On April 17, 2025, the First Award Ceremony for the finalists of the NextWave Awards 2025 International Prize will take place.
The award was created as an international symbol of recognition for individuals and teams who are driving the world forward. It connects business, the arts, education, and science, demonstrating how ideas are transformed into solutions that shape the future.
The mission of the award is to recognize and support outstanding achievements in business, the arts, education, and science; to inspire and unite the world through technological and creative innovation.
We celebrate excellence and innovation. We draw attention to ideas that create real value for society. We build a community of leaders who are ready to share their experience and support emerging talent. We foster dialogue between industries, cultures, and generations. We are shaping a new culture of recognition, where not only results matter, but also bold thinking, ethics, and social impact.
At the core of all the Award’s initiatives is our unwavering commitment to the principles of diversity, equality, accessibility, sustainable development, and inclusion.
NextWave Awards 2025 timeline:
Application submission deadline: April 8, 2025.
Shortlist formation deadline: April 10, 2025.
Expert Council voting deadline: April 12, 2025.