Topical Talk Prize

Topical Talk Prize

Empowering children to solve the critical issues of their time.

The Leadership for Change Prize, in partnership with Rolex, helps students build the skills and confidence to tackle global challenges, guided by expert judges and leading thinkers.

Past projects have created real impact globally, from improving access to healthcare and education for women and girls to supporting sustainable local initiatives.

Polaroid photos of Leadership For Change Prize 2024 winners in their schools
Laptop showing the Leadership for Change Prize 2024 digital showcase

In 2024, over 350 projects from schools in 23 countries were submitted. Three winning teams received funding and mentorship to bring their projects to life.

Discover the digital showcase

In 2025, students became “news decoders” – they developed the critical-thinking, creative problem-solving and media-literacy skills to navigate fake news and polarisation.

Visit the 2025 Prize website