Touch-A-Life Foundation proudly honours changemakers, nonprofits, and CSR teams driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. For several years, the TALHero Awards have celebrated organisations and individuals in India and the US whose work exemplifies empathy, innovation, and sustained commitment.

TAL presents 18 awards, three winners in each category for both India and the US, recognising those who lead with kindness and purpose.

About the TALHero Awards
The TALHero Awards spotlight organisations and individuals who translate vision into action for sustainable impact. By honouring excellence across nonprofits, grassroots change agents, and corporate social responsibility initiatives, we amplify stories that inspire broader engagement and collaboration toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Global Impact

Worldwide recognition

SDG Aligned

UN Goals focused

18 Awards

Multiple categories

Evidence First

Impact measurement

TALHero™ Honorees from Previous Years
Touch-A-Life Foundation is proud to honor those individuals who strive to make a difference in their communities.
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Award Categories & Regional Breakdown
We invite nominations in three categories. For each category, three awardees will be selected in India and three in the US.

Nonprofit Excellence

Recognizing nonprofits that demonstrate exceptional impact and innovation.

Change Maker of the Year

Honoring individuals who drive meaningful change and inspire others to act.

CSR Leadership

Celebrating companies that excel in corporate social responsibility.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Alignment with SDGs

Tangible Impact

Sustained Commitment

Innovation & Collaboration

Scalability & Replicability

Inclusivity & Equity

Timeline

Applications open for Nominations

July 1 – August 15

Winners will be Announced

October 23rd, 2025

Nominate a TALHero™ 2025

    Frequently Asked Questions
    Yes. Submit a separate form for each nominee.
    No. Nomination and participation are free of charge.
    A diverse jury of experts in development, social enterprise, and corporate responsibility reviews all submissions against the selection criteria.
    Indicate the primary region of impact. If significant work spans both regions, provide details; the jury will consider context in evaluation.
    All nominators will receive an email confirmation upon submission and notification after the jury’s decision.
    Together, let’s honour the heroes whose dedication advances sustainable development and inspires a kinder world.

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