Reimagining recognition in the world of evidence
The Glocal Impact Awards 2026 celebrate a simple truth: anyone can be a champion of evidence for good. You don't need a fancy degree, a prestigious title, or a traditional M&E role to create meaningful change through data and learning.
We're recognizing individuals, institutions, and communities around the world who are building, innovating, or using evidence to create better programs, amplify voices, and shape smarter policies-regardless of their background or affiliation. This is about honoring the spirit of "global + local" action and proving that evidence work happens everywhere.
The Glocal Impact Awards 2026 honor changemakers from all backgrounds-individuals, institutions, and communities innovating with evidence for good.
People using data and learning to improve programs in their communities-whether they're youth organizers, health workers, educators, or grassroots leaders.
Practitioners experimenting with new approaches to data collection, evidence generation, or community-driven learning-proving creativity matters more than credentials.
Organizations, networks, or institutions embedding evidence into their DNA-not because it's required, but because they believe in learning and accountability.
Partnerships, collectives, or movements building evidence ecosystems together-showing that shared learning creates stronger impact than working alone.
Degrees and titles don't define who can do great evidence work. We're celebrating impact, innovation, and dedication-wherever they come from.
Too many brilliant changemakers remain invisible in global conversations. These awards shine a light on people and communities doing transformative work.
When you see someone like you using evidence to create change, it becomes possible. These stories prove that evidence work happens everywhere.
Evidence shouldn't be gatekept by the privileged few. By celebrating diverse champions, we're building a movement where everyone belongs.
We're building the Glocal Impact Awards 2026 as a collaborative initiative-and we're inviting partners, institutions, networks, and changemakers to help shape it.
What should recognition look like in the evidence world? Who deserves to be celebrated? Your voice matters in shaping the categories, criteria, and spirit of the awards.
Partner with us to ensure the awards reach communities and changemakers who are often left out of traditional recognition platforms.
Join us in honoring evidence champions from around the world and building a more inclusive, collaborative movement for change.
We're inviting partners, institutions, and changemakers to collaborate in shaping the Glocal Impact Awards 2026. Whether you want to help design the vision, amplify reach, or celebrate evidence champions with us-we'd love to hear from you.