Emerging Practice in Social Impact Measurement
About the Emerging Practice Award
To stand out , strong submissions should demonstrate
The Emerging Practice Award is designed for organisations or initiatives that are early in their impact measurement journey. It recognises progress rather than perfection, encouraging participation from smaller or newer organisations and initiatives and supporting overall sector uplift by celebrating those demonstrating strong foundations, rapid improvement, and a clear commitment to building future capability.
A clear, early-stage impact measurement plan or framework
Evidence of rapid improvement in practices
A commitment to capability building within the team or organisation
Practical use of data to inform decisions
A realistic scope aligned with current organisational capacity
Application of the Principles of Social Value
Plans in place for transparent reporting, including actively sharing limitations and learnings.