Nominate a TALHero™ 2025


    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 Awards 2025 Global Chair
    • Barry Rudolph

      Barry Rudolph
      CEO, TALLeaders

    TALHero Awards 2025 Judging Committee US
    • Shekar Dasgupta

      Shekar Dasgupta
      Business Manager, Entrepreneur & Advisory Board Member

    • Christopher Salem

      Christopher Salem
      CRS Group Holdings LLC
      Sustainable Success Coaching & Consulting

    • Jeff Spar

      Jeff Spar
      CIO and Digital Transformation Leader
      Spar Transformation Advisors, LLC

    • Mattie Scariot

      L. Mattock (Mattie) Scariot
      Director
      Poppy Jasper International Film Festival

    TALHero Awards 2025 India Chair
    • Ajit Rangnekar

      Ajit Rangnekar
      Director General
      Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad

    TALHero Awards 2025 Judging Committee India
    • Vijji Suryadevara

      Vijji Suryadevara
      Founder & CEO
      Akyavi LLC

    • Aparna Kadari

      Aparna Kadari
      Director of Cybersecurity
      Delviom, LLC

    • Ratnam Chitturi

      Ratnam Chitturi
      Founder
      North South Foundation

    • Prasad Jaladi

      Prasad Jaladi
      Chief Facilitator
      Suraksha

    TALHero™ Honorees from Previous Years

    Touch-A-Life Foundation is proud to honor those individuals who strive to make a difference in their communities.

    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.

    Timeline

    Applications open for Nominations

    July 1 – August 15

    Winners will be Announced

    October 23rd, 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.