• Applications must be submitted online
• Organisations unable to submit online may email to corporate_relation@sewabridge.com. We will provide the offline document to complete the application.
• Applicants may apply to one, two, or all three categories using a single organisation profile, with category-specific data submitted separately for each.
• All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM IST on 24th July 2026. Late entries will not be considered except with prior written approval from the Sewa Tales Awards Committee.
• The SEWA TALES: ICVS Awards 2026 do not have any participation fees.
• Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for a brief verification call before the final jury decision.

Applicable to all categories:

• The organisation must have run a structured employee volunteering program during the assessment period (April 2025 – March 2026).
• Organizations must have engaged at least 100 unique employee volunteers, contributed 500 volunteer hours, and reached a minimum of 500 beneficiaries during the assessment period (April 2025 – March 2026).
• Open to corporates operating in India.
• Volunteering activities must be employee-led or employee-participated, not purely CSR funding without employee involvement.
• Applicant must provide verifiable data and documentation to support all claims made in the application.
• Self-nominations and third-party nominations are both accepted, subject to company confirmation.
• The organisation must not have any pending legal or regulatory action that conflicts with the spirit of the award.
• Sewa Tales reserves the right to verify submitted data and disqualify entries found to be inaccurate or unsubstantiated.

Jury Members

From CSR leaders and corporate responsibility professionals to sustainability experts and social impact practitioners, 𝗜𝗖𝗩𝗦 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 brings together a distinguished jury with deep experience across corporate volunteering, employee engagement, and measurable social impact.
Our jury members will bring credibility, sector knowledge, and thoughtful evaluation to recognize organizations that are strengthening volunteering culture and creating meaningful community impact.