TTI Global Impact Awards

We reward the entrepreneurs building a better paradigm for our planet

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Since 2021, the TTI Global Impact Awards bring visibility to the entrepreneurs working tirelessly to improve the planet.

Each year, the winners across our 8 impact categories are selected through 10,000+ public votes and the input of our judges.

They were selected after more than 10,000 votes submitted by the public across the world and the votes of our panel of judges. The 2021 winners were announced on August 17th during our Metaverse Ceremony on the TTI Virtual Island.

Browse the winners here.

The “Oscars Ceremony” of Global Impact

In an immersive virtual environment, our ceremony brought together world-leading impact investors and the founders of global impact startups that are working tirelessly to create a better planet.

Get a recording of the awards ceremony here.

Awarding the most cutting-edge sustainability innovators

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The TTI Global Impact Awards give recognition to the most impactful innovators in sustainability and equality, worldwide.

At TTI, we see the transition towards sustainability and equality as a paradigm shift that is happening across all economic sectors and all regions in the world. Our award categories reflect this belief. The categories are also aligned with the TTI Working Groups, which are active inside our global community of private members.

Global Impact Awards Judges

Our panel of judges includes leading names in the global impact space. 

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Katharine Hayhoe

Climate Scientist

Energy & Environment Judge

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Nick Nash

Asia Partners Founder

Financial Services Judge

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Adesuwa O. Rhodes

Founder & CEO at Aruwa Capital Management

Diversity & Inclusion Judge

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Tony Verb

Co-founder at Carbonless Asia

Sustainable Cities & Real Estate

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Arizona Muse

Model and Sustainability Consultant

Food & Agriculture Judge

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Eva Yazhari

General Partner at Beyond Capital Ventures

Energy & Environment Judge

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Melissa Kang

Managing Partner at JI Capital Partners

Healthcare & Wellbeing Judge

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Melchior de Muralt

Co-founder of Blue Orchard

Food & Agriculture Judge

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Billy Zane

Award winning Hollywood actor

Media & Education Judge 

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Andrey Berdichevskiy

Head of the Future of Mobility at Deloitte

Energy & Environment Judge

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Milena Nikolova

Founding Principal at Therion Advisers

Financial Services Judge

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Fridtjof Berge

Co-founder and COO at Antler

Consumer & Retail Judge

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Dr Stephanie Kuku

Senior Advisor & Consultant - Health Tech

Healthcare & Wellbeing Judge

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Lauren Singer

Founder and CEO at Package Free

Consumer & Retail Judge

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Christine A.-Levar

Philanthropist and adventurer

Food & Agriculture Judge

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Crystal Lim-Lange

CEO at Forest Wolf

Media & Education Judge

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Assaad Razzouk

Renewable Energy Entrepreneur

Energy & Environment Judge

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Michal Klar

Future Food Now

Alternative Protein Judge

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Natalia Brzezinsky

Head of Strategy at Klarna 

Diversity & Inclusion Judge

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Esther An

Chief Sustainability Officer at CDL 

Sustainable Cities & Real Estate Judge

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Jason Lohe

Head of North America United Cities'

Sustainable Cities & Real Estate Judge

Awards Categories

Our awards give visibility to the most innovative sustainability-focused companies, from seed stage to series B, across these eight sectors:

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