The National Game Changer Awards
Recognising the organisations and partnerships raising the bar on social performance in Australia.
Every year, the National Game Changer Awards shine a national spotlight on the businesses, government agencies and social enterprises proving that purpose and performance go hand in hand. From bold procurement partnerships to social enterprises leading the way in their communities, these are the stories that move the whole sector forward.
Impact Partnership of 2025: Acciona x Navaroo
Why should you enter?
National recognition
Be recognised by Australia's leading industry body for social enterprise and social performance.
A place in the Hall of Fame
Winners join a growing community of organisations recognised as leaders in the business-for-good movement.
Proof of progress
The submission process itself is a valuable opportunity to reflect on, document and articulate the work you've done, and where you're heading.
Three awards. One movement.
The Game Changer Awards recognise excellence across the full ecosystem: partnerships, pioneers and businesses leading on social performance.
Social Impact Partnership of the Year
For certified social enterprises + business or government members
Recognising collaborations that unlocked real opportunity and delivered measurable social or environmental impact. Open to partnerships where both parties are Social Traders members (or become members before winners are announced).
Social Enterprise Social Performance Pioneer
For certified social enterprises
Awarded to a certified social enterprise excelling in one or more social performance pillars: your people, your suppliers, your customers, your communities. This is about depth of impact, not breadth.
Business Excellence in Social Performance
For business and government members
Recognising the changes organisations implement to improve their social performance year on year. We value progress over perfection, and we want to see the work you're doing across your people, suppliers, customers and communities.
Business for Good Game Changer 2025: Nicole Donnison, Icon Group
Frequently asked questions
- Submissions open: Monday 13 April
- Submissions close: Friday 19 June, 5:00pm AEST
- Finalists announced: Monday 24 August
- Awards ceremony: Tuesday 20 October at Convene, Brisbane
Anyone can enter, but to win, all parties involved must be a Social Traders member or certified social enterprise, or become one before winners are announced. Get in touch at info@socialtraders.com.au to find out more.
Entries are scored by an internal judging panel against each submission criteria, then shortlisted and reviewed by external judges. Winners are selected based on the most compelling and impactful responses. Full judging criteria are available on each category page.
Yes. Sponsoring the Awards does not exclude you from entering. The judging process is kept confidential and has a robust internal and external review process to protect integrity.
We encourage it. An unedited jpg or png works perfectly, a smartphone team photo is absolutely fine.
The official closing date is Friday 19 June, 5:00pm AEST. Entries after the final deadline will not be considered.
Reach out to your Social Traders account manager, or email us at info@socialtraders.com.au.
That's fine, just make sure it's clear what role each party played, and that all parties have consented to the submission. One organisation submits on behalf of the group.
Here! Download the terms and conditions
They're also part of the form for every award nomination, just before 'Submit'
The Game Changer Hall of Fame
Every winner represents a milestone in Australia's social performance story. Meet the organisations and partnerships that have set the standard and shaped what's possible.
2025 Game Changer award winners