to practical next steps beyond recognition.
Built for Small Brands
Practical, accessible recognition and support that meets businesses where they are.
Ecosystem Activation
We bring together partners, platforms, and opportunities to help good brands move forward.
Real-World Outcomes
From visibility to pilots, showcases, and business momentum that creates lasting impact.
AUD'NCO exists to help good businesses take the next step — and to help ecosystem partners turn support into action.