Global Branch Awards

The Global Branch Awards are a global stage to celebrate the branches that go above and beyond — driving innovation, building community, and leading the way in the social consulting space.  We believe that excellence is contagious and when we spotlight outstanding branches we raise the bar across 180DC. This is your branch’s moment to shine. Gain global recognition, inspire your peers, and cement your place as a leader in the world’s largest social impact consulting network.

The awards feature four categories

1

Best Branch Awards

Awarded to the branches that delivered the most impact for its clients, members, and the 180DC community by skillfully applying & improving best practices.

2

180DC Community Award

Awarded to the branches that have consistently delivered significant value to our global community in the past year through their engagement with the Global Leadership Team or other branches.

3

Best New Branch Award

Honors branches founded on or after July 2023 that have quickly and skillfully established smooth and robust operations in a short time.

4

Sustainability Initiatives Award

Awarded to branches that have taken proactive steps to improve their environmental and social impact by implementing special initiatives that promote sustainability in their operations and project delivery.

Tentative Timeline and Evaluation Criteria for the Global Branch Awards 2025

Evaluation Criteria for the Global Branch Awards

The applications are evaluated across the following criteria:

• Project and Client Experience
• Student and Consultant Experience
• Branch Strategy & Performance
• Strategic Outlook and Operational Efficiency
• Community Engagement
• Sustainability
• Presentation Skills

Timeline

June 8 - Applications open  

August 17 – Applications close 

September 7 – Round 1 results announced

September 21 – Round 2 submission deadline

October 5 – Round 2 results announced 

 October 26 – Round 3 results announced

 November 16 – Final round

November 23 – Winners announced






"We are excited to have been recognized as the ‘Best Branch (Runner-up)’ and recipient of the ‘Sustainability Award.’ We launched the 180DC Academy and the Research Repository Project to enhance skill development and knowledge-sharing among our consultants. Revenue from these endeavours allowed us to reinvest in our consultants.”


~ from the Universitas Gadjah Mada - Winner of the ‘Best Branch (Runner-up)’ and the ‘Sustainability Award’.



Information &  Useful Materials 

Checklist to prepare for the Global Branch Awards - accessible here.
General FAQs on the Awards - accessible here.
Info Deck on the 2025 edition - coming soon.
Hall of fame with all our previous winners - accessible here.
Tools & Insights from Past Editions: Take a look at our 2023 and 2022 editions of the Global Awards here! - 2023, 2022



Participation: Who? How? Why?

Who is eligible to apply?

Any and all active 180DC branches are eligible to participate in the Global Awards.

How can I take part?

The applications for the annual Global Branch Awards will open in June of each year and will conclude by December of the same year. Each 180DC branch will receive a formal email inviting them to participate in the Global Branch Awards. To apply, each branch is required to fill a short form with details covering their performance in the previous year, for which more details will be shared directly via email.

What’s in store for the winners?

Below is an indicative and tentative list of prizes, please note that we’ll be announcing a full list as we get closer to the launch!

• Cash prizes (total pool will be announced soon!)
• L&D perks (including access to platforms like CaseBasix)
• Fast-tracked recruitment for the Global Leadership Team at 180DC*
• Priority access to the Future Leaders Program 2025-26*
• GLT sourced projects in the following calendar year*
• Trophies & medals 

* (Ts & Cs applicable)

Contact Us

Have questions about the Global Branch Awards? We're here to help!                
For general queries, reach out to us at global.programs@180dc.org
Interested in partnership opportunities with the Global Branch Awards, please feel free to drop an expression of interest at global.programs@180dc.org