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2026 Nominations Open  ·  Deadline: 31 October 2026

Submit a Nomination

Know someone whose work is quietly reshaping the world? Nominate them for ACCLAD recognition. Every submission is reviewed by our independent Global Council of Peers.

Who should be nominated?

ACCLAD recognises individuals — and in some cases institutions — whose contribution to humanity is measurable, lasting, and verified. We welcome nominations from every nation and sector.

2026 Submissions Close
31 October 2026
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Demonstrated Impact — The nominee's work must show measurable, real-world outcomes benefiting others.
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Integrity of Character — ACCLAD recognises achievement and character together. Both must meet our standard.
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Global Relevance — The nominee's work should carry significance beyond their immediate context.
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Verifiable Record — All claims must be substantiated. Our council conducts independent verification.
Also Nominating an Enabler?

Behind every honoured life is someone who made it possible. ACCLAD's Enablers programme recognises the coaches, parents, partners, and collaborators whose contribution made great achievement possible.

Learn about The Enablers →
Nominating an Institution?

Some of the world's most consequential achievements belong to organisations, not individuals. ACCLAD Institutions recognises companies, laboratories, and bodies as Honorees in their own right — for their own institutional achievement.

Learn about ACCLAD Institutions →
How to Submit

Send your nomination by email to the ACCLAD Nominations Secretariat. Please structure your email using the fields below — covering each point clearly. All nominations are treated with strict confidentiality and reviewed by our independent Global Council of Peers.

nominations@acclad.org
About the Nominee
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Full Name — For an individual: first name, last name, and title or honorific if applicable (e.g. Dr., Prof., H.E.). For an institution: its full legal or registered name.
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Nationality — Country or countries of origin.
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Current Role & Organisation — Their present position and the institution or body they represent.
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Nomination Category — One of: Governance & Public Service · Health & Medicine · Technology & Innovation · Arts & Culture · Business & Entrepreneurship · Education & Research · Climate & Environment · Sport & Human Performance.
Statement of Achievement
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Key Achievement — Describe the nominee's most significant contribution in no more than 250 words. Focus on measurable, real-world impact on their sector, community, or the world at large.
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Why ACCLAD? — In no more than 150 words, explain why this individual or institution deserves ACCLAD recognition and what makes their contribution distinctive.
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Supporting Evidence — Any links, publications, awards, verified records, or names of individuals who can substantiate the nominee's work.
Your Details
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Your Full Name — The name of the person submitting this nomination.
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Your Email Address — For correspondence from our Secretariat.
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Your Relationship to the Nominee — e.g. Colleague, civil society organisation, academic peer, or self-nomination.

All information provided is treated with strict confidentiality. Self-nominations are accepted. Our council conducts independent verification of all claims prior to consideration.

To nominate an Enabler — someone whose sustained contribution made an ACCLAD Honouree's achievement possible — use the same email address and indicate "Enabler Nomination" in your subject line. Learn about the Enablers programme →

To nominate an Institution — an organisation recognised as an ACCLAD Honoree in its own right for its institutional achievement — use the same email address and indicate "Institution Nomination" in your subject line. Learn about ACCLAD Institutions →