{"id":7428,"date":"2026-05-27T19:17:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=7428"},"modified":"2026-06-09T14:13:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T12:13:46","slug":"meaningful-business-100-mb100-award-programme-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=7428","title":{"rendered":"Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) Award Programme 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-175118\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: July 3, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nominations are now open for the 8th edition of the Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) award programme, which champions leaders combining profit and purpose. From social entrepreneurs and impact investors to corporate sustainability leaders, MB100 winners work across sectors, geographies, role types and SDGs, united by their dedication to tackling complex social and environmental issues.<\/p>\n<p>Selected by an expert judging panel, winners gain exclusive access to a programme of support, from Meaningful Business as well as a range of industry-leading organisations, offering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pro-bono services and capacity-building<\/li>\n<li>Partnership and investment opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Participation in a curated, interdisciplinary global network<\/li>\n<li>AI for Good resources and support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each leader must have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Created positive, direct and intended impact aligned to one or more SDGs in the last 12 months.<\/li>\n<li>Been the driving force behind the product, service or project that combines purpose and profit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Judging Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Originality of the idea behind the product, service or project<\/li>\n<li>Longevity of the product, service or project<\/li>\n<li>Intersectionality \u2013 how successful is the product in creating impact across multiple SDGs?<\/li>\n<li>Localisation \u2013 is the product or service helping local communities take better control of their lives?<\/li>\n<li>Scalability of the product, service or project \u2013 is it replicable?<\/li>\n<li>Inclusion \u2013 is there a focus on representation of minority groups?<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration \u2013 has the leader made best use of the core competencies of different stakeholders, and encouraged them to work together?<\/li>\n<li>Affordability \u2013 what level of investment did the product or service require? (Low investment, high impact products or services will be favoured)<\/li>\n<li>Use of innovation and technology, including AI, to power the product, service or projects and deliver positive impact<\/li>\n<li>Is the leader a role model for, and champion of, meaningful business beyond their own company?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Nomination<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/cgBUPYox?typeform-source=meaningful.business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to nominate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meaningful.business\/mb100-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meaningful Business 100<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: July 3, 2026 Nominations are now open for the 8th edition of the Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) award programme, which champions leaders combining profit and purpose. 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