Heart of Humanity Service Award
Eligibility Criteria for the Heart of Humanity Service Award
The Heart of Humanity Service Awards celebrate change makers who lead with compassion, integrity, and purpose. This page outlines service awards eligibility and nomination guidelines for individuals and organizations making a positive impact through humanitarian service, leadership, or innovation. Created to encourage community service recognition, these humanitarian awards honor those whose efforts uplift others and inspire lasting change. Learn how to nominate someone for the Heart of Humanity Service Awards and join us in celebrating the spirit of compassion in action.
Who Can Apply
If your work inspires empathy, inclusion, or positive transformation, you are eligible to apply. We welcome submissions from:
- Individuals and teams
- Nonprofit or community organizations
- Educators, journalists, filmmakers, podcasters, and creators
- Event organizers and social changemakers
Eligibility Overview
Publication Release Date:
Digital Works (articles, videos, podcasts): must have been released within the past three years.
Events and Physical Works (community projects, physical media): must have taken place or been published within the past three years.
Language
Submissions must be in English, or include an English translation.
Originality
Entries must be original and free from plagiarism. Reprints, duplicate editions, or previously awarded works are not eligible.
Eligible Categories
Each category represents a unique expression of heart-centered impact, honoring the countless ways people uplift the world. Whether through storytelling, teaching, organizing, or leading, these categories celebrate the creative power of compassion and the courage to serve humanity with love.
Awareness
Work that raises consciousness around social, environmental, or humanitarian causes.
Community Engagement
Initiatives that build belonging, inclusivity, and collaboration within communities.
Leadership
Efforts that inspire change through empathy, courage, and integrity.
Education
Programs, tools, or platforms advancing learning and emotional growth
Event
Events that gather people to inspire, educate, or mobilize for good.
Media
Creative works, such as film, video, journalism, or podcasts, that inform, inspire, and elevate humanity through storytelling.
Positive Impact
All submissions must reflect the award’s mission:
To uplift humanity by promoting empathy, understanding, and positive change through words, actions, and creativity.
Submission Format
Digital Works: Include direct links or access credentials within your application.
Events / Physical Works: Follow specific upload or documentation guidelines listed on the submission form.
Nomination Process
All nominations must be submitted through the official form accessed through the link below. Every nomination helps us celebrate the stories that move humanity forward.
Review Process
Every application is reviewed by the Heart of Humanity Board for:
- Demonstrated positive impact
- Authenticity and originality of work
- Alignment with our mission and values