Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Social Volunteer Award is presented to recognize exemplary voluntary contributions by young individuals in the service sector. It aims to encourage youth to engage in meaningful voluntary activities. This award reflects the exceptional array of individuals working in our nation's vibrant charity and non-profit sectors.

Eligibility Criteria for Social Volunteer Award

• The volunteer must be an Indian citizen.
• The volunteer should be at least 11 years old and not more than 35 years.
• Minimum six months of volunteering experience, by either working or running an NGO, or contributing to society positively in your unique ways.
• The person should meet a minimum of three Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) through the volunteering activities.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Community Excellence Award is presented to the outstanding functionaries to recognize their unwavering voluntary contributions to society. The award is to celebrate the non-government non-profit organizations or communities’ efforts and reinforce their practices in our society. The award also encourages greater participation from the young individuals to work in their community and beyond, for the nation's development.

Eligibility Criteria for Community Excellence Award

• The organization/community must be registered in India or headed by an Indian citizen.
• Founded or/and currently running with Indian citizens below the age of 40 as Board members
• If an NGO, it must be registered under any of the government acts.
• The activities of the last two years will be mainly considered for the award.
• Organization or the community should be focused on youth-led developments achieving sustainable development goals, providing aid for the well-being of under-privileged communities, and building support mechanisms for their upliftment.
• The organization/community should meet a minimum of three Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) through its activities/projects.

1. For outstanding Not-for-profit, Non-governmental Organizations

This award identifies impactful projects that inspire a whole new way of bringing about a ‘change’. The award will recognize those wonderful projects that were rooted in an honest purpose to bring about sustainable development.

2. For Outstanding Startups
The Awards 2022 seek to recognise and reward outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers that are contributing to economic dynamism by spurring innovation and injecting competition. Startups that are building innovative products/solutions, scalable enterprises, with high potential of employment generation or wealth creation, demonstrating measurable social impact. The measure of success will not only be the financial gains for the investors but also the contribution to the social good.

Eligibility Criteria for Social Impact Award

1. For outstanding Not-for-profit, Non-governmental Organizations

• The organization should be registered in India( under any of the Govt Acts) or headed by an Indian citizen
• Established or currently running with Indian citizens below the age of 40.
• The activities of mainly the last three years will be considered for the award.
• Organizations focused on youth-led development, achieving sustainable development goals, providing aid for the well-being of underprivileged communities and building support mechanisms for their upliftment are encouraged to apply.

2. For Outstanding Startups

• The startup should be registered in India( under any of the Govt Acts) or headed by an Indian citizen
• The startup should be a youth-led initiative
• The startup should have direct impact on the social relevant problems in society