GLOBAL – December 2025 – Aeton Lim, MSID-AD has been conferred Icons of Change International Award for Strategic Foresight And Innovation Leadership in recognition of exemplary leadership, innovation, and transformative contributions toward advancing United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. The award was presented in global observance of Human Rights Day.
On Human Rights Day, during the United Nations International Year of Peace and Trust, the Icons of Change International Awards 2025 convened a worldwide community of leaders, professionals, institutions, innovators, and advocates united by a shared commitment to protecting human dignity and advancing sustainable development. This global observance reaffirmed a powerful truth: peace is not sustained by intention alone—it is built through justice, ethical leadership, and collective action.
This year’s Awards honored an extraordinary and diverse cohort of changemakers whose work spans humanitarian protection, peacebuilding, digital integrity, gender equality, environmental resilience, inclusive economic growth, and innovation aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Many of these efforts take place quietly and consistently—often beyond headlines—yet their impact is deeply felt within communities, institutions, and systems that shape lives.
Beyond celebration, the Icons of Change International Awards serve as a platform for continuity—amplifying voices, documenting impact, developing cross-sector collaboration, and inspiring others to step forward as contributors to sustainable development. The recognition extends into ongoing engagement through storytelling, dialogue, and collective action that continues well beyond the ceremony itself.
Icons of Change
The Icons of Change initiative is a distinguished global recognition platform that honors extraordinary Changemakers. By shining a light on these remarkable Changemakers, Icons of Change provides an international stage where achievements are not only celebrated but also amplified by contribution to the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2030 agenda). It encourages others to adopt bold, inclusive, and future-ready solutions.
Icons of Change affirms that Changemakers are not defined solely by their accomplishments. They are defined by their courage to challenge the status quo, their dedication to uplifting others, and their determination to shape a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future for generations to come.
About Aeton Lim
Aeton Lim, MSID-AD is a recognized leader in the insights industry, known for his expertise in strategic analytics, innovation consulting, and thought leadership. A GreenBook Future List Honoree and a recipient of the NielsenIQ Top Contributor Award for Thought Leadership, Aeton is dedicated to leveraging data and strategic thinking to create impactful solutions for businesses governance and society. He is also passionate about mentoring future leaders and advising non-profit initiatives.
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