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Total public votes cast

This year, public voting reached a milestone we never imagined: over 30,000 votes. Each vote reflects a collective commitment to conscious leadership and responsible business in Bali. Together, the community has amplified the work of those shaping the island’s future—highlighting the importance of care, consistency, and long-term impact in protecting a place that continues to inspire the world.

Living Bridge Center

Sustainable Building
& Design of the Year

The award for Sustainable Building and Design goes to Living Bridge Co-Learning Center by Green School. Grown from living trees and shaped over time, the bridge is not just a structure but a living part of its environment. Built with traditional knowledge and a deep respect for nature, it shows how learning spaces can grow alongside the landscape, rather than leaving a mark on it.

HOTEL TUGU BALI

Cultural Integration
& Heritage of the Year

The award for Cultural Integration & Heritage of the Year goes to Hotel Tugu Bali. More than a hotel, it is a place where Indonesian history, art, and ritual are carefully preserved and shared. Through its collection of antiques, storytelling spaces, and respect for local traditions, Hotel Tugu keeps culture present and alive, allowing guests to experience Bali beyond the surface.

URBAN COMPOST

Exemplary Waste
Management of the Year

The award for Exemplary Waste Management of the Year goes to Urban Compost. By turning food waste into a valuable resource, Urban Compost is changing how Bali deals with what is usually thrown away. Through community education, clear systems, and consistent action, they make composting practical, accessible, and impactful—proving that real change often starts with the basics, done well.

BEGAWAN BIJI

Sustainable Culinary
Experience of the Year

The award for Sustainable Culinary Experience of the Year goes to Begawan Biji. In just over a year, they have created a dining experience deeply connected to the land, with ingredients grown on site or sourced from nearby farmers. Each meal reflects care, patience, and respect for natural cycles, inviting guests to slow down and reconnect with where food truly comes from.

TERRA WATER

Solution-Based
Supplier of the Year

The award for Solution-Based Supplier of the Year goes to Terra Water. By offering safe, refillable drinking water alternatives, Terra Water helps businesses reduce single-use plastic without compromising quality or convenience. Their practical approach supports hotels, restaurants, and communities across Bali in making better everyday choices that have a lasting environmental impact.

PEDULI LEARNING CENTER

Community Support
& Education Leader of the Year

The award for Community Support & Education Leader of the Year goes to Peduli Learning Center. Through free education, mentorship, and daily support for underprivileged children in Bali, Peduli creates real opportunities where they are most needed. Their work goes beyond the classroom, offering a safe space, encouragement, and long-term guidance—reminding us that education can be a powerful act of care and community.

SUNGAI WATCH

Biodiversity & Conservation Leader of the Year

The award for Biodiversity & Conservation Leader of the Year goes to Sungai Watch. Through hands-on river cleanups and practical waste solutions, Sungai Watch tackles plastic pollution at its source. Their work protects waterways, wildlife, and communities across Bali, while raising awareness around shared responsibility—showing that protecting biodiversity begins with action, persistence, and visibility.

CAPELLA UBUD

Sustainable
Hotel of the Year

The award for Sustainable Hotel of the Year goes to Capella Ubud. Set within the forest, the hotel balances luxury with care for its surroundings through thoughtful design, conservation efforts, and respect for local culture. Every detail reflects a commitment to preserving the landscape it inhabits, offering an experience where comfort and responsibility quietly coexist.

BAMBU INDAH

Sustainable Boutique
Stay of the Year

The award for Sustainable Boutique Stay of the Year goes to Bambu Indah. The experience blends quiet luxury with a strong respect for nature, offering beautifully crafted spaces set within lush surroundings. Thoughtful design, natural materials, and low-impact practices come together to show that comfort, elegance, and responsibility can exist side by side.

INDOSOLE

Sustainable
Brand of the Year

The award for Sustainable Brand of the Year goes to Indosole. By turning discarded tires into durable footwear, the brand gives new life to waste while supporting local craftsmanship. Practical, well-made, and built to last, Indosole shows that sustainability can be simple, functional, and part of everyday life.

