AMP National Awards for
Social Excellence 2026

Honouring NGOs & Changemakers Across India β€” Celebrating two decades of social impact, community transformation, and inclusive development.

Award Domains

Six Pillars of Social Excellence

Submit nominations across our carefully curated categories β€” each representing a vital dimension of India's social development ecosystem.

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Education

Recognising NGOs driving transformational change through access to quality education, scholarships, and skill development programmes.

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Employment & Livelihoods

Honouring organisations that create sustainable employment pathways and empower communities through vocational training and entrepreneurship.

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Humanitarian Assistance

Celebrating those providing critical relief, rehabilitation, and support to vulnerable populations during crises and disasters.

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Human Rights & Minority Issues

Recognising defenders of justice who advocate for the rights, dignity, and inclusion of marginalised and minority communities.

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Community & Social Development

Honouring grassroots level transformation through community-led development, health, sanitation, and social welfare initiatives.

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Environmental Sustainability

Celebrating organisations driving ecological responsibility and sustainable practices that protect India's natural heritage.

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Honoring Excellence

Award Categories & Selection Process

The AMP National Awards for Social Excellence recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of NGOs, institutions, partner organizations, and individual changemakers who are creating meaningful social impact across India.

How We Select

Through the collective efforts of the AMP NGO Connect Team, National Coordination Team (NCT), Zonal Heads, and State Leadership Teams, all nominations undergo a rigorous three-tier screening.

Tier 1: State Level

Preliminary screening and documentation verification by local leadership frameworks.

Tier 2: Zonal Level

Cross-regional metric mapping and active profiling validation checks.

Tier 3: National Level

Shortlisted recommendations evaluated by an eminent, independent national jury panel.

*To ensure a 100% fair, transparent, and merit-based ecosystem setup.

Official Categories

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Lifetime Achievement Award

Honoring senior stalwarts for lifelong dedicated welfare services.

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Best Organization of the Year

Recognizing national institutions driving structural transformation.

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Omar Farooque Khatani Award

A special memorial tribute honoring legacy-driven community impact.

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Partner of the Year Award

Celebrating collaborative excellence across global partner networks.

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State Awards for Excellence

Recognizing grassroots regional impact driving state-level transformation.

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Changemaker Award

Empowering individual social leaders and modern ground innovators.

"These awards serve as a platform to honor excellence, inspire social leadership, and strengthen the ecosystem working towards nation-building."

Why Apply

Unlock Transformative Benefits

Beyond the award itself, nominees and winners gain access to a world-class ecosystem of opportunities, networks, and resources.

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National Recognition

Be recognised as a leader in social impact at a prestigious national-level award ceremony attended by policymakers, philanthropists, and media.

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Networking Opportunities

Connect with 7000+ NGOs, corporates, government bodies, and international development organisations across India.

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Visibility & Credibility

Amplify your organisation's work through AMP's extensive media networks and digital platforms reaching millions of stakeholders.

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Collaboration Opportunities

Partner with leading corporates for CSR funding, and collaborate with other award-winning NGOs on transformative projects.

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E-Certificates

Receive official digital certificates of recognition that validate your organisation's commitment to social excellence.

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Knowledge Exchange

Participate in curated sessions, panel discussions, and workshops with India's leading social sector thought leaders.

Who Can Apply

Open to All Changemakers

Whether you're a grassroots community leader or an established foundation, AMP National Awards welcomes every organisation and individual driving meaningful social change.

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NGOs

Registered non-governmental organisations

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Trusts

Charitable and development trusts

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Societies

Registered societies & cooperatives

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Foundations

Private & public foundations

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Social Enterprises

Impact-driven social businesses

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Community Orgs

Community-based organisations

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Individual Changemakers

Exceptional social leaders

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Grassroots Leaders

Local champions of change

Evaluation Process

A Rigorous & Fair Process

Our four-stage evaluation ensures every nomination is assessed with integrity, transparency, and respect for the impactful work you do.

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Application

Submit your nomination through our secure online portal with all required documents and impact evidence.

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Screening

Our dedicated team reviews all submissions for completeness, eligibility criteria, and documentation accuracy.

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Jury Review

An independent panel of eminent social sector leaders, academics, and policy experts evaluates shortlisted nominations.

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Awards Recognition

Finalists are announced and winners celebrated at a prestigious ceremony attended by national leaders and dignitaries.

Our Impact

Numbers That Tell the Story of Social Change

Since 2007, AMP National Awards has built India's most trusted platform for recognising and amplifying grassroots social impact.

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Awards Timeline

Key Dates & Milestones

Mark your calendar β€” these are the critical dates for the AMP National Awards for Social Excellence 2026.

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Nominations Open

The nomination portal goes live. Organisations can submit their applications through our secure online platform.

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Submission Deadline

Last date to submit nominations. Ensure all supporting documents and impact metrics data are uploaded before midnight.

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Jury Evaluation

Our distinguished jury panel of sector experts reviews shortlisted nominations through a rigorous multi-round process.

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Awards Announcement

Winners announced at a grand ceremony in the presence of dignitaries, media, and India's leading social sector thought leaders.

Last Year's Overview

Last year, we received nominations from more than 2000+ NGOs across the country. 100 National & State Level NGOs were awarded with the Best NGO Awards, whereas 100 individuals were awarded with the Changemaker Awards. Lifetime Achievement Awards were also given to 5 exceptional individuals.

AMP’s National Awards, including the National Awards for Social Excellence 2025 and National Awards for Excellence in Education 2025, were presented to exceptional individuals and institutions from across the country for their contribution towards education, social development, and nation building.


Addresses by Eminent Dignitaries

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Chief Guest

Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, President – AIMPLB, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and appreciated AMP’s efforts in the field of education and community empowerment.

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Keynote Address

In his keynote address, Aamir Edresy, President – AMP, highlighted AMP’s journey and shared AMP’s ambitious 25-Year Roadmap focused on creating large-scale educational, economic, and social impact.

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Best Partner Award

Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, Chairman – Islamic Centre of India, Lucknow, whose institution received the Best Partner Award, appreciated AMP’s role in connecting professionals with society and strengthening collaborative initiatives.

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The event was attended by several eminent guests from across the country and was hosted by Farooq Siddiqui (Head – AMP National Coordination Team), along with Taher Faraz (Senior Chapter Team Member).

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Our Latest Video Highlights

Watch grand moments, exclusive speeches, and inspiring stories from our awards framework.

Chief Guest

Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani

President – AIMPLB, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

Keynote Speech

Aamir Edresy (President – AMP)

Shared AMP’s ambitious 25-Year Roadmap focused on creating large-scale educational and economic impact.

Partner Review

Maulana Khalid Rasheed

Chairman – Islamic Centre of India, Lucknow, appreciated AMP’s role in connecting professionals with society.

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Join thousands of NGOs and changemakers who have been recognised for their extraordinary contribution to India's social fabric. Nominations close on 23 July 2026.

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