The JCIM Sustainable Development Award is granted to sustainable projects conducted by Malaysian companies and organizations that advance any of the UN Sustainable Development Goal.  It is open for companies, government agencies and NGOs to compete.  The objective of the JCIM SDA is to raise awareness of UNSDG in the public and recognize companies/organizations that have organized projects that help advance these goals or implemented sustainable initiatives/focus in their business operations.  

There are 17 categories to compete for based on the UNSDG and the “Best of the Best Project” is granted to the most outstanding and sustainable project that helps to advance the most goals.