Awards & Recognition
We never set out to win awards—but it turns out, thoughtful choices stand out. Here’s a look at the acknowledgements we’ve picked up along the way.
Positive Luxury award for Fashion brand of the year 2025
The Positive Luxury Awards celebrate brands that demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, innovation and positive impact within the luxury industry, so we're thrilled to have been recognised by them.
Circular Business Innovation Award for the Rubbish Socks initiative
Half a tonne of textile waste is sent to landfill every five minutes in New Zealand. This award sets out to address that, recognising circular initiatives which divert this waste from landfill. So we were delighted to win the top prize for our Rubbish Socks, which do just that.
The Global Conscious Brand Award by Consider Beyond
The ConsiderBeyond platform recognises brands that go above and beyond in their commitment to being ethical, environmentally, and socially responsible. Being an awarded brand is a fantastic reminder to keep pushing for better outcomes and lower impact on the planet.
Finalist for Brand of the Year and Best Circularity Initiative, UK Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards
Having our circularity initiatives singled out for this year's awards was fantastic recognition by this prestigious award.
Finalist for Brand of the Year, Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards
Knowing our impact is reaching as far as the UK is incredibly rewarding. The prestigious Drapers rewards have been recognising brands for 34 years.
Common Objective CO10 Award
The Common Objective Top 10 is a prestigious award celebrating leaders who are at the forefront of sustainable practice. Untouched World is among those chosen, shortlisted from over 1,900 inspirational businesses.
B Corp Certified
As a certified B Corp, we’re super proud to join a community of businesses using business as a force for good for people and planet.
Peri inducted into the Business Hall of Fame
A proud moment, Peri is honoured as the only female of nine Laureates to be inducted into the Business Hall of Fame for her outstanding contribution to the community and the New Zealand economy.
Common Objective Brand Leader Award
In 2019 Untouched World won a 2019 Common Object Brand Leader Award for setting a new standard in best practice within the fashion industry that aims to change sustainable fashion from niche to normal.
Entrepreneurship Award
CEO, Peri Drysdale adds another trophy to the cabinet after being named winner of exceptional services to Entrepreneurship at EY awards.
UNESCO Endorsement
The Untouched World Foundation is recognised on UNESCO website as one of three global exemplars on ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) for youth.
Invited to be a founding member of the Partner Networks of the UNESCO Global Action Programme
Our Sustainability Director, Dr Barry Law travelled to UNESCO, Paris, for the inaugural programme meeting. UNESCO identifies the Untouched World Foundation as one of three global exemplars in Education for Sustainable Development.
President Barack Obama wears Untouched World
Barack Obama is photographed wearing our Estuary Half Zip in the Oval Office, while making his Thanksgiving Day phone calls.
