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The People & Planet Prize

Celebrates powerful visual storytelling about your unique experiences with environmental and societal issues

Steward Leadership 25

Annual award that celebrates 25 solutions which demonstrate steward leadership excellence
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ANNUAL IMPACT PRIZE

The People
& Planet Prize

Celebrate powerful visual storytelling about your unique experiences with environmental and societal issues. Two exceptional video creators win $1,000 each, one focused on people, one on planet.

Apply Now View Winners

Applications close February 2026

Eligibility

Open Worldwide

Opens

October 2025

Deadline

February 2026

Winners

March 2026

Categories

Two lenses,
one mission

Choose the category that fits your story. You may enter one piece per category.

The People

For a piece that explores the lens of society and culture. Including justice, inequality, identity, community, or change-making. Tell us about the human forces shaping our world.

A crowd of photographers and filmmakers smiling together
$1,000 cash prize · Global promotion

The Planet

For a piece that explores environmental themes. Voicing issues such as climate change, sustainability, conservation, or the human-nature relationship and what it means for our future.

Aerial view of a river winding through dense green mangroves
$1,000 cash prize · Global promotion
Judging

What makes a
winning story

1

Relevance to Current Issues

Directly engages with real environmental or societal challenges happening today.

2

Clarity & Strength of Narrative

A compelling, well-structured argument or storytelling arc that holds the viewer.

3

Originality of Voice

A unique perspective, fresh angle, or distinctive visual style that stands apart.

4

Emotional or Intellectual Impact

Does it move us? Make us think differently? Motivate action? That's what wins.

Guidelines

Everything you need to know

Review all guidelines before submitting to ensure your entry qualifies.

Duration

Minimum 60 seconds, maximum 5 minutes. Videos outside these bounds are disqualified.

60s – 5min

File Format

Submit via a YouTube or Vimeo link. Aspect ratio preferred for social sharing.

YouTube / Vimeo

Subtitles

English subtitles required. Non-English content must include an English subtitle track.

Required

Copyright

Use copyright-free assets only. All rights and releases must be owned by you.

Clear rights

Cover Image

Provide a custom thumbnail for your video used in our promotional materials.

Required

AI Policy

Original work only. Not previously published or prepared with generative AI tools.

No AI generation

Genre

Documentary, experimental, monologue, journalistic, or any video storytelling style.

Open format

Eligibility

Open to creators aged 18+ worldwide. No submission fee at any stage.

Global · Free

Entry Limit

One piece per category. Maximum two entries per person across both categories.

Max 2 entries

Please see details terms and conditions here.

Submission Process

How It Works

No hidden barriers. Just your story and a few minutes to apply.

Sign Up & Profile

Create an account with your CV or LinkedIn URL and fill in your profile details.

Post Your Submission

Post to YouTube or Vimeo, submit the link here with cover image and subtitles.

Await Results

Winners announced March 2026 via email. Promoted globally on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please reach out to us.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers about the People & Planet Prize

Yes. You may submit one entry per category, a maximum of two total. Each is judged independently and you could potentially win in both.

No. Entry is completely free — there is no submission fee at any stage.

Only if they are copyright-free or you own the rights. Entries must be your original work, and all rights and releases for any assets you use must belong to you.

Your entry is reviewed by our judging panel against the published criteria. Winners are announced in March 2026 via email, and winning entries are featured on the winners page and promoted globally on LinkedIn and Instagram. Your video stays hosted on your own YouTube or Vimeo channel.

No. The $1,000 cash prize is awarded to the winner of each category. Honourable mentions are showcased on the winners page and promoted across our channels.

For any questions about the prize or your submission, email us at hello@stewardshipcommons.com.

Your story could
change everything

Join storytellers from around the world in shining a light on the issues that matter most. Submitting is free. Winning is $1,000.

Submit Your Video Explore Winners

ANNUAL IMPACT PRIZE

The People
& Planet Prize

Celebrate powerful visual storytelling about your unique experiences with environmental and societal issues. Two exceptional video creators win $1,000 each, one focused on people, one on planet.

Apply Now View Winners

Applications close February 2026

Eligibility

Open Worldwide

Opens

October 2025

Deadline

February 2026

Winners

March 2026

Categories

Two lenses,
one mission

Choose the category that fits your story. You may enter one piece per category.

The People

For a piece that explores the lens of society and culture. Including justice, inequality, identity, community, or change-making. Tell us about the human forces shaping our world.

A crowd of photographers and filmmakers smiling together
$1,000 cash prize · Global promotion

The Planet

For a piece that explores environmental themes. Voicing issues such as climate change, sustainability, conservation, or the human-nature relationship and what it means for our future.

Aerial view of a river winding through dense green mangroves
$1,000 cash prize · Global promotion
Judging

What makes a winning story

1

Relevance to
Current Issues

Directly engages with real environmental or societal challenges happening today.

2

Clarity & Strength of Narrative

A compelling, well-structured argument or storytelling arc that holds the viewer.

3

Originality of Voice

A unique perspective, fresh angle, or distinctive visual style that stands apart.

4

Emotional or Intellectual Impact

Does it move us? Make us think differently? Motivate action? That's what wins.

Guidelines

Everything you need to know

Review all guidelines before submitting to ensure your entry qualifies.

Duration

Minimum 60 seconds, maximum 5 minutes. Videos outside these bounds are disqualified.

60s – 5min

File Format

Submit via a YouTube or Vimeo link. Aspect ratio preferred for social sharing.

YouTube / Vimeo

Subtitles

English subtitles required. Non-English content must include an English subtitle track.

Required

Copyright

Use copyright-free assets only. All rights and releases must be owned by you.

Clear rights

Cover Image

Provide a custom thumbnail for your video used in our promotional materials.

Required

AI Policy

Original work only. Not previously published or prepared with generative AI tools.

No AI generation

Genre

Documentary, experimental, monologue, journalistic, or any video storytelling style.

Open format

Eligibility

Open to creators aged 18+ worldwide. No submission fee at any stage.

Global · Free

Entry Limit

One piece per category. Maximum two entries per person across both categories.

Max 2 entries
Submission Process

How It Works

No hidden barriers. Just your story and a few minutes to apply.

Sign Up & Profile

Create an account with your CV or LinkedIn URL and fill in your profile details.

Post Your Submission

Post to YouTube or Vimeo, submit the link here with cover image and subtitles.

Await Results

Winners announced March 2026 via email. Promoted globally on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please reach out to us.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers about the People & Planet Prize

Yes. You may submit one entry per category, a maximum of two total. Each is judged independently and you could potentially win in both.

No. Entry is completely free — there is no submission fee at any stage.

Only if they are copyright-free or you own the rights. Entries must be your original work, and all rights and releases for any assets you use must belong to you.

Your entry is reviewed by our judging panel against the published criteria. Winners are announced in March 2026 via email, and winning entries are featured on the winners page and promoted globally on LinkedIn and Instagram. Your video stays hosted on your own YouTube or Vimeo channel.

No. The $1,000 cash prize is awarded to the winner of each category. Honourable mentions are showcased on the winners page and promoted across our channels.

For any questions about the prize or your submission, email us at hello@stewardshipcommons.com.

Your story could
change everything

Join storytellers from around the world in shining a light on the issues that matter most. Submitting is free. Winning is $1,000.

Submit Your Video Explore Winners