UN DAY BALTIMORE 2026
Celebrating Global Goals. Honoring Local Changemakers.
This United Nations Day, UNA-USA Baltimore is recognizing the individuals, organizations, and community leaders making a meaningful difference across Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
Through the Baltimore Impact Honors, we are celebrating local changemakers whose work advances the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
From education and economic opportunity to health, innovation, sustainability, equality, and community development, Baltimore is home to leaders whose impact deserves recognition.
Help us identify and celebrate those creating positive change in our communities.
Baltimore Has Changemakers.
It's Time We Recognize Them.
Nominations are open for individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and community initiatives whose work directly supports at least one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The Nomination Process
Four simple steps to help us recognize Baltimore's changemakers.
Identify a Changemaker
Think of an individual, nonprofit, business, or community initiative making a meaningful difference in Baltimore City or Baltimore County.
Connect to an SDG
Determine which of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals their work supports.
Submit Your Nomination
Complete the nomination form with details about their impact and alignment with the SDGs.
Recognition
Nominations are reviewed and selected changemakers are recognized through the Baltimore Impact Honors.
Advancing the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 SDGs are the world's blueprint for peace, prosperity, and sustainability by 2030. Hover each goal to learn more. UNA-USA Baltimore champions all 17 locally and globally.
🌟 Become an SDG Ambassador
Passionate about one or more of these global goals? We're looking for dedicated individuals to champion specific SDGs within the Baltimore community. Tell us your interests — we'll be in touch to explore how you can lead the change.
Help Us Recognize Baltimore's
Changemakers
Every nomination helps shine a light on the people and organizations building a better Baltimore. Submit yours today.