DISHA EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2027
CATEGORY 09
Social Impact Project of the Year – Large

PURPOSE
Recognises a large-scale project that delivers measurable and sustainable benefit to communities or society.

ELIGIBILITY
Large social-impact projects, programmes or interventions delivered by NGOs, government, corporates, foundations, social enterprises or cross-sector partnerships.

EVIDENCE
Theory of change or impact logic; beneficiary baseline; scale; outcomes; independent/credible evidence; stakeholder/community participation; sustainability plan.

SCORING
30% Demonstrable social impact: Quantified and credible beneficiary/community outcomes.
20% Sustainability of benefits: Likelihood that outcomes endure beyond the project.
20% Project management excellence: Professional delivery, governance and risk management.
15% Community/stakeholder participation: Participation, inclusion and stakeholder ownership.
10% Scalability & replicability: Potential for broader use or adaptation.
5% Innovation: Distinctive approaches or solutions.

ROUTE
Open nomination
PROPOSED POST-SHORTLISTING FEE
₹10,000 plus applicable GST

Fees, calendar and geographic boundary await confirmation before launch. Initial nomination is free. General rules and category-specific eligibility both apply.
Contact: disha.awards@pmipunechapter.com

SUBMISSION RESOURCES
Award family: Social Impact & Sustainability
Editable presentation: DISHA_2027_Social_Impact_and_Sustainability_Template.pptx (15 slides)
Applicant guide: DISHA_2027_Applicant_Submission_Guide.pdf
Use alongside the written nomination, category evidence and declarations.
Check the published call and any finalist invitation for format, deadlines, fee or waiver terms and presentation timing.