The 2026 Meaningful Business 100 .
Nominations are now open for the 8th edition of the Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) award programme, which champions leaders combining profit and purpose. The extended deadline to submit applications is Friday 10th July.
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About the MB100 .
From social entrepreneurs and impact investors to corporate sustainability leaders, MB100 winners work across sectors, geographies, role types and SDGs, united by their dedication to tackling complex social and environmental issues.
Selected by an expert judging panel, winners gain exclusive access to a programme of support, from Meaningful Business as well as a range of industry-leading organisations, offering:
- Pro-bono services and capacity-building
- Partnership and investment opportunities
- Participation in a curated, interdisciplinary global network
- AI for Good resources and support
Our Judges .
Adam Elman
Director of Sustainability - EMEA, Google
Amanda Powell-Smith
CEO, Forster Communications
Andia Laura Chakava
Managing Partner, Afrishela Fund
Awo Ablo
President, Co-Impact
Benjamin Langer
Partner, Seedstars Capital
Carrie Scott
Director, Chief Social Impact Officers Council, The Conference Board
Daniel Nowack
Head of Social Innovation, World Economic Forum
Eden Getachew
Global Senior Advisor, Political Leadership – Tony Blair Institute
Florian Kemmerich
Founder & Chief Vocating Officer, Vocating.ai
Kimberly Gire
Chair, Centre for Global Equality
Ke-Vin Lim
Head, Group Innovation, City Developments Limited
Marie-Aimée de Dampierre
Chair, Hogan Lovells
Marisol Soltero
Head of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility, EMEA, Ericsson
Mary Johnstone-Louis
Senior Fellow in Management Practice, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Medea Nocentini
Founder, C3 & Senior Partner, Global Ventures
Melat Tekaligne
Senior Programme Officer, Gates Foundation
Michael Jacobs
Head of Social Innovation, IBM
Rohan Das
Vice President Sustainability & CSR, DBS Bank
Shudufhadzo Musida
Global Champion for Women and Girls, UN Population Fund
Stepfanie Cheong
VP Community Investment, Temasek
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See recent cohorts of MB100 winners
Guidelines for the application .
- You can submit the application for yourself, or on behalf of a leader
- We also accept recommendations and we will reach out to the referred leader to submit their full application
- This is a one stage process and we will contact applicants for any clarifications or additional information
- Applications are reviewed by an expert panel of judges and winners are announced on Tuesday 20th October 2026.
MB100 Criteria .
Each leader must have:
- Created positive, direct and intended impact aligned to one or more SDGs in the last 12 months
- Been the driving force behind the product, service or project that combines purpose and profit.
Judges are considering .
- Originality of the idea behind the product, service or project
- Longevity of the product, service or project
- Intersectionality – how successful is the product in creating impact across multiple SDGs?
- Localisation – is the product or service helping local communities take better control of their lives?
- Scalability of the product, service or project – is it replicable?
- Inclusion – is there a focus on representation of minority groups?
- Collaboration – has the leader made best use of the core competencies of different stakeholders, and encouraged them to work together?
- Affordability – what level of investment did the product or service require? (Low investment, high impact products or services will be favoured)
- Use of innovation and technology, including AI, to power the product, service or projects and deliver positive impact
- Is the leader a role model for, and champion of, meaningful business beyond their own company?
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MB100 Testimonials .
What I value most is the quality of the community and the openness of the conversations: it’s a space where you don’t just network, but you also have the opportunity to learn, reflect, and grow. It brings together founders and leaders who are asking the same questions about how to build responsibly, and creates room for honest, practical exchange.
We are very impressed with the thoughtfulness behind the MB100 initiative. It is also wonderful that they are keeping pace with the AI world through awareness programs and discussions on how to leverage AI for social impact.
