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- Acknowledges organisations with 100 or more employees dedicated to sustainable practices, community engagement, environmental stewardship, and setting a standard in global sustainable tourism efforts.
- Acknowledges organisations with fewer than 100 employees dedicated to sustainable practices, community engagement, environmental stewardship, and setting a standard in global sustainable tourism efforts.
- Celebrates collaborative efforts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to sustainability, innovation, and positive social impact, setting standards for effective and transformative partnerships in addressing challenges that others can follow.
- Acknowledges individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership in driving sustainable practices, fostering innovation, and inspiring positive environmental and social change.
- Honours emerging individuals who exhibit exceptional potential in advancing sustainable practices, driving innovation, and inspiring positive environmental and social change for all.
- Recognises organisations that prioritize environmental stewardship, social responsibility, employee well-being, and setting an example for sustainable business practices and workplace excellence worldwide.
- Recognises destinations with more than 100,000 visitors per annum that excel in implementing sustainable tourism practices, preserving natural and cultural heritage, and promoting community engagement, and setting a standard for responsible tourism worldwide.
- Recognises destinations with fewer than 100,000 visitors per annum that excel in implementing sustainable tourism practices, preserving natural and cultural heritage, and promoting community engagement, and setting a standard for responsible tourism worldwide.
- Recognising hotel or resort developments that lead in sustainable design, environmental responsibility, and community impact.
- Honouring outstanding tourism initiatives led by or in partnership with Indigenous communities, celebrating cultural heritage, empowerment, and sustainable local impact.
- Celebrating guest experiences that seamlessly integrate sustainability, cultural authenticity, and meaningful environmental and social impact.
- Honouring outstanding conservation programmes that protect natural habitats, preserve biodiversity, and foster sustainable community engagement.
- Celebrating exceptional programmes dedicated to the protection of marine ecosystems, biodiversity preservation, and sustainable ocean stewardship.
- Recognising initiatives that lead the way in climate action through innovative strategies, carbon reduction, and positive environmental impact.
- Celebrates outstanding efforts in advancing energy efficiency practices, promoting renewable energy adoption, and driving sustainable solutions to combat climate change within the hospitality and tourism industry.
- Honours groundbreaking initiatives that revolutionize water management and waste reduction practices, driving forward sustainable solutions for a cleaner and more resilient future.
- Honouring initiatives that champion circular economy principles through waste reduction, resource regeneration, and sustainable business innovation.
- Celebrates outstanding contributions in prioritize and promoting sustainable practices, community well-being, and environmental stewardship, and setting a standard for excellence in global tourism sustainability.
- Recognises initiatives that champion sustainable solutions, gender equality and women's empowerment, inspiring global progress towards inclusive and equitable societies.
- Recognising programmes that empower local communities through sustainable development, capacity building, and inclusive economic opportunities.
- Celebrates initiatives that champion accessibility, diversity, and inclusion, paving the way for a more equitable and accessible world for all.
- Honouring initiatives that foster peace, social harmony, and sustainability, creating positive, lasting impact for communities and the environment.
- Recognises initiatives that excel in providing innovative and impactful learning experiences, empowering individuals and organisations to embrace sustainable practices and drive positive change.
- Celebrates initiatives that safeguard and promote cultural heritage through sustainable conservation practices, fostering community engagement and preserving cultural identity for future generations.
- Recognises groundbreaking efforts in integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into financial decision-making, driving sustainable investment practices and fostering a more resilient economy.
- Honours initiatives that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and setting a benchmark for excellence in sustainable supply chain management.
- Celebrating innovative technology initiatives that advance sustainability, improve operational efficiency, and drive positive environmental and social outcomes.
- Recognising policy initiatives that lead in advancing sustainable practices, environmental stewardship, and inclusive community development.
- Celebrating initiatives that promote sustainable food systems, nutrition security, and environmentally responsible practices.
- Honouring marketing campaigns that effectively promote sustainability, raise awareness, and inspire positive environmental and social action.