Civic Engagement
Charting New Futures
New Constellations works with communities to imagine new and better futures, starting with the renewal of Barrow-in-Furness in Great Britain.
Alicia Clegg
Technology
Smartphone Samaritans
The digital app GoodSAM transforms emergency medical care through its crowdsourcing network of first responders.
Social Services
The Difference Curve
Auticon aims to change society’s perception of people on the autism spectrum for the benefit of businesses and employees alike.
Advocacy
Waging Lawfare to Save the Planet
ClientEarth has taken a US-style legal strategy of protecting the environment across the Atlantic and found surprising success.
Social Enterprise
Tend It Like Beckham
Vi-Ability uses football to get disengaged British youth interested in acquiring the skills and experience necessary to succeed.
Human Rights
Radio for Good
National Prison Radio, run by inmates, reaches more than 60,000 prisoners in England and Wales—and aspires to better the lives of every single one.
Human Rights
Leaving People Alone
Survival International helps tribal societies protect their land—and
their way of life—from encroachment and unwelcome development.
Global Issues
Designed for Support
Maggie’s Centres, a network of specially built facilities in the United Kingdom, provides cancer patients with a comforting environment.
Education
Bursaries for Girls
The relatively simple act of providing African girls with the money they need to stay in school has achieved significant results.
Design Thinking
Substance Over Style
An international design award based in Denmark celebrates products and projects that aim “to improve life.”