About City Champions

Mission

The campaign aims to acknowledge and recognise the work of the unsung heroes dedicated to building livable, safer, and sustainable cities.

Vision

Our vision with City Champions is not only to reward changemakers but also to create role models to inspire others to take action.

Get Inspired To Become Champions

“Champions are made of something deep inside of them — A desire, a dream, a vision.” - Gandhi

The Award Categories 15

City Champions has two categories of awards - General and Thematic. General Awards are open to all the 8 thematic sectors of impact. Whereas, each Thematic Award is sector-specific.

Thematic Awards
General Awards
Thematic Awards

Urban Transport Solutions Award

To recognise an organisation working to improve and constantly work on modes of transport on a local level as well as themes like road safety & crash support.

Urban Transport Solutions Award
Thematic Awards

Swachta Warrior of the Year Award

To recognise a champion organisation that has made strides in ensuring waste management & segregation practices are being followed to drive cleanliness at the local level.

Swachta Warrior of the Year Award
Thematic Awards

Change Advocate of the Year

To recognise a changemaker organisation working towards efficient delivery of public services, policies and schemes.

Change Advocate of the Year
Thematic Awards

Swasthya Saviour Award

To recognise an organisation aspiring to improve value and facilities across the healthcare segment as well as providing access to healthcare to urban citizens.

Swasthya Saviour Award
Thematic Awards

City Suraksha Award

To recognise a local changemaker organisation working at the frontline to improve disaster management and response.

City Suraksha Award
Thematic Awards

Urban Finance Vigilante Award

For an organisation working towards ensuring adequate & transparent allocation and use of funds in urban municipal bodies.

Urban Finance Vigilante Award
Thematic Awards

WASH Warrior Award

To recognise an organisation-led idea that has made significant contributions towards improving Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene facilities in cities.

WASH Warrior Award
Thematic Awards

City Welfare Award

To recognise an organisation working towards maintaining public places like - Lakes, Parks, among others.

City Welfare Award
General Awards

The Lead Innovator of the Year

To recognise an organisation-led innovation & technology project which addresses specific and essential urban issues.

The Lead Innovator of the Year
General Awards

The Best Women-Led Initiative Award

To recognise an inspiring woman-led organisation which has done exceptional work to impact the lives of urban communities.

The Best Women-Led Initiative Award
General Awards

Best Youth-Led Changemaker: Engagement Award

To recognise a youth icon-led organisation that has engaged with communities in urban and local areas to create change through their new-age ideas.

Best Youth-Led Changemaker: Engagement Award
General Awards

The Social Edge Award

To recognise a champion organisation that has used social media to drive change during a humanitarian crisis.

The Social Edge Award
General Awards

Ecosystem Warrior

To recognise a sustainable organisation that has made strides towards saving our environment from different types of pollution & preserving air quality.

Ecosystem Warrior
General Awards

Local Data Mitr Award

To recognise an organisation using data points and evidence-driven approaches to solve civic issues and drive change in cities.

Local Data Mitr Award
General Awards

Inclusivity Champion Award

To recognise an organisation working to bring access to governance and resources for vulnerable groups in urban areas.

Inclusivity Champion Award
  • Urban Transport Solutions Award
    1/15
    Thematic Awards

    Urban Transport Solutions Award

    To recognise an organisation working to improve and constantly work on modes of transport on a local level as well as themes like road safety & crash support.

    Urban Transport Solutions Award
  • Swachta Warrior of the Year Award
    2/15
  • Change Advocate of the Year
    3/15
  • Swasthya Saviour Award
    4/15
  • City Suraksha Award
    5/15
  • Urban Finance Vigilante Award
    6/15
  • WASH Warrior Award
    7/15
  • City Welfare Award
    8/15
  • The Lead Innovator of the Year
    9/15
  • The Best Women-Led Initiative Award
    10/15
  • Best Youth-Led Changemaker: Engagement Award
    11/15
  • The Social Edge Award
    12/15
  • Ecosystem Warrior
    13/15
  • Local Data Mitr Award
    14/15
  • Inclusivity Champion Award
    15/15

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is this award for individuals or for organisations or both?

    These awards are only for organisations.

  • When do applications open?

  • Can I nominate an organisation I know?

  • What if I want to apply for more than one award?

  • When will the final winners be announced?

  • Who will be a part of the jury for this campaign?