TRUST BUILDERS.
SYSTEM SHIFTERS.
CLIMATE CATALYSTS.
The B Local NYC BEAM Awards Convivium will take place from 5:00-9:30PM on September 25 during Climate Week NYC 2025.
Here we'll celebrate bold initiatives, campaigns, brands, people and collaborations that drive real impact through purpose, equity, and sustainability outcomes.​ From neighborhood changemakers to global leaders, we're honoring those who are building a foundation for the future.
Whether you’re reimagining what’s possible in Queens, Kansas City, or Kigali, if your project advances trust and tangible impact, this is your moment.
THANK YOU TO OUR BEAM AWARDS CONVIVIUM PARTNERS
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Panel — Emergence of Possibilities: How Sustainability Inspires Growth
Even in today’s “never normal” world, possibilities abound. This panel brings together business leaders who will share stories of drive, challenges, mistakes, and triumphs—revealing how sustainability inspires growth and fuels positive change.
Panelists
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Helen Nwosu, former VP Social Impact, Prose
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Aman Singh, Director Global ESG & Sustainability Communications, Kenvue
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Kate Ogden, Head of Advocacy, Seventh Generation
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Camille Tagle, CoFounder & Creative Director, FABSCRAP INC
Moderator: Samuel Monnie, Co-CEO & Co-Founder, Purpose Hive
Co-sponsored by Purpose Hive
ABOUT THE BEAM AWARDS.
THREE AWARDS CATEGORIES.
ONE GLOBAL STAGE.
CATEGORY 1.
NYC
IMPACT
CATEGORTY 2.
NATIONAL
IMPACT
CATEGORY 3.
GLOBAL
IMPACT
For individuals and organizations based in the five boroughs or Greater NYC region with place-based initiatives.
For U.S.-based efforts driving systems change, regenerative models, and equity nationwide.
For initiatives outside the U.S. that demonstrate collaborative, scalable action across borders.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR...
We’re seeking recent projects (launched within the last 18 months) that align with at least one of the 8 Trust Drivers, connected by their compatibility with UN SDGs and the B Corp Certification Standards:
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Compass – Clear purpose & ethical direction
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Competency – Capability & measurable outcomes
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Culture – Inclusive and empowering practices
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Degrowth – Circular, regenerative systems
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Location – Deep local or community-rooted relevance
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Sustainability – Environmental responsibility
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Equity – Fairness, justice, and access
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Systems – Ecosystem-level or cross-sector approaches
Here, we celebrate action over aesthetics, co-creation over top-down, and outcomes over intentions. We do this using the Trust Drivers™ framework.
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Action over aesthetics
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Co-creation over top-down
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Outcomes over intentions
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
There will be winners recognized in each category (NYC, National, Global):
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Impact Mastery
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Gold
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Silver
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Bronze
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Honorable Mention
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Student or Individual Contributor
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Plus: We’ll recognize BEAMS of Change, people selected by the B Local NYC Board for their contributions to the world of business as a force for change.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submissions are now closed.
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WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
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Official Award
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Recognition at the BEAM Awards Convivium
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Media & community visibility through B Local NYC
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Speaking opportunities and a feature on the B Local NYC platform
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Connection to a growing network of changemakers
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*** RSVP HERE -AWARDS CELEBRATION ***
Climate Week NYC BEAM Awards Convivium
September 25, 2025
5:00PM - 9:30PM
ENTRY IS FREE.
IMPACT IS EVERYTHING.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
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Eligibility & Category
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Entry Type
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Region
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Trust Driver Selection
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Contact Details
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Program Details
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Launch Date
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Program Summary
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Program Elements
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Stakeholder or Community Collaboration
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Impact
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Investment & Resources
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Final Reflections
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Worthiness of Program
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Impact Report or Creative Asset Upload
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Nominate an Impact Superstar