CALL FOR ENTRIES
SIMA CHANGEMAKER AWARD
You’ve been inspired. You’ve taken action.
Now it’s time to celebrate your impact.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
SIMA CHANGEMAKER AWARD
You’ve been inspired. You’ve taken action.
Now it’s time to celebrate your impact.
Great stories don’t end when the credits roll. They inspire what happens next.
The annual SIMA Changemaker Award celebrates students, educators, and community leaders who have transformed SIMA Academy films into meaningful learning, leadership, and real-world impact.
WINNERS RECEIVE
GLOBAL RECOGNITION
Have your impact story celebrated across SIMA Academy’s international network, website, and social media channels.
LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE + ACCESS
Receive an official certificate to showcase on your CV, college applications, LinkedIn profile, or professional portfolio, plus 1-year access to SIMA Academy.
SPECIAL EDUCATOR PRIZE
One educator recipient will receive a $1,000 grant toward a GEEO Teacher Travel Program of their choice, supporting global learning and professional development.
Additional partner-supported prizes and opportunities may be announced.
The SIMA Changemaker Award recognizes outstanding impact in two categories:
Student & Community
Changemaker Award
For those turning inspiration into action.
From Film Clubs and student-led initiatives to community campaigns and SDG Challenges, this award celebrates students and community leaders who turn powerful stories into meaningful action and lasting impact.
Educator
Changemaker Award
For educators inspiring the next generation of changemakers.
From innovative classroom lessons to student-led projects and community engagement, this award celebrates educators who bring learning to life and inspire action beyond the screen.
How to Apply
You’ve done the work. Now tell us your story.
Applying is your opportunity to showcase how SIMA Academy films have inspired your work and the impact you’ve created. Applications are accepted year-round. Submit by November 30, to be considered for this year’s awards. Recipients are announced and notified in December.
SHARE YOUR INSPIRATION
Which SIMA Academy film inspired you?
SHOWCASE YOUR ACTION
What did you do to bring your ideas to life?
DEMONSTRATE YOUR IMPACT
What changed because of your work?
Meet Last Year’s Changemakers
Meet our past Changemaker Award recipients and discover how they’re inspiring change in their classrooms and communities.
Adelyn Chin
SIMA Educator Changemaker Award Winner
Bridging cultural traditions and climate education to inspire students to become environmental changemakers. Read Their Story ā
Gaurjan Sharma
SIMA Student Changemaker Award Winner
Transforming coffee waste into sustainable solutions that create meaningful community impact. Read Their Story ā
Syeda Munazza Bukhari
Educator Runner-up
Empowering girls through documentary storytelling, education, and opportunities to find their voices. Read Their Story ā
Akhil Konduri
Student Runner-up
Championing neurodiversity through inclusive technology education and accessible learning opportunities in Kuwait. Read Their Story ā
Impact stories from the field
From classrooms to communitiesāexplore stories, discover creative approaches, and see what’s possible from changemakers around the world.
Could you be our next SIMA Changemaker?
