Emerging Practice in Social Impact Measurement 2026

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Thank you for entering the 2026 SIMNA Awards!

Emerging Practice in Social Impact Measurement

To be in the running for this award please complete and submit this application form. The questions relate to the judging criteria, so you are encouraged to complete all sections.

Eligibility

Organisations may apply multiple times. However, you may only be considered for one category in the 2026 SIMNA Awards for each project or initiative. This form is for the Emerging Practice in Social Impact Measurement Award.

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.

To stand out, strong submissions should demonstrate:

  • 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.

If you want to apply for a different award category, please click on the correct link on the Awards home page. If you have any questions about the categories, please contact SIMNA's Executive Officer, Laura Glynn, at laura@simna.com.au.

Supporting documents

In addition to the word limits, you may attach either:

  • a five-page document (A4, 10pt or equivalent) containing a logic model/theory of change, images, graphics, and supporting evidence; or
  • a five-minute video presentation.

Judges are only asked to review supporting information within these limits. Anything beyond that may not be considered.

Contact details

Must be an email address. This is the email address we will use for any updates about your entry.
Must be an Australian phone number. 

About your organisation / initiative

Response required.
How far progressed is your social impact measurement initiative?
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For example multiple sites, Australia wide.
Word count:
Must be no more than 300 words. This question isn't scored, it's here to give context on your work and your approach to social impact measurement. If you're shortlisted as a finalist, your response to this question will be used in Awards communications. Let us know if you'd like us to use alternative copy instead.

Judging process

The SIMNA Awards celebrate those that have undertaken high quality social impact measurement AND are using social impact measurement to improve decision-making.

Because of this, judging is conducted in two parts:

  1. Purpose and pitch – This considers the extent to which the social impact measurement work is outstanding in its specific category and the degree to which decision-making and the delivery of social outcomes is influenced by the results. 
  2. Application and quality – This considers the technical rigour which is evident in the project and the general application of the Principles of Social Value. 

Need inspiration or examples?

The Social Value International website includes supporting information for each Principle.

  • Visit the website
  • Expand the Principles
  • For each Principle, click 'Learn more'

Good luck!