Sustainability Impact Award 2026

Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance

WHAT IS THE AWARD ABOUT

The Frankfurt School Sustainability Impact Award recognises and celebrates outstanding alumni of the Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance (MLSF) who have created tangible and measurable impact after completing the programme.

The award reflects Frankfurt School’s commitment to responsible leadership, sustainable finance innovation, and impact-driven education.

WHO CAN APPLY

The Sustainability Impact Award is exclusively open to alumni of Frankfurt School’s Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
  1. Graduates of the Master of Leadership in Sustainable Finance (MLSF)
  2. Applications may be submitted as self-nominations or third-party nominations
  3. Demonstrated measurable and verifiable impact within their organisation, industry, community, region, or country

Scope of Impact

Eligible initiatives may address, but are not limited to:

  • Financial inclusion and social impact
  • Climate impact and emissions reduction
  • Green and sustainable finance solutions
  • Sustainable finance innovation
  • Organisational transformation and leadership
  • Policy, regulation, and advocacy
  • Education, awareness, and financial literacy
  • Impact measurement and sustainability reporting

The impact may be organisational, local, national, or international in scope.

Wide-angle photo of wind turbines in an open field promoting sustainability.

Application and Selection Process

Step
01

Apply

Self application or nomination
Step
02

Descirption and Documentation

Provide project descripion and measurable results
Step
03

Evaluation

Evaluation on Impact and Measurability (Demonstrable social, environmental, economic, or governance outcomes) and Innovation and Leadership (Originality, initiative, and leadership demonstrated)
Step
04

Jury and Voting

The award is evaluated by a jury composed and via public voting (LinkedIn)

Award and Recognition

  1. Visibility and Professional Recognition: Winners receive recognition across Frankfurt School communication channels including Newsletter, Social Media, Website, and Reports.
  2. Project Presentation: The winner will be invited to present the initiative to current MLSF Students.
  3. Badge and Certificate
  4. Free seat for a FS Executive Programme of choice

Application

MLSF Impact Award Application

Application is open until June 30, 2026
Only one application per participant

Application

MLSF Impact Award Application

Application is open until June 30, 2026
Only one application per participant

Contact Us

Laura Stender | Senior Programme Manager
Laura Stender