Cities, municipalities, and counties play a pivotal role in sustainable development, as they oversee  communities. Using the SDGs as a guide, these groups can foster long-term sustainability by focusing on resource conservation, mobility, health, and infrastructure to enhance quality of life. Sustainable cities are future-ready, resilient, and inclusive. Key strategies include efficient land use, low resource consumption, and robust climate protection efforts to reduce environmental impact. 

Youth are the future - driving change with their creativity and passion. Educational initiatives, projects, and organizations that empower youth to actively contribute to sustainable development are especially encouraged to apply. The award recognizes projects focused on areas such as environmental protection, climate change, social justice, health, and education. This includes initiatives that highlight transfer of knowledge and skills, fostering awareness and responsibility, and encouraging youth participation in concrete actions towards achieving the SDGs. This category is open to schools, universities, youth organizations, educational initiatives, sponsors, and others committed to advancing the 2030 Agenda's goals.