Trust Builders. System Shifters. Climate Catalysts.
In a time of uncertainty, we trust those who act.
The B Local NYC BEAM Awards is a global celebration spotlighting and championing work that bridges the trust gap—rooted in action, not just intention.
From neighborhood changemakers to global leaders, honorees will be announced during Climate Week NYC 2025, recognizing bold initiatives, campaigns, brands, people, and collaborations driving real impact through purpose, equity, and sustainability.
About Us
The BEAM Awards honor projects and people redefining what it means to use business as a force for good. Anchored in B Local NYC’s mission to connect purpose with performance, BEAM spotlights those transforming uncertainty into trust, and intention into measurable impact.
Whether you’re transforming one block or reshaping an entire system, your work belongs on this stage.
Three Groups, Eight Categories, One Global Stage
Groups
Wherever you build trust, there’s a place for your story.
NYC Impact
For individuals and organizations based in the five boroughs or Greater NYC region with place-based initiatives.
National Impact
For U.S.-based efforts driving systems change, regenerative models, and equity nationwide.
Global Impact
For initiatives outside the U.S. that demonstrate collaborative, scalable action across borders.
Categories
We’re spotlighting recent projects (launched after March 1, 2024) that align with at least one of our 8 Trust Drivers—our blueprint for ethical, effective, and equitable systems change.
Compass™
Clear purpose & ethical direction
Competency™
Capability & measurable outcomes
Culture™
Inclusive and empowering practices
Degrowth™
Circular, regenerative systems
Location™
Deep local or community-rooted relevance
Sustainability™
Environmental responsibility
Equity™
Fairness, justice, and access
Systems™
Ecosystem-level or cross-sector approaches
BEAMS of Change(for individuals and New Yorkers)
We Value
Action over aesthetics
Co-creation over top-down
Outcomes over intentions
Submit Your Program
The BEAM Awards honor projects and people redefining what it means to use business as a force for good. Anchored in B Local NYC’s mission to connect purpose with performance, BEAM spotlights those transforming uncertainty into trust, and intention into measurable impact.
Whether you’re transforming one block or reshaping an entire system, your work belongs on this stage.