MORINGA CAPSULES (TREELOGY)

Sustainable
Product of the Year

The award for Sustainable Product of the Year goes to Organic Moringa Capsules by Treelogy. By rethinking how supplements are made and packaged, Treelogy became the first brand to push for a change in Indonesia’s capsule regulations, replacing conventional options with plant-based alternatives. Using organically grown moringa and cleaner production standards, the product shows how innovation, persistence, and responsibility can shift an entire system—not just a category.

KEVALA x SARA HOWARD x SUNGAI WATCH

Collaborative
Impact of the Year

The award for Collaborative Impact of the Year goes to Kevala × Sara Howard × Sungai Watch. Made using consumer glass waste retrieved from Bali’s rivers, each carafe transforms discarded material into ceramics, offering a meaningful alternative to single-use plastic bottles in hospitality spaces. Bringing together craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and environmental action, this collaboration shows how shared effort can turn waste into lasting impact.

Ubud Writers & Readers FesT.

Impactful
Event of the Year

The award for Impactful Event of the Year goes to Ubud Writers & Readers Festival. By bringing voices from across Indonesia and around the world to Bali, the festival creates space for dialogue, ideas, and cultural exchange. Through literature, conversation, and community, it continues to play an important role in encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and connection—on the island and beyond.

Gary Bencheghib

Impact
Hero of the Year

The award for Impact Hero of the Year goes to Gary Bencheghib. Through his leadership at Sungai Watch, Gary has helped turn river pollution into a visible, shared responsibility. With persistence, transparency, and on-the-ground action, he has mobilised communities, businesses, and policymakers to protect Bali’s waterways—proving that one person’s commitment can spark real, measurable change.

Melati Wijsen

Changemaker
of the Year

The award for Changemaker of the Year goes to Melati Wijsen. From Bali to the global stage, Melati has used her voice to challenge systems, inspire action, and push for real accountability. Through her advocacy, speaking, and continued commitment to youth leadership, she reminds the world that change is not limited by age or place—and that bold ideas, when carried far enough, can influence policy, culture, and mindsets worldwide.

Aishah Fauzi

Sustainable Entrepreneur Woman of the Year

The award for Sustainable Entrepreneur Woman of the Year goes to Aishah Fauzi, founder of Nadi Nature Resort. Through her vision, she has created a place where hospitality supports nature, local communities, and mindful living. With a strong focus on land care, thoughtful design, and community involvement, Aishah shows how entrepreneurship can be led with intention—building a business that gives back as much as it receives.

WATERBOM BALI

Sustainable
Business of the Year

The award for Sustainable Business of the Year goes to Waterbom Bali. Known globally for its visitor experience, Waterbom has quietly built one of the most advanced sustainability systems in the region—from water recycling and energy efficiency to waste management and staff engagement. By embedding responsible practices into every layer of its operations, Waterbom shows how a large-scale business can lead with care, consistency, and long-term thinking while setting a strong example for the industry.

Eco-Mantra

The Punch
Recognition of the Year

The Punch Recognition of the Year goes to Eco-Mantra. This recognition is not based on public votes, but on impact observed over time. Beyond building a responsible business of their own, Eco-Mantra actively supports other businesses in understanding, measuring, and improving their sustainability practices. Through guidance, tools, and education, they help shift mindsets and standards across the industry—proving that real impact grows when knowledge is shared and leadership is collective.

Winners of The Punch
Sustainability Awards 2024

A look back at the changemakers who defined last year’s awards.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors and partners for their support in making The Punch Sustainability Awards Gala 2025 a resounding success. Their commitment to sustainability and positive change has played a crucial role in bringing together the brightest minds and organizations working towards a better future for Bali and beyond.

Thank you for your partnership, dedication, and belief in our shared vision for a more sustainable world. Your support continues to inspire and drive impactful change.