Five Categories. One Global Standard.
Each year, GACA honours extraordinary leaders across five distinguished categories.
Global Diplomatic Excellence Award
Honouring ambassadors and diplomats whose work strengthens international cooperation and advances peaceful global relations.
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Celebrating individuals or organisations delivering tangible humanitarian relief, rights advocacy, or wellbeing programmes at scale.
See eligibility →NominateLeadership & Governance Award
Recognising public-sector and civic leaders whose ethical, transparent governance has produced lasting institutional reform.
See eligibility →NominateCommunity Transformation Award
For grassroots changemakers turning local initiatives into models of sustainable community development.
See eligibility →NominateYouth Change-Maker Award
Spotlighting leaders aged 18–35 whose vision and action are shaping the next generation of global change.
See eligibility →NominatePublic Voting
Voting opens during the 1970 event season. Cast your vote for the nominees who inspire you most.
Past Winners Gallery
A growing legacy of honoured leaders, season after season.
The winners' gallery will be updated after each annual ceremony. Honourees from 1970 will appear here following the gala.