Nominations for the TALHero Awards are now officially closed.

Thank you to everyone who submitted entries โ€” we received an overwhelming response and are excited about the journey ahead.

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 UNโ€™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

TALHeroโ„ข 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 โ€“ 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, letโ€™s honour the heroes whose dedication advances sustainable development and inspires a kinder world.

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