The SDGs Awards, recognizing Czech projects for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, were created in 2017 as a tool to engage with global challenges. The SDGs, which were adopted by UN member states in 2015, did not have relevant channels in the Czech Republic until the creation of the Awards.

Given the interconnectedness of key actors, they demonstrate the importance of collaboration across sectors. The tradition of the Awards was established by the Association for Corporate Responsibility, which has thus connected national sponsors of the SDGs agenda with the business environment. Partners include CzDA, MFA, MoE and, on behalf of business, Unilever, Hello bank! or Google, with significant media support from Forbes and DVTV and other experts.

During its five-year tradition, the SDGs Awards have contributed to mobilizing public support in the implementation of the SDGs, while helping to achieve international commitments. They are not only an award, but also a comprehensive annual programme that deepens awareness and competence in the field of SDGs and global development cooperation in the Czech Republic and abroad, and are a proven tool for raising awareness.