Deadline: August 15, 2026
Applications are open for the STREETS Global Awards 2026. The STREETS Awards recognize outstanding social enterprises and initiatives with notable social impact in the global hospitality and tourism sector.
Open to hospitality and tourism social enterprises, mission-driven businesses, non-profits, and NGOs, emerging and early-stage to 5 years, these awards honor ventures demonstrating measurable social impact and sustainability, with a focus on youth development. More than just an award, STREETS offers a mentoring application process that helps changemakers strengthen their storytelling, clarify impact, and present transparent financials.
Awards
- Alan Spanier Impact Award for Emerging Hospitality & Tourism Initiatives: $5,000
- STREETS Social Enterprise Award for Hospitality & Tourism
- Winner: $10,000
- Honorable Mention: $2,500
- Alan Spanier Impact Award for Youth Development in Tourism
- Winner: $10,000
- Honorable Mention: $2,500
Eligibility
- Open to hospitality and tourism social enterprises, mission-driven businesses, non-profits, and NGOs, emerging and early-stage to 5 years.
- Applications may be from anywhere in the world.
Judging Criteria
- Mission & Social Impact – The organization’s objectives and impact, and how they are measured.
- Governance & Leadership – Legal governance structure, and leadership, including board or advisory composition.
- Program & Activities – The specific activities and services that are provided.
- Community Engagement & Communications – Partnerships, engagement, and communications.
- Budget & Financials – A Profit & Loss Budget indicating transparent financial planning, resource allocation, and sustainability.
Application
Applications into the 2026 STREETS Global Awards close 15 August, 2026.
For more information, visit STREETS Awards.
