“We strive to build a strong economic base, the foundation and base of which is the Saudi human being.”King Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

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The King Khalid Award is intended to honor individuals, organizations, and private sector companies who take the lead in finding innovative solutions to complex social challenges and influencing others as a role model.

For more than a decade, the award monitored distinguished people and celebrated their excellence in the areas of corporate sustainability, nonprofit management, and social innovation within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This matter not only shed light on these initiatives, but also illuminated the path of change makers and the non-profit sector in transforming Saudi society for the better.

This award is one of a kind in the Middle East. It provides efficient and practical support to its candidates, enhances their organizational competencies and capabilities, and enables them to better serve their communities with sustainable solutions.

2023

Award

2024

Performance Improvement

2025

Award

2026

Capacity Building

2027

Award

2028

Capacity Building

The King Khalid Award is a platform to honor and accelerate constructive social change within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The winners are chosen by measuring their tangible positive impact, within the following areas:


Award branches

The award is given every two years to allow participants sufficient time to review and implement the development recommendations provided at the end of each cycle into practice. In addition, the award will invest in building the capabilities of the participants and developing their skills through the provision of rigorous training programs that are tailored to each segment. Relevance to the outputs and criteria of the Award.

 

Development Partners Award

We believe that everyone has the ability to change the world for the better. The King Khalid Award for Development Partners came to honor the people and groups that have been able through her work to make a tangible difference in the lives of people within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Applicants benefit from a review by the Evaluation Committee of their social initiatives and the opportunity to take part in performance development workshops. In addition, they’ll have the chance to enter the sustainability program that will contribute to the structuring, improvement, and expansion of their work and activities.

Businesses are assessed by their impact on society, sustainability, originality, and growth opportunities.

The winners are celebrated at the King Khalid Award ceremony, which is held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, where the winners receive financial awards.

To find out more and apply

 

Non-Profit Organizations Excellence Award

The King Khaled Award for Excellence for Nonprofits assesses the level of outstanding administrative performance of these organizations, which harnesses their performance in the best way to serve their societies and their mission.

The award aims to stimulate the administrative performance of non-profit organizations. It seeks to raise their efficiency in innovation and effectiveness. Additionally, it helps build a wide and diverse network of nonprofits devoted to creating impactful change.

Participants receive a free, comprehensive, and integrated review of their administrative performance by our team of experts,
In addition to obtaining a roadmap for future growth and development. participants have the chance to participate in capacity building program workshops to cultivate and develop their management expertise.

The award winners receive a financial reward, and they are celebrated in the prestigious King Khaled Award ceremony, which is held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

This area is open to all non-profit organizations registered with the National Center for Non-Profit Sector for a period of no less than three years.

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Sustainability Award

The King Khalid Sustainability Award honors the inspiring organizations that have made sustainability at the core of their business, and used them to open areas that have reflected economic growth.

The award recognizes organizations that have created a competitive advantage through the innovative use of sustainability in their business practices and businesses, and he has played that. An important role in stimulating social, economic and environmental development and progress in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Participants receive a comprehensive assessment of their organizations’ performance, and the extent to which their success is reflected in their actions is to meet social, environmental and economic challenges. The assessment points reflect global best practices, which are an objective, advanced analysis of the sustainability of each company, which can be used to drive continuous development.

The winners are celebrated at the King Khalid Award ceremony, which is held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

This field is open to all private and semi-private organizations operating within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, regardless of sector or industry.

To find out more and apply