The platform intends to amplify GOOD work besides public recognition through a gala amidst industry peers, policymakers, and sustainability aficionados at large. The most challenging problems cannot be solved by the government and nonprofits alone. Hence, acknowledging a community of leaders that use business as a force for good is an essential part of सबेरा SABERA™.
Award winners are finalised, as per the evaluation criteria for the respective Categories, by the Jury Board of eminent leaders. The Jury board represents various sectors of society and evaluates entries through a robust & transparent multi-tier process, including internal checks, external verification, pre-screener evaluation, and then the final Grand jury round. The awardees are then recognised at a gala event, and their work is highlighted through various traditional & social media platforms. A repository of ‘Do-Gooders’ is also maintained through the yearly Awardees list on the site. Networking and collaboration are encouraged at the summit preceding the awards.
There are 4 main categories under which the awards are given, namely A Initiative, B Entity, C Individual, and D Responsible Business, with a total of 16 subcategories. There are NO FEES for Category C, i.e. Individual Awards. An entry fee is applicable for Category A, B & D. To encourage smaller enterprises, the fee is further subsidised or completely waived according to the size of the organisation. Refer to Rules and Regulations.
सबेरा SABERA’s annual event will be held in December, with the Jury board meeting in November, preceded by a month-long pre-screening process. There are 4 main categories under which awards will be given, namely A Initiative, B Entity, C Individual, and D Responsible Business, with a total of 16 subcategories. SABERA’s external consultant research data highlights the top 50 Responsible Businesses and the top 50 Promising Responsible Businesses in the country, based on ESG metrics for the Responsible Business Awards, though businesses can self-nominate- all will need to submit criteria-based information and go through the grand jury evaluation. There is NO FEE for Category C i.e. Individual Awards. An entry fee applies to Categories A & B. To encourage smaller enterprises, the fee is further subsidised or completely waived depending on the organisation’s size. There are 3 slabs based on the top-line revenues: above 5 crores, below 5 crores, and 40 lakhs. The entry fees are WAIVED for organisations with a top line of below 40 lakhs. It is subsidised for the topline of below 5 crores, and early-bird discounts are offered on all early submissions. For details on the fee structure and availability, early discounts for 2026 are outlined in the Rule & Regulations.
The platform is conscious of the partners it gets on board and, as a principle, avoids liquor, tobacco, and gambling companies.
