Selection criteria
How honorees are chosen.
The Excellence & Impact Awards honour individuals whose sacrifice has made a real, positive impact in their communities and beyond — across Healthcare, Education, Entrepreneurship and Leadership (HEEL).
Creative problem-solving
They have excelled through innovative, creative problem-solving.
Inspiring leadership
They have displayed extraordinary leadership qualities that move their communities to act for the greater good.
Lasting impact
Their local and global impact continues to benefit, motivate and inspire communities far and wide.
Collaboration
They have built vast networks of collaboration to harness the power of collective effort.
Growth mindset
They pursue continuous learning and growth — staying flexible, resilient and adaptable to the challenges of our time.
Inclusive mindset
They actively promote diversity in values and create equal opportunity for those willing to sacrifice and work hard.
Legacy of service
Their work is a testament to a legacy-of-service mindset — results-oriented and solution-focused, leaving the world better than they found it.
The through-line. Every honoree is EXCELLENT and creates an IMPACT — primarily to improve the human condition. Nominations come from the community; Excellence & Impact members review and vote.
Know someone who fits?
Nominations open to the community each year.