2025
Honoring Excellence In Volunteering
The application submission window closes on July 15, 2025

Evaluation Process

Nomination

Nominees can submit their
application forms by
July 15, 2025

Evaluation

A jury will evaluate submissions based on predefined criteria

Announcement

The winners will be announced at the Karma Summit '25 on August 6, 2025

Award Categories

There are 12 award categories you can apply for:  6 Company Awards and 6 Changemaker awards.

The Volunteering Powerhouse
for the most consistent volunteering effort
The Mobilizer
for driving the highest participation from the workforce
The Supercharger
for expanding volunteering initiatives globally
The Dynamo
for a rapid scale-up of the volunteering program
The SkillWiz
for skill-based community volunteering
The EcoWarrior
for leading green volunteering efforts
The Ray of Hope
for impact in education volunteering
Volunteering Leader of the Year
for the most consistent volunteering effort
Engagement Architect
for leading champion network development and engagement
Impactpreneur
for launching unique and innovative volunteering program(s)
Rising Star
for young practitioners driving employee volunteering in their organizations

Past Award Winners

Karma Summit India 2025

August 6-7, 2025
Bangalore, India

Frequently asked questions

Eligibility and Nominations
Who is eligible to submit a nomination?
How do I submit my nomination?
Can I apply for multiple award categories?
Is there a fee to submit a nomination?
Award Categories and Evaluation
How many award categories are there?
What are the evaluation criteria for the awards?
Who evaluates the nominations?
Can an company or individual win multiple awards?
Submission Process
Can I save my nomination form and complete it later?
Do I need to submit supporting materials like photos or videos?
Award Ceremony
When and where will the awards ceremony be held?
Do I need to attend the ceremony to win?
Miscellaneous
Will finalists be notified in advance?
Where can I get help or ask additional questions?