ACT CHAMPIONS OF GOOD NOMINATIONS 2026

ACT Champions of Good 2026: Nominations Are Now Open

The ACT Responsible initiative Champions of Good returns for 2026, continuing its mission to recognize individuals who are using creativity as a force for good across brands, the communications industry, NGOs, and public movements.

A Tribute to Inspiring Changemakers

Part of the ACT Tributes presented every year during the Cannes Lions, the ACT Champions of Good are not traditional awards, but symbolic recognitions. They celebrate brave and committed individuals whose actions and ideas contribute to positive social and environmental change, amplifying their impact and inspiring others to follow.

Submit Your Nominations by May 11

Nominations for the 2026 edition are open to all and will close on May 11


Who Are the Champions of Good?

Champions of Good are described as “brave and bold personalities” who have helped improve the world through personal contributions or creative campaigns.

They come from diverse backgrounds and are recognized across categories such as:

  • Movement Makers
  • Non-Profit Leaders
  • Advertisers
  • Advertising Industry Professionals
  • Rising Stars

Past honorees include influential figures from activism, business, and the creative industries—demonstrating the wide-reaching impact of purpose-driven work.

Tributes to Champions of Good 25.

Kātene Durie-Doherty

Head of Māori Culture,
 Motion Sickness President,
 Designers Institute of New Zealand
Impact on a Region 2026

Ulrike Decoene

AXA, Group Chief Communications,Brand & Sustainability Officer
Brands 2026

Melanie Tobal

Founder & President 
of Publicitarias
Ad Industry 2026

Mirella von Lindenfels

Director at Communications Inc Limited & International Programme 
on the State of the Ocean
Public Movement 2026

Sherri Aldis

Director, UN Department of Global Communications, Western Europe
NGO/Institution 2026

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