DIHAD Humanthropy Awards

About

Established on the belief that every effort to alleviate human suffering and promote the well-being of communities deserves recognition, Humanthropy Awards is driven by a passion for social impact and a commitment to recognizing those who selflessly dedicate themselves to the betterment of humanity.
The Humanthropy Awards aims to honor and amplify the stories of humanitarians who have made significant strides in humanitarian and philanthropy and
demonstrated exceptional compassion, resilience, and innovation in addressing pressing humanitarian challenges. By highlighting their achievements, we strive to inspire others to join the global movement towards a more compassionate and equitable world.

Mission

Mission

The Humanthropy Awards recognizes global humanitarian individuals and organisations that embody compassion and dedication in tackling humanitarian challenges, inspiring positive change, and fostering a more equitable world.

vision

Vision

We envision a future where the Humanthropy Awards celebrates and supports the transformative efforts of humanitarians, catalysing a world defined by compassion, solidarity, and tangible progress toward a brighter future for all.

Categories

  • #
    Award Name
    Nomination Type
    Description
  • 1
    Humanthropy Corporate Social Responsibility Award
    Organisation
    Awarded for displaying exceptional commitment to corporate social responsibility during the 2025 calendar year.
  • 2
    Humanthropy Emerging Humanitarian Leader Award
    Individual
    Recognizes outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving change and sustainability for the next generation in the humanitarian field during the 2025 calendar year. Eligible nominees must be between the ages of 18 and 30.
  • 3
    Humanthropy Financial Impact Award
    Organisation
    For leveraging innovative financial solutions to drive humanitarian impact by developing or enhancing financial models and mechanisms to provide significant support to vulnerable communities in need.
  • 4
    Humanthropy Global Peacebuilding Award
    Individual/Organisation
    Aims to recognize extraordinary leadership and actions that have made a profound and lasting contribution to humanitarian action, particularly in promoting peace, reconciliation, and positive global change in crisis situations.
  • 5
    Humanthropy Personality of the Year Award
    Individual
    For demonstrating outstanding philanthropic contributions and unwavering support and commitment to the humanitarian field during the 2025 calendar year.
  • 6
    Humanthropy Philanthropic Award
    Individual/Organisation
    To recognize the demonstration of outstanding philanthropic contributions and unwavering support and commitment to the humanitarian field during the 2025 calendar year.
  • 7
    Humanthropy SDG Impact Award
    Organisation
    To highlight an organisation whose actions and/or services accelerated the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals during the 2025 calendar year.
  • 8
    Humanthropy Spotlight Award
    Individual
    For a behind-the-scenes humanitarian whose invaluable contributions have been instrumental in the success of humanitarian missions, initiatives, or projects.
  • 9
    Humanthropy Supply Chain Excellence Award
    Organisation
    For demonstrating and/or implemented initiatives that significantly improved the effectiveness of the humanitarian supply chain.
  • 10
    Humanthropy Sustainability Award
    Individual/Organisation
    Honoring efforts that have demonstrated a great positive impact on society and has showcased innovative solutions, sustainability, and resilience.
  • 11
    Humanthropy Unity in Diversity Award
    Individual
    For demonstrating significant strides in uniting communities, fostered global cooperation through humanitarian action, and leading transformative efforts in bridging cultural diversity.
  • 12
    Humanthropy Visionary Award
    Individual/Organisation
    Awarded in honor of pioneering and/or implementing futuristic initiatives that have provided significant insights to improve the effectiveness of the humanitarian field.

Awarded for displaying exceptional commitment to corporate social responsibility during the 2025 calendar year.

Recognizes outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in driving change and sustainability for the next generation in the humanitarian field during the 2025 calendar year. Eligible nominees must be between the ages of 18 and 30.

For leveraging innovative financial solutions to drive humanitarian impact by developing or enhancing financial models and mechanisms to provide significant support to vulnerable communities in need.

Aims to recognize extraordinary leadership and actions that have made a profound and lasting contribution to humanitarian action, particularly in promoting peace, reconciliation, and positive global change in crisis situations.

For demonstrating outstanding philanthropic contributions and unwavering support and commitment to the humanitarian field during the 2025 calendar year.

To recognize the demonstration of outstanding philanthropic contributions and unwavering support and commitment to the humanitarian field during the 2025 calendar year.

To highlight an organisation whose actions and/or services accelerated the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals during the 2025 calendar year.

For a behind-the-scenes humanitarian whose invaluable contributions have been instrumental in the success of humanitarian missions, initiatives, or projects.

For demonstrating and/or implemented initiatives that significantly improved the effectiveness of the humanitarian supply chain.

Honoring efforts that have demonstrated a great positive impact on society and has showcased innovative solutions, sustainability, and resilience.

For demonstrating significant strides in uniting communities, fostered global cooperation through humanitarian action, and leading transformative efforts in bridging cultural diversity.

Awarded in honor of pioneering and/or implementing futuristic initiatives that have provided significant insights to improve the effectiveness of the humanitarian field.

Selection Process

The selection process involves a comprehensive evaluation conducted by the Humanthropy Awards Selection Committee. Each nominee and their submitted information are assessed based on a set of criteria, including but not limited to relevance to humanitarian objectives, measurable impact, innovation, sustainability, and dedication to bridging humanitarian gaps. The committee ensures that nominees embody the values of excellence, collaboration, and transformative impact in the humanitarian field.

Details about the selection process, including sensitive information regarding nominees, finalists and winners, will be treated as strictly confidential. This information will not be disclosed to the other applicants or the public.

Timeline

Nominations

Feb 2026 – 19 June 2026

Evaluation & Shortlisting

20 June – 10 July 2026

Shortlisted Finalists Announcement

20 July 2026

Voting for Winner Selection

20 July – 10 August 2026

Award Ceremony & Winners Announcement

25 Aug 2026

Head Office

INDEX Holding HQ, Road D-62 , Opposite
Nad Al Hamar, Dubai, UAE P.O. Box 13636